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What defines self-confidence? Can hypnotherapy help boost confidence?
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You probably know what lack of confidence feels like. You know how it restricts your life and stops you from achieving your potential.....And I'm sure you're familiar with the thought "If only I could.." "If only I could do such and such I would be happy. If only I had the confidence to do what it takes to .... If only...If only..."
We've all had these thoughts.
The truth is that most of us are looking for ways to give us the self-confidence we need if we are to achieve success in any area of our lives. Low self-esteem (self-worth) and lack of confidence are things that almost everyone has struggled with at some time or another. In fact, it's estimated that an astounding 9 out of 10 people have issues with low self-esteem or lack self-confidence... And you probably thought that you were the only one! That somehow everyone else was more confident than you. People are very good at putting on an act. In reality you probably have as much self-confidence, perhaps more, than most of the people around you. But, of course, it still would be good to have even more than you currently do.
Your level of self-esteem (self-worth) defines your general belief in your worth as a person. Your self-confidence indicates your level of trust in your capacity to achieve. Anyone with a positive state of mind usually has high self-esteem and is therefore naturally self-confident.
Having self-confidence doesn't mean that you'll be able to do everything, of course, but it's no secret that self-confidence is essential to achieving success in any area of your life.
Confident people set goals that are realistic for them. Confidence is something that high fliers possess. It's what enables them to take calculated risks and accomplish more than other people. Common traits of self-confident people include optimism, enthusiasm, independence and the capacity to not be too bothered about what other people think of them.
When we suffer from low self-confidence, we're afraid to take calculated risks. We put off doing things altogether because we fear failure. Or we lack motivation and approach things half-heartedly, expecting to fail. So, lack of confidence is a vicious circle. The less self-confidence we have the more difficult it is for us to succeed. A low success rate, in turn, lowers our self confidence. Sounds all too familiar, doesn't it?
Lacking self confidence can be difficult. But it doesn't have to be that way. Hypnotherapy, which is sometimes known as clinical hypnosis, is one of the ways that can help you boost your self confidence.
"Having tried lots of therapies without success, I contacted Shonagh. After just two sessions with her, my self-confidence improved to the extent that I was able to overcome my most crippling phobia, that of picking up the phone and calling people without going through anxieties beforehand. It has made such a difference to my quality of life and I cannot recommend her sessions highly enough."
Mary B
Hypnosis and hypnotherapy are proven ways of helping people overcome lack of self confidence.Why not contact me to find out how I may be able to help you boost your self confidence?
You can give me a call on 01808 521386.
.....And remember that I offer a free initial consultation and a guarantee.
Shonagh Paterson (registered hypnotherapist), Stroma, Farr, Inverness, Highland IV2 6XG (only 4 miles from Inverness)
Specialising in stress management, smoking cessation, confidence boosting and the rapid and effective treatment of fears, anxiety, phobias and panic attacks.
If you stay in the Inverness area and would like to find out more about hypnotherapy (clinical hypnosis) please give me a call.
Hypnotherapy may be the answer to your lack of self confidence.
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