There cannot be too many people who haven’t heard mention of NLP or neuro-linguistic programming. Conversational hypnosis takes the lessons of NLP’s way of using language and enables people to adopt the correct type and also the tone of language that draws a person to them and develops in the user an air of charisma.
The Milton Erickson style of conversational hypnosis teaches you to use self-talk to develop appropriate actions and mental attitudes, involving those things that will draw other people to one using these techniques. Milton Ercikson is a …

There is a lot of mystery around meditation and the benefits of meditation. I would like to investigate whether these benefits are actually true.
Since the 1970′s a good deal of research and studies on how meditation can effect the behavior and physiology of humans. The research has shown that the benefits of meditation can be found on many levels; on the body, emotions, mental functions and relationships. The benefits of meditation are decreases in the amount of stress hormone found in the body, lowering of …

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Albert Schweitzer (Theologian, Physician, Philosopher, and Musician)
When you think about success what does it bring to mind? For many it will be material things like the big house, the flash sports car, or the luxurious yacht sitting in the marina. You may regard the lifestyles of the rich and famous – dining at the best restaurants, holidaying in exotic locations, and attending all manner of society …

How do you respond when people ask you “how are you?” Most people would say “fine” or “ok”. You might even find a few people that would say “terrible” or “It’s MONDAY!” When someone asks this question we expect a standard response. When someone says they are “great” or “terrific” we might look at them odd and wonder what is wrong with them. When I was a young boy my Dad told me that when someone asks that question you are supposed to give the standard response. He said “people …

Copyright © 2011 Scott F Paradis
“If I didn’t change myself, my life wouldn’t change – not then or ever.” was Michael Masterson’s (writing under a pen name) defining realization offered in the opening of “The Pledge, Your Master Plan for an Abundant Life”. Masterson was bright and capable, but up until that moment committed to mediocrity. In an instant he realized that if he wanted to live a full and fulfilling life – he had to change.
In “The Pledge” Masterson emphasizes “taking action” as the seminal means to achieving success. …