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Nicholas Pollak

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Beating an Addiction – by a Mile

I received a call recently from a client who is a heroin addict and wants to stay clean and sober. Even though he had been clean for almost a year, he wanted to use again.

Afraid of Public Speaking? You Hardly Are Alone

A new client recently told me he has a fear of public speaking.

Two Kinds of People – Which One Are You?

First of two parts

My wife and I went out on New Year’s Day to a favorite restaurant of ours. When we found it extremely busy, we decided to sit at the bar. Two spaces were available but a couple separated them.

Thinking with the East While Living in the West

A new client called about dealing with his anger. He had moved here from the East Coast to operate a newly opened finance company that has strong connections to New York.

A Good Attitude Can Carry You Beyond Your Dreams

It is a terrible thing when you have to let go someone you have known for 14 years go. My gardener. Why? He doesn’t show up for his regularly scheduled day to do our garden. Worse, he doesn’t even call.

The Lady Who Said ‘No’ and Lost

A new client contacted me recently because she wanted to quit smoking. She had seen my website. Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do.

Hypnosis, Helpful and Nothing to Be Afraid of

My brother-in-law and his wife recently came from the East Coast to visit my wife and me.

If an Addict Follows These Steps, He Will Succeed

A new client contacted me awhile ago with an addiction and weight issue. At 120 pounds overweight, she attributed her excess to her love sugar. She could not stop eating it.

Adversity Can Make Life More Interesting

If some days are hard and some easy, which is your favorite? Of course you would pick the easy ones.