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Ever tried to change a habit, belief, or behavior, or overcome a fear, only to find yourself stuck in the same patterns despite all your effort? You’re not alone. The reason isn’t a lack of willpower. It’s the difference between your conscious and subconscious mind, and how they influence your thoughts and actions.

Here’s why hypnosis for change might be the solution you’ve been searching for.

Understanding Your Conscious vs Subconscious Mind

Your conscious mind is the seat of thoughts and willpower and makes up just about 10% of your brain’s activity. It’s the tip of the iceberg. The remaining 90%, your subconscious mind, stores your habits, beliefs, fears, and automatic behaviors.

This explains why relying on willpower alone often falls short. While helpful, your conscious mind simply can’t override deeply ingrained patterns in your subconscious. The good news? The subconscious can be reshaped, quickly, naturally, and effectively, through subconscious transformation techniques like hypnosis.

How Hypnosis Helps You Change Habits Naturally

Habits, beliefs, behaviors, and fears are like multi-lane highways in your subconscious. They are strong neural pathways built over years of repetition.  These highways aren’t permanent. They can be rerouted using what I call Power Language: a way of communicating directly with your subconscious mind.

During hypnosis, your conscious mind relaxes and steps aside, creating a clear window for your subconscious to receive new suggestions. This is where hypnosis for change is most effective: replacing old patterns with new, empowering ones. By focusing on what you want and pairing it with positive emotions, your subconscious mind naturally begins to embrace the change.

What Is Power Language?

Power Language is the way your subconscious mind communicates. Its power language is imagination and emotion. When you vividly imagine yourself living the change you desire, whether that’s quitting a habit, overcoming a fear, or building confidence, your subconscious begins to accept and build that new pathway.

Think of it like tending a garden. The more you nurture the desired plant (change) while ignoring water and sunshine from the weed plant (letting go of old behaviors) the stronger the new plant (new habits and behaviors) becomes and grows. Over time, it becomes your dominant plant. The change has become permanent and the old pattern fades away. This is how you can break habits naturally without forcing change with willpower alone.

What to Expect in a Hypnosis Session

Many people think hypnosis is mind control, it’s not. You remain fully aware and in control throughout the session. The suggestions used during the session come from your intentions and desires.

Before the session, we’ll explore the change you want to make:

• What does this change look like?
• How will it feel?
• How will your life improve once you overcome the old fears or old habits?

Your answers become the foundation for your personalized session. Hypnosis is a collaborative process, helping you achieve subconscious transformation safely and naturally.

Short Summary of Why Hypnosis Works:

• You stay fully aware and in control
• Easier than relying on willpower alone
• Addresses habits, beliefs, and fears at their root
• Uses Imagination + Emotion to naturally reshape your subconscious mind

Ready to Transform Your Life?

Now that you understand how your conscious and subconscious minds work, and how hypnosis helps you overcome fears and break limiting patterns, ask yourself:

• Are you ready to break free from old habits and limiting beliefs?
• Do you want expert guidance to make change easier, faster, and more natural?

If yes, hypnosis for change might be the key you’ve been searching for.

Schedule today for a free 15-minute consultation, and we’ll create a personalized plan to start your transformation. In just 15 minutes, you’ll know how hypnosis can help you make lasting change and whether hypnosis is the right fit for your success.

Your future self will thank you.

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Hi, I’m Art Kuhns, the founder of Breaking Day Hypnotherapy. As a certified Hypnotherapist trained at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) , a Mindful Coach and a Reiki Master/Teacher, I specialize in the power of energy. I believe in holistic healing that integrates mind, emotions, body, and spirit for comprehensive wellness. My approach combines mindful-infused hypnotherapy to empower your journey towards ultimate success.

I’m proud to be a member of these associations:

• Toastmaster member since 2014 / currently officer of local club
• International Certification Board for Clinical Hypnotherapists (ICBCH)
• National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapist (NATH)

We’ve all had those moments: a mistake, a slip-up, or an unexpected delay that throws us off course. But what if these moments weren’t setbacks at all? What if they were just stepping stones on the path to success? In this blog, I’ll share a personal story about learning through mistakes and how I turned a simple error into a valuable lesson on consistency and growth.

The Power of Mistakes

Mistakes are often viewed as failures, but that perspective can be limiting. Instead, I like to think of mistakes as learning experiences,opportunities to refine our approach and grow stronger. This mindset shift is crucial if we want to achieve success, not just in our personal lives, but in our work, health, and relationships.

I recently had one of those “oops” moments that would have been easy to dwell on, but instead, it became a powerful reminder that there is no such thing as failure, only learning opportunities.

My “Oops” Moment

I was at the gym, doing my usual workout on the elliptical machine, when it hit me: It was Tuesday, and I had completely forgotten to send out my weekly Empowering Mindful Moments email. The initial reaction? A rush of disappointment, followed by the familiar self-criticism. “I’ve been inconsistent,” I thought. “How could I let this happen again?”

But then, something shifted. I quickly reminded myself: That’s not who I am anymore. I am consistent! Consistency is not about being perfect every time. It’s about getting back on track and staying committed to my goals, even when life throws a curveball.

Turning Mistakes Into Growth

Instead of letting this slip-up derail me, I asked myself, “What can I learn from this?” I realized that this was not a failure but an opportunity to refine my routine. I had already set the task on my to-do list for the weekend. That clearly didn’t work.   I learned I needed a more consistent reminder.

I decided to set an alarm on my phone every Monday morning with the title EMM???. This simple action ensured that I wouldn’t forget again. Sometimes we need systems in place to support our goals.

This experience reinforced the belief that growth isn’t about avoiding mistakes. It’s about learning from them, adjusting, and moving forward.

Consistency Over Perfection

The key takeaway here is that consistency, not perfection, is what leads to success. Perfectionism often holds us back because it creates fear around mistakes. But when we embrace consistency, we shift our focus to the process rather than the outcome. Mistakes become part of that process that help us to learn, adapt, and grow.

Below are the steps I used to work through the mistake to ultimately future successes.

Tip for Success

1. Reframe Mistakes as Learning Opportunities – Instead of seeing mistakes as failures, ask yourself, “What can I learn from this?”
2. Create Systems for Success – Set reminders, alarms, and schedules to keep you on track and accountable.
3. Embrace Imperfection – Understand that progress comes from taking consistent action, not from being perfect every time.
4. Celebrate Small Wins – Each step forward, even the small ones, is progress. Celebrate your consistency rather than your mistakes.
5. Stay Committed to Growth – Consistency leads to long-term success, and the more you commit to your journey, the more you’ll see growth.
   

The next time you make a mistake, take a moment to reframe it as a learning experience. By embracing mistakes and building consistency into your life, you can unlock your true potential and continue moving forward with confidence. Remember, growth happens when the path is not perfect. We then can learn from the bumps along the way.

 What learning opportunity can you embrace today? Share your thoughts or a recent mistake you’ve turned into growth in the comments below! And remember, every step forward counts, whether it’s a perfect step or a learning experience.  I read somewhere this nice quote: Success is about learning to Fail Forward…Words I am learning to live by..

Looking forward to your comments….

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Hi, I’m Art Kuhns, founder of Breaking Day Hypnotherapy.
I’m a certified Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Coach specializing in a holistic approach to wellness that honors the connection between mind, emotions, body, and spirit. Through mindful hypnosis and practical tools, I help people reduce stress, restore balance, and unlock their potential for lasting success and well-being.

I’m proud to be a member of these associations:

• Toastmaster Member since 2014
• International Certifcation Board for Clinical Hypnotherapist (ICBCH)
• National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapist (NATH)