5 Easy Ways You Can Turn Self-Doubt Into Success

5 Easy Ways You Can Turn Self-Doubt Into Success – Joshua Rey Hypnotherapy Break Free from the Web of Self-Doubt Originally published in Entrepreneur magazine on September 3, 2021 There it is again. That feeling. You are about to make a decision and take hold of your opportunities. Then, like a spider in a horror film, it slowly creeps in and takes over your mind, making you second guess yourself and create excuses. It’s controlling. It’s debilitating. It’s self-doubt. Self-doubt is an unpleasant emotion that leaves you spiraling into a web of indecision. Eventually, it can lead to bigger problems like anxiety and depression. But you don’t have to let that happen. You can control your self-talk and make confident decisions. You can think highly of yourself without comparing yourself to others. What causes self-doubt? Before we uncover the causes of self-doubt, it’s important to know that there are situations when self-doubt is healthy. We can use self-doubt to challenge ourselves or question if something is right for us. It can also be a way of relating better to others, especially if we tend to be overly self-confident. On the other hand, chronic self-doubt is a sneaky spider. It creeps in when you’re not paying attention and weaves a web of lies and half-truths that get in the way of your success. It eventually creates a lack of faith in yourself and in making confident decisions, making the future feel unknown and scary. According to Alan Watts, the late British philosopher, we experience self-doubt in the process of making a decision. We end up worrying about the variables beyond our control. We may take things too personally or judge ourselves through the eyes of others, forcing us to disregard our own good qualities completely. As a result, we spiral into the belief that we don’t have the talent or the right skills or we are unworthy of a position or person. Minor failures are grouped with what we think are major failures (or what we deem as failures in the eyes of others), and they become further proof that we are unworthy. The spider continues to weave its web. You say things like I’m not good enough, I’m not smart enough, I can’t do this. Until you reach the point of saying I will never be able to … With this mindset, you won’t. But committing yourself to this self-fulfilling prophecy isn’t necessary. Instead, fill yourself with I can, I am, and I will. Vincent van Gogh said, “If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.” The opposite of self-doubt is clarity. And the more you practice, the better trained your mind becomes. Here are five ways to conquer self-doubt. 1. Notice your chatter Notice the negative talk and inner doubts that your mind creates. When it starts to chatter, and before it spins out of control, tell it to stop. Literally. In your mind (or out loud if you’re alone) say, “Stop. No. Not today” or “Thank you for sharing.” Take note of the thoughts and phrases that doubt your abilities. Watch them disappear in your mind’s eye. You can also adopt the bracelet technique and switch wrists every time you recognize a negative thought. There is no consequence: only the awareness of negative thinking. By doing this, you are disrupting the pattern, stopping the flow of negative thought and retraining your mind. 2. Write down your thoughts, including the scary stuff One of the simpler practices that can help you become more confident is making a list of all the things that scare you. Fears depend upon the vague idea of what might happen. When you get really specific with exactly what you’re afraid of, it robs them of their power. This is especially good for people who don’t often express emotions. The writing process helps clear your mind and sort your emotions; you begin to notice which ones are tangible and in your control and which ones are out of your control. Doing this allows you to see how exaggerated your thinking becomes if you don’t rein in your thoughts. 3. Mirror, mirror affirmations You are your own worst enemy, as the saying goes. Don’t fall into this trap. Instead, stand in front of a mirror, look yourself in the eyes and repeat your favorite affirmation. Do this daily. For the rest of your life. It’s okay to laugh at yourself at first. Loosen up, take some deep, slow breaths and talk to your reflection. When you’re finished, continue breathing deeply and only allow positive thoughts to take up space in your mind for another couple of minutes. Confident people look at others directly in the eyes. Showing yourself that you are self-confident is a sign that you believe and trust in yourself. 4. Step away from social media Since we tend to compare ourselves to others on social media, choose to go social-free on certain days of the week. Look at it as though you’re replenishing your self-confidence battery. If part of your work involves social media, keep your focus on work only instead of trailing off to your personal accounts. Apps are too easy to access, so follow the pro-confidence path and delete them from your phone. There are plenty of negative stories and beautiful (albeit, fake) lives on social media. Ask yourself if the exposure to it is worth losing self-esteem over. Is it adding or detracting from your positive thought process? If it’s detracting, ditch it. 5. Keep a success journal Recall a time when you were successful. Think about how it made you feel. Write it down. Don’t worry about grammar or spelling; just write freely. Be as descriptive as you can to recall your feelings: what you were wearing, who was in the room, what time of year it was. When you revivify the feelings of success, you’ll bring more of those feelings your way. But

Business RadioX – Joshua Peters With X-Factor Hypnosis

Business RadioX – Joshua Peters With X-Factor Hypnosis – Joshua Rey Hypnotherapy Joshua Peters, CEO of X-Factor Hypnosis, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9CIKkMyiMc Joshua Peters, CEO of X-Factor Hypnosis, is a high-performance and hypnotic coaching expert. He helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and other leaders eliminate self-sabotaging habits or beliefs and replace them with positive patterns of success. Joshua started practicing hypnosis at the age of 13. After working most of his life in the corporate world, he formally trained in NLP and Hypnosis and began coaching. As a certified professional hypnotist, having helped hundreds of clients, Joshua dedicates himself to the science of quickly and easily rewiring negative patterns of thought or behavior. This doesn’t just supercharge your business. These changes reflect across all areas of your life, bringing greater fulfillment in personal relationships, confidence, and health. While Joshua loves making an impact and changing lives, he finds the most joy in spending time with his wife and family. What You’ll Learn In This Episode  The neuroscience behind changing your mindset The importance of growth mindset how to hijack unconscious trance Taking 100% responsibility for every aspect of your life is vital for success The difference between traditional coaching and hypnotic coaching Business RadioX – Joshua Peters With X-Factor Hypnosis 

Work Smart Hypnosis Podcast Session 370 Joshua Peters on X Factor Hypnosis

Work Smart Hypnosis Podcast Session 370 Joshua Peters on X Factor Hypnosis How Joshua Turned Hypnosis into a Thriving Practice Today, Joshua shares how he discovered hypnosis while attending middle school through a book he found in his school’s library and how that book planted the seed for his future career. He describes his experiences of being mentored by the great side show performer, Harley Newman, and how he realized that by practicing side show acts, he learned to overcome his own fears and hidden challenges. He details the pivotal moment when he decided to become a professional hypnotherapist and the method he used early on to charge his clients for their hypnosis sessions. We discuss how Joshua leveraged the power of attending networking events to grow his business and the benefits of participating in business networking groups. Joshua also shares the ‘go-to tools’ and strategies he leverages from his hypnotic tool kit, how he handles challenging clients, and what he’s most excited about for the future of his hypnosis business. Jack Canfield has an invaluable list of positive feeling words for affirmations.

The Importance of Positive Affirmations

“I am the architect of my life. I build its foundation and choose its contents.” The power of positive thinking changes everything: your habits, relationships, perceptions, and so much more. You create your world with your thoughts, and if you want a happy, proactive life, you’ll need a positive mindset. One way of doing this is through affirmations or, repeated, positive self-talk. Like meditation and mindfulness, research shows how affirmations change the brain and enhance a positive outlook on life. And really, all you’re doing is saying kind things to yourself – repeating short phrases until you fully embrace the message. In doing this, you train your brain to realize that you are capable, you are intelligent, you are beautiful, and you are worth it. Because you are. So, read on to find out how affirmations work, how to create them, and how to utilize them to your best benefit. “my body is healthy, my mind is brilliant, my soul is tranquil” How affirmations work Affirmations have powerful effects on the mind, body, and spirit. If someone has ever told you how smart you are or that you can accomplish anything, then you know the positive emotional spark it causes. Now take those comments and transform them into something that you repeat to yourself. It doesn’t take much, but to follow three simple guidelines: 1. Keep them positive There is no room for negativity in a positive affirmation. The point is to claim what you want, not what you suffer from, or what you don’t want. For example, an affirmation that states, “I don’t have a low paying job I hate” is riddled with negativity and self-doubt. We are speaking to the subconscious mind and the subconscious mind will look at that and see “low paying job I hate”. Instead, turn it into something entirely positive: “I am excited every day as I go to work at a well-paying job that I love.” 2. Write them in the present tense As Jack Canfield mentions in his book The Success Principles, two of the most powerful words in the English language are, I am. When you’re first starting, use these words to begin your affirmations, so it always stays in the present. For example, if you want to quit smoking, your affirmation could be something like, “I am so grateful and happy that I allow myself to breathe clean, fresh air.” Using the present tense in this way puts it out to the world and yourself that it is already in motion. 3. Supercharge them with emotion Here is your chance to get creative and use positive, emotive words, since it cuts right to the heart. Words like happy, grateful, enjoying, joyful, lovingly are just some examples. These will help to supercharge your affirmations from, “I am supporting my family and giving them what they need” to “I am lovingly supporting my family, and they are joyfully content.” When you feel a surge of joyful emotion from your affirmation, you will know that it’s officially supercharged.Jack Canfield has an invaluable list of positive feeling words for affirmations, here. “others look up to me and recognize my worth. I make a difference.” How to use affirmations You’ve created these amazing, positive affirmations that reflect who you want to be and your dreams that will become a reality. Great! But how do you utilize them? Use these three ways to empower your affirmations: 1. write them down daily Keep a journal specifically for affirmations, so you always have them handy. I know many people who write them on index cards; then, once they have enough, they randomly pull a card each day or week. Writing down your affirmations, especially daily, helps solidify the affirmation into your brain. 2. repeat them to yourself out loud Verbally repeating your affirmation makes it more real. You are making your affirmation real by putting the vibrations of your voice out there for all the world to hear, even if it’s just you. Repeat the affirmation 3-5 times, loudly, clearly, and with emotion. State them as though you are speaking your truth, as though it has happened and you have received the greatest gift. 3. read them to yourself Read your affirmation to yourself, but with the same emotion and energy as you would if you said it out loud. Mindfully do this, as it’s easier to scan-read written words. If you have your affirmation taped to your computer screen, for example, take a moment throughout the day to not only repeat the affirmation out loud but also to read it. Final thoughts Creating and maintaining a positive mindset isn’t always as easy as it sounds, but that’s one of the reasons I became a hypnotist. I help people become who they want to be, and one way of doing that is through practicing positive affirmations (or positive suggestions as we say in the hypnosis trade). Use the techniques in this article to help you create and utilize affirmations, and you will be well on your way to a happier, healthier lifestyle. If you need a little help, don’t hesitate to contact me.

6 Ways to Overcome Fear of Success

6 Ways to Overcome Fear of Success 6 Strategies to Break Through Self-Limiting Beliefs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbNzZ5I1SlA Have you ever thought that the fear of success might be holding you back? Most people don’t realize that a big obstacle to success is the belief that they are not able to be successful or happy or even deserving. If this sounds like you, learn six ways you can overcome your fear of success and finally believe in yourself. 1. Switch up your mindset Negative thoughts are the number one killer of success. A negative mindset encourages self-doubt and fear and sets up a never-ending series of trip wires for your self-image. Luckily the human brain is eminently reprogrammable using hypnosis or any number of neuroscience-based techniques, and you can change your negative self-talk right now. Build a positive mindset by focusing on being grateful for what’s good in your life. Practice mindfulness and turn that self-talk around. 2. Redefine your version of success Success means different things to different people. Not everyone wants to be the CEO of a large corporation. You might want to develop a sustainable, eco-friendly company or write a bestseller or run a yoga studio. Take time out to think through your beliefs, your values and what a successful life looks like for you. 3. Be intentional Once you know what you want to achieve, make a plan. Set out your big goal and all the smaller goals and milestones you need to hit to get there. Work out what skills and resources you’ll need along the way, and plan for success. 4. Re-frame failure Fear of failure can be at the root of your fear of success – to become successful means you must take a risk. But what if it all falls apart? Re-frame failure by acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes. Everyone has failures, big and small, in their lives. The key is how you react to failure. Don’t let the fear of failure define you. Choose to see failure as a stepping stone to success, and an opportunity to learn. 5. Accept discomfort It’s easy to stay in the comfort zone, holding onto safety and security. But security is an illusion. Life changes course all the time. Once you accept that discomfort is a necessary part of life, you’ll be better equipped to deal with whatever comes your way. You’ll be better prepared to take risks and follow opportunities that lead to success. 6. Celebrate your milestones Success never happens overnight. Chances are, your fear-blinders are stopping you from seeing what you’ve already achieved. Look back and see how far you’ve come. Celebrating all your milestones, big and small, will build your energy and motivate you to even greater success.