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Posted on June 26, 2025 by admin

3 Steps to Calm Anxiety: Tune In-Change the Station-Turn it UP

A Simple, Science-Backed Way to Reframe Anxiety and Regain Calm

Have you ever caught yourself spiraling in a loop of anxious thoughts?
You’re trying to stay present or focused… but your mind is playing something like:

“What if it all goes wrong?”
“Why can’t I get this right?”
“This is too much—I can’t handle it…”

If that inner monologue sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Our brains are wired to protect us—but they often do that by scanning for threats, replaying worries, and getting stuck in worst-case scenarios.

Here’s the good news:
You can change the way your mind responds to stress.
You don’t have to stay tuned into the fear-based broadcast.

Let me show you how.

The Mind as a Radio

One of the most effective tools I’ve used personally—and teach often in my practice—is a technique I call:

Tune In – Change the Station – Turn It Up

It’s simple, memorable, and it works with the natural way your brain operates.

Let’s break it down…

1. Tune In

The first step is to become aware. Noticing what thought or feeling is currently playing in your mental background.
This isn’t about judgment—it’s about curiosity.

Ask yourself:

“What’s the station I’m tuned into right now?”
Is it the Worry Network? The What-If Channel? The Critic’s Corner?

The act of tuning in helps shift brain activity from the amygdala (our threat detector) to the prefrontal cortex (our reasoning and calm center).
This alone begins to regulate the nervous system and quiet the emotional storm.

2. Change the Station

Now that you’ve identified what’s playing…
You get to choose something better.

Cognitive reframing is the process of replacing a negative or anxious thought with one that is more helpful, empowering, and true.

Here’s an example:

Instead of:

“I can’t handle this…”
Try:
“This is challenging, but I’ve handled hard things before.”

You’re not denying reality—you’re shifting your focus toward strength and support.
This is where healing begins.

Studies show that this kind of thought substitution rewires neural pathways over time, creating new patterns of calm and resilience. This is the power of neuroplasticity in action.

3. Turn It Up

Once you’ve found a more empowering thought, don’t just whisper it—turn it up.
Let it take up space in your mind and body.

Repeat it. Feel it. Visualize what it looks like to live from that place.
Breathe it in. Let it become your inner soundtrack.

This is how you build emotional muscle. The more you “turn up” thoughts that support you, the stronger and more natural they become.

A Simple Practice to Try Today:

Pause and Tune In – What am I thinking or feeling right now?
Change the Station – What would I rather believe that feels better and true?
Turn It Up – Repeat and embody the new thought.

Even a few minutes of this practice each day can shift your emotional energy and bring peace to your internal world.

You Are the DJ of Your Mind

You don’t have to listen to the station of fear, doubt, or overwhelm anymore.
You can choose to be calm. You can choose clarity.
You can Tune In – Change the Station – and Turn It Up.

And every time you do, you’re training your brain to work with you, not against you.

If this message resonates with you, I invite you to try this technique the next time anxiety creeps in—and let yourself be surprised by the peace that follows.

🌀 Affirmation:

“I am tuned in to my inner calm. I change the station to peace and turn up the volume on my power.”

Would you like to read more about living with confidence? Here is a link to another blog:

3 Steps: Worry Less & Live With Confidence

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Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by admin

Grief Isn’t Linear: Be Kind to Yourself While Healing

By Art Kuhns – Breaking Day Hypnotherapy

Grief is one of life’s most universal experiences—and yet it’s often one of the most misunderstood. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a pet, a job, or even a dream, grief shows up in our lives in deeply personal ways. And still, many of us feel pressure to rush through it or “stay strong” for others.

But the truth is: grief isn’t linear. And healing takes time, space, and, above all, compassion.

When I Forgot How to Grieve

A few years ago, I lost my mother in February. There wasn’t much time to process what had happened. I had services to plan, a house to clean out, and console my sister, who was facing her own serious health challenges. I pushed my emotions aside and focused on what needed to be done.

Just a few months later, my sister passed away as well.

By then, I had become so good at suppressing my emotions that I realized something painful, I didn’t know how to grieve anymore. I was stuck in survival mode, disconnected from my own heart.

Thankfully, some kind people reminded me of something simple yet profound:

“Be kind to yourself. It’s okay to feel.”

The Healing Power of Allowing

When I began giving myself permission to feel, something surprising happened.

The sadness would rise up like a wave then drift away. I found that when I stopped resisting my emotions, they didn’t last as long or weigh as heavily. Sometimes guilt or regret would surface. In those moments, I learned to gently redirect my thoughts to a positive memory. A moment of laughter. A time of love.

Slowly, the grief softened. And in its place, something else began to grow, gratitude.

Now, when memories of my mom or sister arrive, they bring warmth. I smile and say, “Hi Mom” or “Hey Sis.” I imagine them watching over me. It feels like a quiet connection that still exists, and it leaves me feeling peaceful.

Grief Doesn’t Need to Be Fixed—It Needs to Be Felt

If you’re going through grief right now, I want to remind you:

You don’t have to rush your healing.
You don’t need to have it all together.
And you’re allowed to feel everything, anger, sadness, confusion, even moments of joy.

Let your heart unfold in its own time. Be kind. Be patient. Be present.

Let the Love Linger Longer Than the Loss

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means honoring your emotions, your memories, and the love that remains.

If you’re feeling stuck in your grief—or just want someone to talk to—I’m here. I offer gentle, supportive tools like mindfulness, self-hypnosis, and guided meditation to help you move forward with peace and self-compassion.

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Posted on May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 by admin

From Tired to Empowered: A Morning Routine That Actually Works

Do You Ever Wake Up Feeling Unmotivated?

We’ve all had those mornings — where you wake up with a heavy heart, wondering, “What’s the point of trying today?”

Not just physical tiredness, but emotional fatigue. The kind of feeling that seeps into your thoughts and makes your goals seem far away.

I’ve been there too. In fact, it happened to me recently. I woke up feeling flat and discouraged, and before I even got out of bed, I noticed a stream of negative self-talk quietly running in the background. It wasn’t even about my whole life, just one small area,but it had the power to poison my entire outlook.

That experience reminded me of something deeply important…

The Power of Awareness and Self-Talk

Our inner voice is incredibly powerful. It can either build us up or tear us down and often, we don’t even realize it’s happening.

That morning, something shifted.
I noticed the negative spiral starting… and in that awareness, I found a doorway to change.

I remembered that I didn’t need to fix everything right away.
I didn’t have to pretend to feel good.
What I needed was to simply be kind to myself.

That first act of self-compassion was all it took to soften the heaviness and create the space I needed to take my next step.

When You Feel Stuck, Try a Gentle Morning Reset

Over the years, I’ve created a simple 5-step morning routine to help shift energy on days like this. I think of it as a “toolbox”. You may not need every tool, every time, but there’s always one that helps.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, low or unmotivated in the morning, I invite you to try it. Choose one step or all five and let it meet you where you are.

🌅 5 Steps to Shift from Unmotivated to Empowered

1. Start with Self-Compassion

Begin your day with gentleness.
Say to yourself:

“It’s okay to feel this way. I don’t need to fix everything right now.”

When you release the pressure to feel better, you often begin to.

2. Create One Tiny Win

Do something small and achievable:

Drink a glass of water
Make your bed
Stretch for 30 seconds

Even the smallest success gives your mind and body a sense of movement.

3. Reconnect with What Matters

Ask yourself:

“What would help me feel more grounded today?”
“What small thing could bring peace or meaning?”
“Is there someone I want to show up for, even if that someone is me?”

This step shifts your mindset from pressure to purpose.

4. Move Gently

Physical movement naturally lifts mental energy.
Take a short walk, sway to music, or do a few stretches.
Let your body guide you toward momentum.

5. Begin a Mini Ritual

Create something comforting and consistent:

Light a candle
Play a favorite morning song
Speak a positive affirmation aloud

This becomes your daily anchor, a moment just for you.

From Slow Start to Empowered Day

If you’ve been feeling stuck or discouraged lately, please know this:
You are not broken. You are human.

We all have days that begin in stillness or struggle but those mornings can still lead to empowered, meaningful days. You don’t need to force motivation. Just begin gently.
Even one small step is enough to shift the energy.

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My roots being in energy healing, I know that true healing is holistic. The healing must be Mind/Emotion, Body and Spiritual to be complete. My motto became, “Reiki Infused Hypnotherapy for your Ultimate Success”

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Toastmaster member since 2014 / currently officer of local club

International Certification Board for Clinical Hypnotherapists (ICBCH)

National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapist (NATH)