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What Life Could be Like? – “If Only…”

Imagine, for a moment, what it feels like to have that painful, nagging problem you have.

I don’t care what it is….

… smoking, lack of self-confidence, asking for that raise, public speaking, whatever it is…

Take a moment to imagine how that feels right now.

What are you doing in your mind’s eye? How do you feel when you’re in that situation? What are you telling yourself about what you’re doing and why?

It kind of sucks, right?

Now, I’d like you to imagine what would happen if you simply didn’t have that problem.

What would that actually look like? What might you be telling yourself instead? How would others respond to you?

Feels good, I hope?

Now I want to ask a silly question, but I hope you’ll entertain me for a second:

What if you were able to live a life where you simply FORGOT to do the very thing that bothered you?

Let me rephrase that:

What if the struggle simply didn’t come up in the situations it does now?

So instead of waking up and smoking right away, you forget that it’s even a thing.

Or instead of grabbing that jelly donut, you naturally choose the healthier option without realizing you’re doing it.

What if instead of fighting yourself, the “yourself” you used to be fighting is now working for you to help you make better choices?

No fighting, willpower, or positive affirmations are required.

How would THAT feel?

Impossible, you say?

Not so!

My customized sessions create this future for you. So you won’t just be “acting as if” the problem is gone. The problem will actually and truly have vanished from your life.

And before you click here to book a no-cost discovery session with me now, hear me out:

This program is NOT for the faint of heart or those who relish struggling with their problem.

That’s because change can feel scary, and some would rather sit with their discomfort than feel the abundant possibilities that come with being free of their emotional struggle.

So please, only schedule a call if you actually have the courage to live a life free of your current pain. Here’s how it will go: at our scheduled time we’ll speak for about 15 minutes. If I feel your problem is a good fit and if you qualify for the program, we’ll schedule a date for you to get started.

And before you know it, you’ll look back and realize that this is the moment where it all started to get better for you.

But it can only happen when you set aside your skepticism and take the first step.

Book a no-cost discovery call with me today.

P.S. – There is NO obligation to this call. If we decide your problem isn’t a good fit for the program, then I’ll simply refer you to someone who can help. Easy as can be, right? So book a call today while it’s fresh on your mind.

November 30, 2019
You’ve Already Been Under Hypnosis

You’ve already been hypnotized!

This is a pretty bold statement but true. Have you ever driven to work and forgotten how you got there? Do you know why?

It’s because after having driven to and from work over a long period of time, the practice has become automatic and you’re in a trance-like state. In a sense, you were hypnotized.

The same can be said when you are using your phone. You’re so engrossed with what you’re seeing on the small screen that everything else goes unnoticed. You become unaware of your surroundings and have tuned out everything.

Instances that prove you’re already under hypnosis

Another example is the planning of a big trip.

Suppose it is something that you are looking forward to and you are very involved in the preparations. The anticipation of an exciting getaway can make one so focused that they can already picture themselves at the Eiffel Tower. Or strolling down the Champs Elysee with a loved one on a sunny day.

You are not there yet but the anticipation makes you hyper-focused on the trip that you do not hear your name being called at work. You were under hypnosis.

The same can be said about anxiety. Perhaps you can remember a time where you anticipated a bad outcome. Where your mind created a movie of what COULD happen. Where it was so compelling that your nervous system reacted to it as if it were real.

But it was just imagination. So your internal imagined movie was affecting you more than what was actually happening around you at that moment.

That too is a hypnotic state.

Defining the Hypnotic State

Interestingly enough, the definition of the hypnotic states is described as “characterized by a degree of increased receptivity and responsiveness in which inner experiential perceptions are given as much significance as is generally given only to external reality,” Encyclopedia Britannica.

These states of consciousness (some light, some deep) are examples of the hypnotic state. Our everyday life is full of moments when we are in this state and are common.

What does this mean?

It means that you have already been under hypnosis and guess what? You came out of the state just fine.

You were not harmed and you probably felt pretty good afterward. This is because hypnosis puts individuals into a relaxed state where the subconscious mind can release any mental blocks the individual may have.

We are more receptive and responsive to suggestions that can enhance our lives in this state. Isn’t that great?

Since you have already been in a hypnotic state, such as during your daily drive to work, it should reinforce that hypnosis is not scary. Nor is it a parlor trick meant to amuse spectators as the media has portrayed.

The relaxed state that you have already experienced, can be further enhanced by a hypnotist and under his or her guidance, can help with a number of conditions such as insomnia, concerns such as lack of confidence, and bad habits such as overeating and smoking.

Want to experience professional hypnosis?

If you recognize that you are not as happy as you could be, give the professionals at Freedom Hypnosis NYC a try.

Hypnosis is safe, effective, natural, and powerful. You already know that hypnosis can be an effective tool for getting the life you want.

For more information or questions, please visit freedomhypnosisnyc.com; call (917) 300.1809; or email Craig at craig@freedomhypnosisnyc.com

November 23, 2019
Self Hypnosis

If you are interested in self-hypnosis then you are probably already aware of the benefits of hypnosis. And you feel comfortable with taking this step. You have not succumbed to the media’s comical portrayal of this medically recognized technique.

You understand its power to aid in reforming bad habits, relieving anxiety, improving sleep, aid in weight loss, enhance general well-being, etc. Really the benefits are endless.

Learn Self-Hypnosis

First of all, self-hypnosis can be easily learned. Instead of someone else facilitating your relaxed state, you become your own guide. That is really the only difference between sessions with a hypnotist and hypnotizing yourself.

However, it is key that you are open to the process.

While it is true that some people are more suggestible than others, all that indicates is that they can relax deeply and more easily. They are more open to the power of hypnosis.

Simply put, if you want to teach yourself self-hypnotism, you need to be open and motivated to change. Just like with any new experience, willingness is key and necessary.

The Benefits

Many people already had positive and beneficial experiences with hypnosis. They understand that tapping into the subconscious mind through hypnosis opens up a whole new world for them. A world where conscious obstacles are no longer hindrances and mental roadblocks are cleared.

In turn, self-hypnotism may be an additional skill that can continue to enhance their well-being and possibly change their lives.

Self-hypnotism teaches important skills such as perspective and self-care. After a few sessions with a hypnotist, those skills can be taken home and utilized whenever an individual deems it necessary. Perhaps when a setback is experienced or as a tool to maintain a positive state. With self-hypnosis and hypnosis in general, the individual always has the power.

For individuals with certain conditions such as anxiety or depression, self-hypnosis may be an alternative to costly medication or traditional talk therapy that may not have worked in the past.

Unfortunately, for many, financial constraints always need to be considered and weighed against personal well-being but with self-hypnosis, staying within budget is absolutely possible.

How Freedom Hypnosis can Help

Learning self-hypnosis takes time but it is still a safe and natural way to transform your life. Craig Mackay, a certified hypnotist at Freedom Hypnosis, can teach you and can make the experience a very informative and worthwhile one. Through a series of sessions, he will guide you through the best techniques that specifically help you.

Based in the Long Island City area of Queens, Freedom Hypnosis serves New York City and the surrounding area. For more information or questions, please visit freedomhypnosisnyc.com; call (917) 300.1809; or email Craig at craig@freedomhypnosisnyc.com. A chance at a better life and a true sense of well-being is only a mouse click or call away.

August 4, 2019
Introducing the Best Hypnotist in NYC

When you hear that someone is a hypnotist, what comes to mind? Is it someone on a stage being overly dramatic, putting audience members in trance-like states and making them quack like a duck or bark like a dog? Maybe it is someone who makes people think they are walking on tightrope.

While hypnosis can be used for entertainment, it can be extremely powerful in changing someone’s life.

Common Misconceptions

Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis can be therapeutic rather than entertaining. It taps into the power of your subconscious and identifies the root of the obstacles that are blocking your progress. It is not just a way to make people perform silly stunts for amusement.

The best hypnotists can put you into a comfortable, relaxed state, leaving you more open to suggestion therapy. Hypnosis does not involve loss of consciousness or control – in fact it can heighten awareness and help people take back control in their lives.

The Best Hypnotist

Craig Mackay is a certified hypnotist, life coach, and member of the National Guild of Hypnotists. He is also the founder of Freedom Hypnosis, based in the Long Island City, Queens area of NYC.

With hypnosis as his passion, he started Freedom Hypnosis as a way to help his clients reach their highest potential in the personal and professional areas of their lives. Craig is committed to helping his clients reach their goals and take control of bad, detrimental, and toxic habits.

There are many reasons to try hypnosis. It can aid in obtaining restful sleep and confidence; stop bad habits such as smoking and nail biting; relieve anxiety and fears; even help with releasing painful memories.

Hypnosis is a safe, natural, and powerful way to change a person’s life path. Under Craig’s instruction, clients are put into a peaceful hypnotic state where the subconscious mind can access the conscious mind’s mental blocks that sometimes can hinder progress.

Hypnosis is Painless

Craig guides his clients into a natural hypnotic state, making them better able to concentrate and respond to suggestions. Achieving this hypnotic state is important because the subconscious mind is where memories and experiences are stored. Accessing them is very helpful to overcome any obstacles in the conscious mind.

Hypnosis is still an interactive and cooperative experience. At no point is the client out of control. That is important to understand because many people still think that the only way for hypnosis to be successful, they need to relinquish control of themselves. If anything, you are more in control because, in the hypnotic state, you are no longer burdened by the trappings of the conscious world.

Why Not Try It Out?

There is no time like the present to start living the life you want and Craig from Freedom Hypnosis can help you do just that! Freedom Hypnosis cares about their client’s well-being and is intent on helping them achieve their goals. If you have questions or require additional information, please call Craig at (917) 300.1809 for a free telephone consultation; visit freedomhypnosisnyc.com; or email Craig at craig@freedomhypnosisnyc.com.

Online Hypnosis Sessions

Due to the pandemic, Freedom Hypnosis NYC conducts its sessions online via Zoom. They no longer offer hypnotherapy sessions only in NYC but can cover other areas within the Eastern and Central Timezones.

Simply book a free strategy session here to know if hypnosis is right for you.

Click here to book your free strategy session today

July 10, 2019
Celebrities Who Used Hypnosis To Improve Their Lives

Hypnotherapy has been used across the world for hundreds of years, for lots of different reasons. And celebrities making use of it is nothing new either. It’s rumored that Mozart claimed that he wrote one of his most famous works – “Cosi fan tutte” while under hypnosis.

For a while, after the turn of the twentieth century, thanks in part to Vegas-style entertainment – hypnotherapy has not been taken very seriously. It’s a shame because it’s a very effective therapeutic way to overcome all kinds of things.

The good news is that things are now changing and people are taking things like hypnotherapy seriously again. And that includes a number of very well-known celebrities who have even been willing to share their positive experiences with the world. Wondering who these people are? Here’s a rundown of just some of the A-Listers who have made use of hypnotherapy in recent years.

Ewan McGregor

Scottish actor Ewan McGregor – of Star Wars and Trainspotting fame – says that he began smoking heavily as a teenager and the habit followed him for years, despite his desire to quit. Finally, in 2006 he turned to hypnotherapy to help him stop smoking, and after a process that he described to journalists as ‘effortless’, he has not smoked in almost a decade, since 2006 in fact. Performance Anxiety also plagued him as an actor and to combat anxiety, he turned to hypnosis.

Adele

Renowned as one of the most talented singers of her generation, Adele was also a heavy smoker since her early teenage years. A combination of her desire to preserve her incredible voice and to get healthier before becoming pregnant led her to try hypnotherapy to quit smoking. And for her, it has been very successful. Recently, she’s also said to have used hypnotherapy to lose those extra pounds.

Spice Girls

The Spice Girls were the face of female empowerment in the Nineties and to the outside world the epitome of confidence. And yet Scary Spice – aka Mel B – has made use of hypnotherapy to help her overcome a childhood stage fright habit and to help her lose weight. Ginger Spice – Geri Halliwell – is a huge proponent of these treatments to help her both lose weight and gain confidence as a solo artist after the Spice Girls disbanded.

These are just a few celebrity ‘fans’ of hypnotherapy. Others include Tiger Woods, Andre Agassi, Kevin Bacon, and even Ellen Degeneres, who actually began her hypnotherapy treatment to quit smoking right on her show. But you don’t have to be a celebrity to benefit from hypnotherapy.

Hypnotherapy is not an exorbitantly expensive treatment that only the wealthy can afford. It’s an accessible, affordable, and effective way to help anyone willing to try it overcome all kinds of difficulties, fears, and health problems including quitting smoking, losing weight, overcoming fears, and much more.

July 4, 2019
The Ancient and Odd Roots of Modern Hypnotherapy

The idea of making use of the services of professionals offering hypnotherapy in New York is no longer as ‘unusual’ as it might have been considered just a few decades ago. The fact is that hypnotherapy is now finally considered by the mainstream as a valid and effective tool for aiding people in dozens of different ways, everything from weight loss and smoking cessation to anxiety and insomnia relief. But the roots of hypnosis go back a lot further than you might realize.

Long before hypnotherapy NYC treatment ever existed, in fact long before New York ever existed, various forms of hypnotherapy were practiced all over the world. With each variant adding something to what would become the modern practices of hypnotherapy that hypnotherapy New York offers today.

And some of it involved chickens…

Hypnotherapy in Ancient Times

Like so many ‘alternative treatments’ the origins of modern hypnotherapy can be traced back to ancient times. The Ancient Greeks and the Ancient Egyptians were big fans. In fact, the word “hypnosis” is derived from the Greek word hypnos, which means “sleep” (even though one IS NOT asleep during a hypnotherapy New York session).

Both the Egyptians and the Greeks weaved the practice of hypnosis into both their medical and religious practices. Making use of hypnosis in a startlingly similar way to today; using it to help people overcome their vices, their fears, and their stresses. And they weren’t alone. Various writings confirm that the Chinese and the Hindu Vedas were making use of hypnosis-like techniques as far back as 3,000 BC.

Hypnosis in Medieval Times: All About the Chickens

In Europe, hypnosis took an odd turn in the Medieval era. It became a popular way for farmers to get more from their hens. How? Various farmers across Britain and Europe claimed that they had learned that by ‘hypnotizing’ their laying fowl they could not only calm them in order to help them lay better but to avoid ‘bad behaviors’ like sitting on other hens’ eggs and aggressive pecking.

The First Modern Hypnotist?

It was from these practices that the man often considered the ‘father’ of what would become modern hypnosis, Austrian physician Franz Mesmer, began to develop his theories and techniques. He was the first person to propose a rational basis for the effects of hypnosis and the first to begin developing consistent methods of using it. He’s also the man we have to blame for the cliched Hollywood image of a hypnotist; a strange person dressed up in a cloak working with ethereal music and odd hand gestures because that is exactly what he did (he was apparently very dramatic, but it was the 17th century after all…)

It would be almost two hundred years after Mesmer – who practiced in the 1740s-1790s – before hypnosis was seen as anything but a ‘fraud’ by the mainstream medical community. It is thanks to others – including surgeons John Elliotson and James Esdaille and researcher James Braid in the 19th century and Sigmund Freud in the early part of the twentieth – that modern hypnotherapy exists as it does now. But it’s still worth giving a nod to the Ancients, the chickens, and the odd man in the cloak as well.

June 2, 2019