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Posted on May 18, 2023August 25, 2025 by admin

Power Journaling: Your Ultimate Tool for Transformation

The benefits of a power journaling practice are countless. Sometimes, I sit and write whatever comes to mind to clear my thoughts. Other times, I have a specific focus or intention. But no matter the approach, one thing remains true: I write whatever comes to mind.

By the time you finish reading this blog, you too might say, “Power journaling: is my ultimate tool for transformation.”

Power Journaling: Your Ultimate Tool for Transformation

Power journaling has helped me uncover fascinating insights about myself—like memories that shaped habits and behaviors I no longer want.

For example, have you ever wondered why you act a certain way around specific people or situations? Or why you might self-sabotage your goals, like weight loss? The answer is often, “I don’t know.” That’s because the reasons are buried in your subconscious mind, making them hard to access.

Power Journaling Creates Changes

When I journal with the intention of exploring a specific question or issue, I let my thoughts flow freely. Somewhere in the process, my subconscious mind opens, and suddenly, the answer appears on the page as if by magic. This is why I call it your ultimate tool for transformation.

Unlocking Your Subconscious Mind

The true power of power journaling lies in its ability to access your subconscious mind. As you write, your conscious mind begins to relax, allowing your deeper thoughts and beliefs to surface. Without any extra effort, you can uncover the root causes of behaviors, habits, and even long-forgotten memories. This is where transformation begins.

Just Write What Comes to Mind—Let It Flow

There are no hard rules for power journaling—just write what comes to mind. While there are some suggested practices that can enhance your experience, the essence of power journaling is to let your thoughts flow freely.

In fact, I’m using power journaling to write this blog. I’ve tried drafting it several times but couldn’t get started. So now, I’m simply writing whatever comes to mind, with the intention of creating a blog about power journaling.

The only true rule for power journaling is this: write what comes to mind, no matter what it is. Don’t stop to correct grammar or punctuation. Don’t worry about whether your thoughts are repetitive. Just keep writing—let the flow guide you.

Tips for a Great Power Journaling Session

Here are a few suggestions to get the most out of your journaling practice:

Set a Timer Start with 10 minutes. This is a common timeframe that works well for many, including me. It’s long enough to explore your thoughts without feeling overwhelmed. Of course, you can go longer or shorter depending on your needs. With so many thoughts swirling in your mind, it won’t be hard to fill the time—just keep writing.
Set an Intention Having a clear intention helps keep your thoughts focused. This is particularly important for self-discovery. Without an intention, your writing may wander aimlessly. If your mind starts to drift, simply write your intention again to refocus

What Happens Next?

Once you’ve identified the hidden reason behind a behavior or thought, you have the opportunity to reflect:

Does this belief or habit serve me anymore?
Can I change it to better serve my current goals?

Through continued journaling, you can begin to reshape your thoughts and behaviors. You take back control of your life.

TAKE BACK CONTROL!

This is the ultimate power of power journaling: reclaiming control over your life. Who wouldn’t want that?

Imagine Your Life Empowered

You can start your own power journaling practice right now. It’s simple, effective, and transformative. To help you get started, I’ve included my Power Journaling Cheat Sheet—download it today and begin your journey of self-discovery!

[Link to Power Journaling Cheat Sheet]

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:

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

Posted on January 17, 2023January 24, 2025 by admin

Become the Creator of your Life!

Did you know that?
Your thoughts produce an energy field around you, and that energy field attracts similar energy. For example, when I worry about something and imagine all the worst-case scenarios, those scenarios—or something similar—often show up in my life. I’m actually creating the very things I fear. How wild is that?

So, the question is: “What are you thinking?”
Or more precisely: “What kind of life are you creating with your thoughts?“

If you’re happy with your life, that’s great! But if you’re not, and you’re ready for a change, keep reading.

My Journey to Change

I wasn’t happy with my life either. I wondered: What would happen if I started applying this knowledge? I decided to experiment by focusing on my past anxiety.

At first, I simply tried to stop my worrisome thoughts about what might go wrong. Instead, I focused on what I wanted to happen. The results were incredible. Not only did the bad things I feared not happen, but my anxiety and stress plummeted. I felt happier, calmer, and surprisingly confident.

This wasn’t an overnight change. It took time to build the habit of redirecting my thoughts. As I became more aware of my “what if” worries, I replaced them with positive possibilities. And you know what I found? Those positive thoughts started becoming real!

“Could it be true? Do we really have the power to create and control our lives? Or was this just a coincidence?”

The more I practiced, the more convinced I became. I realized, I didn’t have to be a victim of my circumstances anymore—I could be the creator of my life.

The Result: Calm Confidence

My anxiety? …..Gone!

Yes, gone. That’s why I now call it “past anxiety.” I feel calm and confident in my life. When anxious thoughts pop up, I ‘stop’ them and ask myself, What do I want instead? Then I imagine that outcome, experiencing the emotions as if it has already happened.

By focusing my mind on what I want and feeling the joy of having it, my anxiety fades away.

How to Become the Creator of Your Life

The key is Mindfulness and Self-Hypnosis.

Mindful self-hypnosis is a simple process of focusing your thoughts while in a relaxed state. This raises your vibration (energy field) and helps you concentrate on what you want and how it makes you feel. The combination of imagination and emotion is powerful creation energy.

Here’s how to start:

Stop the Negative Thoughts
As soon as you notice worry or negativity creeping in, say “STOP.”
Ask Yourself What You Want
Get clear about your desired outcome. Name It
Breathe
Take a few deep core breaths to calm your mind and center yourself. Then just become aware of your breath. Breathing naturally.
Visualize
Imagine, picture, pretend- your desired outcome vividly. See it in your mind’s eye as if it’s happening right now.
Feel It
What emotions would you feel if your desired outcome became real? Feel those emotions deeply. Ask yourself, what would this feel like?
Be in the Moment
Spend time enjoying the feeling of your new outcome. Doesn’t it feel amazing?
Believe in Your Power
Trust that you can create this outcome.

Repeat these steps as often as needed until the belief becomes second nature.

Mindful Self-Hypnosis Works for Everything

This isn’t just for anxiety—it works for any goal. Whether it’s managing chronic pain, losing weight, quitting smoking, sleeping better, or achieving a personal milestone, mindful self-hypnosis can help. The process may vary slightly depending on your goal, but the core principles of imagination and emotion remain the same.

So, what do you have to lose?
You could keep spinning in worry and “what if” thoughts, or you could stop and start creating the life you truly want. The choice is yours.

If you’d like a guided audio to help you relax, use your imagination, and connect with your emotions, I have the perfect recording for you.

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Art is Certified in Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis Instructor & Reiki Master / Teacher and Mindfulness Coach

I look for ways to empower my clients, to find and unlock their own inner healer. Once this power is found and unleashed, a life of intention, awareness and harmony can unfold. Reiki infused hypnosis enables the client to connect intuitively for their Ultimate Success. I am members of two associations:

The International Certification Board for Clinical Hypnotherapists (ICBCH) and National Association Transpersonal Hypnotherapist (NATH)

Posted on November 21, 2022June 1, 2025 by admin

How a Vacation Changed My Life

To be on vacation is wonderful isn’t it? Some vacations have been so busy that there was not enough time to really savor the experience. Just sleep, eat and go. Sleep, eat and go and when we return, we are exhausted. Then there are others where there is a restful balance. My last vacation gave me time for perspective on what is a healthy balanced life.

This last vacation in Maui was wonderful. What’s not to like about Maui, right? We had a balcony condo with a beautiful view of the beach. The beach was no more than two hundred feet from our balcony. We could hear the surf through the walls. We spent the morning having coffee and breakfast watching the surf. During the day we would either be active with excursions on the island or relaxing on the balcony or by the pool. Maui Life is so peaceful and relaxing. It was a perfect balance between activity and rest. I didn’t want the vacation to end. I just wanted to remain in this peaceful state forever.

Hawaii life

I awoke one morning and wondered what it would be like to live and work in Hawaii. Who wouldn’t want this life forever, right? As I continued to wonder about life in Hawaii, I realized that the commitment of work and life would soon lead to the same lifestyle I have right here at home.

I live in a beautiful area of the central coast of California. You could even call it paradise. I believe the city of Paso Robles put that on a billboard once. Here I am, living in paradise, the coast not more than 30 min away and I take for granted the beauty around me and I work work work. The beach is right there and yet I barely visit it two times a year. Wouldn’t I fall into the same habit even living in Maui. I fear so. I mean It isn’t the place as much as it is my values and beliefs.

Healthly Balanced Life

For example, our tour guide to the ‘Road to Hana’ is a native of Hawaii and he told us the Hawaii culture that is still taught today is a healthy work balance. Work yes and take time for yourself, family and community. It is taught to them. We, with our western mindset, might call their work ethic leisurely or lazy. Is it?

Time Out

As stress and anxiety and its chronic disease associates become the norm In America, we should be calling ‘time out’ at the top of our lungs. Rather than be critical of taking time for yourselves, we should embrace it.

The week we spent in Maui was heavenly. We practiced a good balance between activities and rest. There were a couple days of activities and days to just rest.

Healthy life should also be about a balance between activities and rest. Take time for self care, family and community.

So many times, I feel I should go visit the beach and I don’t. I feel guilty taking time out for myself. There is always so much to do and not enough time. Right?

Why do we’ as an American culture’ feel guilty about taking time for self care? What if I went to the beach to just zen, to regain perspective, to balance and reconnect with myself and nature? Then I think, with so much to do, aren’t I being selfish? What would others think? Aren’t we just a little too worried about what ‘others think’? I know I am just a little more than I should.

Little Steps to Change

I do know that moving forward from our western work ethic to a more healthy life balance of work and rest could be a big step. I also know that change works best and is longer lasting by creating an intention to change and then taking small steps. Take a small step, be consistent with this change and when it becomes natural, take another small step. Continue moving forward one small step at a time.

To this end, I have started a daily morning routine of meditation and journaling. When the beach calls me, I will schedule a visit as soon as I can. I am worth it and so are you!

What small step could you commit to this week? Let me know in the comments

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Hi, I am Art Kuhns Owner of Breaking Day Hypnotherapy.

I am a certified Hypnotherapist from Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) and a Reiki Master/ Teacher

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”

I am members 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)