I have found that most people want to make some sort of change in their life. These changes may be on a physical, mental, or spiritual level. I also believe that we even how to make the desired changes; however, we are sometimes limited by our own old thinking patterns which hold us back from making desirable and practical changes in our lives. Sometimes I ask my clients: Are there things in your life which you know you should be doing to make those improvements you desire, but are not able or can't do them at this time? Most people answer yes to the above question. This is where the powerful effects of hypnosis can become helpful to clients who wish to make changes, but can't bring themselves to make changes consciously. They try to make changes, or force changes to be made, but find that will-power can only take them a short distance toward their goals. Hypnosis can be very powerful and effective in aligning your conscious and your subconscious minds. Hypnosis works by activating all the different regions of your mind and gets them working together striving towards a common goal. Hypnosis activates your mind power so that you will want to do the things you know you should be doing, to help you achieve your positive goals and dreams. Sometimes an individual may be resistant to change, even if one is not consciously aware the resistance. Let us discuss this a bit further. Will-power is the force of the conscious mind and works by forcing the mind to change a habit. Using will-power alone to stop smoking often results in very short term gains and solutions. For any change to be long lasting we must work on the root of the problem, or the seat of the motivation. The unconscious mind holds the secrets to long lasting change. Hypnosis works by facilitating access to the subconscious mind through relaxation, guided imagery, and positive suggestions. Hypnosis through guided imagery is simply the picturing of specific visualizations as directed by your Hypnotist. In your mind you create the person you wish to become, and your body will follow suit. During a hypnosis session, you are always free to accept or reject any imagery or suggestion you choose. The imagery used might be of a beautiful beach, an enchanting English garden, or some other relaxing and peaceful setting. Your Hypnotist will work with you to help choose the right guided imagery to meet your specific needs. more... See more text