‎”As we increasingly master our perceptions, beliefs, and thought/feeling patterns, we magnetically attract that which we most desire.”
~Luanne Oakes~

The mind is a powerful tool we can use to transform our lives.  With specific and purposeful use of the mind we can improve performance, relieve pain, speed healing, lose weight, stop smoking, achieve confidence, eliminate fears, stress and phobias, quit destructive habits and attract what we want in our lives. 

There’s been a movement underfoot for awhile now, called the “Law of Attraction”.  It became popular with the 2006 movie, “The Secret” along with the promise to help you create anything you want in life.

What is it, and can I use it to attract what I want? According to Wikipedia, the law of attraction “refers to the idea that thoughts influence chance.” In other words the premise is that conscious and unconscious thoughts shape what happens in our life, not just motivation and action.

According to this theory we send out vibrations that represent our beliefs, thoughts and emotions.  The law of attraction matches those vibrations (whether positive or negative) and brings us more of the same.  So, based on this theory, to attract what you want you must become deliberate about what vibes you are sending out into the universe.

Many believe that to attract what you want, you merely have to send out the right vibrations and your desires will manifest.  Personally I don’t believe that sending out vibes alone will achieve my goals. However, I do know that our thoughts ultimately create the beliefs, feelings, actions and inactions in our lives. Our state of mind is the key in attracting what we want and achieving our goals.  When combined with sound action steps, we can substantially increase our odds at attract what we desire.

What we focus on affects our performance. We know that in sports like golf, baseball, football and others once we learn the skills to play; we become truly success when we gain mastery of our thoughts.  Thoughts that are filled with anxiety about missing the mark or imagining failure will most often lead to failure.  

This is true in all endeavors.  When we imagine and see ourselves succeeding at whatever goal we set it affects our performance by preparing our mind for how it’s going to be and we expect success. In sports for example, there are many documented studies comparing mental practice and actual physical practice. In many cases mentally practicing and rehearsing the game was equal to or better than physical practice.

If we think we’ve failed even though there maybe evidence to the contrary that is our experience.  On the other hand, if we walk through life imaging success, even if others don’t completely agree, we walk through life feeling successful.  When we feel successful, we take more risks increasing our opportunities for even more success.  Not only that, it feels good to think successful and positive thoughts about our lives.  How do you want to feel?

There are many ways we can use these ideas to create the success we desire.  One way is by participating in a guided meditation/visualization during which you will actively and creatively visualize successfully achieving our goal. You will prepare you mind for what will be by mentally rehearsing what you want to attract. You can also do this alone by visualizing, in as much detail as possible, what you want to attract in your life.

Learning to use our powerful minds in visualizing what we want to attract while taking action in the direction of our goals will support us in achieving the success we desire. What do you want to attract in your life today?

Join us this Monday and participate in a guided meditation designed specifically to support you in attracting what you want in your life.  Experience the power of your mind.

When:     Monday, August 23, 2010 

Where:    Highline Athletic Club

                     125 S 156th St
                     Burien, WA 98148-1220

Regster: Call (206) 246-9000

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Believing in yourself is an endless destination.  Believing you have failed is the end of the journey.  Author unknown

Recently a client came in to my office in total despair.  She said she had participated in every diet that was ever created, hired personal trainers, joined local weight loss groups and nothing had worked for her.  She desperately wanted to lose weight permanently. Sure, she had lost lots of weight over the years, she said, but she gained it all back and then some.  She was sick and tired of feeling like a failure, and had little hope she could conquer this big problem in her life.  She’d heard that hypnotherapy worked and wanted to try it.

After learning specifically what she wanted to achieve we discussed her behavior, and how she sabotaged her efforts. I asked her what would make the biggest difference in her success with weight loss.  She said, “If I could control my eating that would be half the battle.”

She was able to pinpoint exactly what happens during the minute she chooses the self-sabotaging behavior. I used a very effective Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) process with her called the New Behavior Generator. Here’s how it works.

New Behavior Generator – think of a challenging situation you want to change, then create a picture of what you are doing that is not working – step inside it and dim down the color, take color out, take feelings, thoughts, sounds tastes and smells out so the picture is dull and has no energy, then take the corners of the picture and shrink it way down so that it is very tiny…

Next, create a picture of yourself doing exactly what you want to be doing in that situation and then step into it.  Notice what you are doing, how are you feeling, what you see, hear, tell yourself, taste and smell… now turn the dials up on that picture making it more intense, colorful, vibrant and alive…. See, hear and feel yourself in this picture looking out your own eyes… feeling very confident and knowing you are behaving exactly the way you want to in this challenging situation. 

My client has had much success with this process.  Using it during challenging times has helped her eliminate self-sabotaging behavior. You too, can now have full confidence in reacting just like this any time you want in every challenging situation.

Limiting beliefs hold us back.  They keep us from living authentic and empowered lives.  They keep us from joy, happiness, personal success and empowerment.  They keep us laying low and playing small when we know and want to do much better.

When working with any limiting belief, we help you get from your current state to your desired state.  First we help you identify your desired state?  What would you like to believe instead?  We ask, how would your life be different with this new belief, and other questions aimed at helping you draw out and give life to exactly what you want.  Similar to knowing where you want to go on vacation, if you have a clear destination or desired state, you’ll be able to get there.

For example, we help people afraid of pubic speaking to identify exactly how they want to to “be, feel, think, act, etc” while speaking,  Then we show them how to link the desired state with inner resources they already have.  Immediately they are able to transform this fear into confidence and perform the way they want to.  You can do this too!

Identify a situation that you don’t feel good about including the feelings you have and want to change. For example maybe you feel irritated with your boss, partner or colleague.  Next identify how you want to feel instead.  Maybe you want to feel compassionate, calm and tolerant.  Then, think back to a time when you felt these positive feelings.  Allow yourself to anchor, and fully feel these desired feelings while taking them into the current situation.  Believing you can and do have other options in the way you think, feel and navigate in the world can be very empowering.

Where are you with that Picture you imagined…?  Have you achieved your TimeLine Goal yet? Are you doing all you can to achieve your weight loss goals?

Get back on Track and Stay on Track with all the hard work you did in the Hypno~Coaching for Weight Loss Course with our TUNEUP Sessions. 

You asked for them, now you can join us and ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS quickly and easily, with lasting results. 

There’s still room so call or email your reservation TODAY.

What:  Hypnosis for Weight Loss TuneUp Sessions – Includes a powerful centering and hypnosis session.  Bring mat, pen & paper.

When: Wednesdays, June 30, July 28th and August 25th from 6-7:30 pm

Where: Burien Community Center 425 Southwest 144th Street, Burien.

Cost:  1st session is just $40.00! Remaining 2 sessions are $50 or, save $20.00 and buy all 3 for $120.00. 

Note: This is not being offered through the Parks & Rec., I am renting space there for our groups.

Reserve your spot!

Register NOW by calling (206) 459-2898 or Email patricia@integritylifecoach.com

Make a commitment to yourself now – don’t keep putting it off… support yourself in achieving your goals!

Note: If you have a friend who has not attended the Hypno~Coaching for Weight Loss course and wants to come with you to the TuneUps, let me know and we can work something out.

Have you had it with diets that only work for a little while? Have you tried everything and nothing seems to work? Losing weight can be one of the most challenging experiences in your life… if you let it.

Now, not only will you remove the barriers that hold you back, you will also learn to reprogram your mind and create the success you have longed for.

Using innovative and proven methods from Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Life Coaching and Personal Fitness Training, you will discover that weight loss can be far easier than you ever imagined. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat or blanket and pillow and pen and paper.

What: 6 Hour Weight Loss Course
When/Where/Cost:
Only $79.00! This course will change your life forever!

Burien Parks & Recreation Center: Register now (206)988-3700
Course consists of three classes

Choose your session:

COURSE COST GOES UP IN JULY!

 May 10, 17 & 24 6:00– 8:0PM

1.  June 7, 14 & 21 6-8 PM
2. July 7, 14 & 21 6-8 PM
3. August 4, 11 & 18 6-8 PM
4. September 1, 8 & 15 6-8 PM
5. October 6, 13 & 20 6-8 PM
6. November 3, 10 & 17 6-8 PM

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Instructor: Patricia Eslava Vessey is the founder of Integrity Coaching & Training Systems, a multifaceted company with expertise in coaching, training, leadership, Neuro-linguistic Programming, and hypnotherapy. With over 30 years in social work, 30 years as a fitness trainer and over 6 years as a sought after speaker, trainer, certified international coach, Patricia inspires, motivates and supports people in making heartfelt, meaningful and lasting changes. www.integritylifecoach.com

Participant comments:
“I want you to know how good this feels and how confident I am”. “I have lost weight already” “Thanks Patricia, I appreciate the time with you as my coach for the past two months. The area that I was able to move forward in, with your support, has been around my health and fitness. I’ve lost 15 pounds so far, and my recovery from knee surgery is ahead of schedule. You helped me stay focused, clarify my intentions, create accountability and stretch my view of the possibility.” Thanks for all of this!” Bruce, Transportation Manager.

Workshop feedback:

“My life has completely changed for the better!”Since the very first hypnosis session, I have been making healthy food choices, exercising 3-5 times/week, drinking a minimum of 8 cups of water 1 day. All this with little effort on my part. I find myself wanting to live this new way! Thank you so much! You have really changed my life!” C.Jackson

“I was really pleased with the results, especially the 1st 5 pound loss and the complete change in Sweet cravings. It is working. I have found that even in 103 degree weather I wanted to be at class, rather than anywhere else. As a result of this course, I found that I can do it! ” G. Hedgpeth

“Good class, made me realize I have work to do on myself – gave me good insight on relationships” DM

Excellent presentation! I can’t wait to implement ideas.” H. Hopelink

It was very informative and motivating and pointed me in the right direction A.Barchman

Wonderful, gave me tools to reflect BJ

Thank you. You are a great presenter! LJR, CPA

Call (206) 459-2898 and we are happy to answer your questions!

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New classes beginning soon through Burien Parks & Recrecreation that will help you lose weight and change your life. 

Hypno ~ Coaching For Weight Loss

Have you had it with diets that only work for a little while? Have you tried everything and nothing seems to work? Losing weight can be one of the most challenging experiences in your life… if you let it.

 Now, not only will you remove the barriers that hold you back, you will also learn to reprogram your mind and create the success you have longed for.

 Using innovative and proven methods from Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Life Coaching and Personal Fitness Training, you will discover that weight loss can be far easier than you ever imagined. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat or blanket and pillow and pen and paper.

What:  6 Hour Weight Loss Course

 When/Where/Cost:

Only $79.00! This course will change your life forever!

 Burien Parks & Recreation Center: Register now(206)988-3700

3 Wednesdays March 3, 10 & 17 6:00PM – 8:0PM

                    Featured in the B-Town Blog

“My life has completely changed for the better!”Since the very first hypnosis session, I have been making healthy food choices, exercising 3-5 times/week, drinking a minimum of 8 cups of water 1 day. All this with little effort on my part. I find myself wanting to live this new way! Thank you so much! You have really changed my life!” C.Jackson

 “I was really pleased with the results, especially the 1^st 5 pound loss and the complete change in Sweet cravings.   It is working.  I have found that even in 103 degree weather I wanted to be at class, ratherthan anywhere else.  As a result of this course, I found that I can do it! ” G. Hedgpeth

“Thanks Patricia, I appreciate the time with you as my coach for the past two months.  The area that I was able to move forward in, with your support, has been around my health and fitness.  I’ve lost 15 pounds so far, and my recovery from knee surgery is ahead of schedule.  You helped me stay focused, clarify my intentions, create accountability and stretch my view of the possibility.”  Thanks for all of this!” Bruce, Transportation Manager

Instructor: Patricia Eslava Vessey is the founder of Integrity Coaching & Training Systems, a multifaceted company with expertise in coaching, training, leadership, Neuro-linguistic Programming and hypnotherapy. With over 30 years in social work, 29 years as a fitness trainer and over 6 years as a sought after speaker, trainer and International credentialed coach, Patricia helps you transform limiting beliefs and behaviors into the empowered and successful life you desire. www.integritylifecoach.com (206)459-2898

Sign up today through the Burien Parks Department or give me a call or email.

“One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.” – Dale Carnegie

This quote by the amazing Dale Carnegie is a powerful reminder of the need to complete our “dreaming” or goal setting by creating an NLP ANCHOR and then stepping onto our success path.

An anchor sets up a response pattern so that you can feel the way you want to, whenever you want. Use a sensory stimulus as the anchor to attach to the state you want, and then repeat that stimulus to recreate the state.

There are many examples of this powerful process, already in your memory bank.  Have you ever noticed that when you hear an old song or smell something familiar that specific memories of sounds, tastes, smells or feelings are triggered?  That’s because you consciously or unconsciously created an anchor for this experience.

And you can use this anchoring on purpose, to change your behavior and achieve your goals, such as loosing weight, stopping smoking, overcoming the fear of public speaking, successfully interviewing for a job, improving performance and much, much more.  It can be as easy as turning on a light switch…

Here are the basic steps for creating an anchor.

1. Decide what state you want to anchor. (i.e. confidence)
2. Recall a past vivid experience for the state you are anchoring.
3. Apply a specific trigger as the state is reaching its peak (i.e. press your thumb and index finger together, or think of a symbol)
4. Break the state – think about something else, then
5. Test and Repeat the anchor until you achieve the experience you want

So, think about your dream or goal.  What specifically do you want to accomplish? How will it look, feel, sound taste and smell when you achieve it?

Allow your senses to really come alive as you experience achieving your goal in each of your senses.  Allow that “experience” to grow and grow until it could burst in its intensity. Then apply your trigger.

Working with a clinical hypnotherapist and NLP practioner will allow you to take full advantage of these and even more powerful tools for your personal development and success.

Repeating these steps again and again will bring life to your goals and from that life comes the next step… suiting up and heading out to achieve your success…

I hope you found this helpful.  For more activities like this, and a “fresh perspective“ for your life sign up for my newsletter here.

Wishing you Many blessings this year and always, Patricia

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Your comments & feedback are always welcome and encouraged. For an appointment call 206-459-2898 or e-mail me at: patricia@integritylifecoach.comHome page http://www.integritylifecoach.comCopyright© 2010 Patricia Eslava Vessey… All Rights Reserved