Nicholas Pollak
Painlessly Defeating Constant Pain Before Surgery
Have you noticed how, when you suffer from chronic and debilitating pain, your life changes? Remember all you used to do before the pain? Have you noticed how your mood has changed?
Bursting Through the Nervousness Barrier
I received an urgent phone call recently from a new client. He was giving a speech at a seminar in two days and he was nervous.
Even When Biking, There Are Two Types of Riders
My wife, a professional photographer and journalist, was asked to cover a biking event, which was held by the Centers for Disease Control and the EPA to show the advantages and the health benefits of biking in Los Angeles. The event was fun for the 40 people who showed up.
Path to Success May Look Like a Zig-Zag but It Is...
My wife went on her regular morning walk to the dog park this morning. While her dog was playing, she found a cell phone. Since no one was in the park, she called the number marked “mom” and left a message.
The Pitfalls of Stage Hypnotism
I recently attended a seminar for stage hypnotists. Normally, I would not have a strong interest. Stage shows often may do more to harm to our profession.
Hypnotherapy: No Need to be Afraid or Wary
It is not always easy to write an article. In fact, the more I write, the more difficult it becomes to continue to write about all the amazing things hypnotherapy is able to help people with, without being repetitive.
Resistance to Change — and How it Can Hobble Us
I snapped at my wife today. This surprised both of us. I rarely do that. When I tried to figure out why, it became clear I was experiencing the frustration we may feel with technology and the need to change from an old to a new way, such as changing from Windows to Mac.
How Pressures Can Torture a College Freshman
I received a call recently from an osteopath asking if I had time available to see his daughter who was returning to college in a week. She was suffering panic and anxiety.
Let Me Tell You What You Are Missing
Have you ever been hypnotized? Hypnosis is a state like no other, and you don’t know what you are missing.
How to Create Major Change in Our Lives
Now that the holidays have come and gone, it is time to get back to life as it normally is.
