Procrastination: Bill

Bill
Consultant

I've had problems with organizing and procrastination all of my life. I put off organizing things as long as possible and I didn't enjoy it when I did it. I felt anxious and impotent and desperate. I was drowning in boxes and papers and files and I couldn't ever find anything. I would wait until I was absolutely desperate to organize and once a year, I forced myself to clean up my office. I would spend several hours on the weekend going through it all and it wasn't fun. My lack of organization made me feel out of control. When I was drowning in paperwork, I couldn't find what I needed to do my job. I was at a particularly low point when I saw the flyer at Nau's Enfield Drug Store, so I decided to schedule an appointment.

After meeting with Laura, I noticed that I had more energy to get things done and I was more aware of my procrastination and I consciously fought it. I started making a To- Do list and checking things off each day. It's been a good tool for me. I started telling myself "No, don't wait, do it now" and it worked. I feel more in control now because I have a deeper understanding of the motivations inside of me that were making me not do the things that I should do.

The sessions have been really good tools. Laura helped me identify some of the underlying reasons that I didn't like to organize. She has a great understanding of the human psyche and she isn't just hypnotizing me, she has specific techniques that helped me get to the root causes of my procrastination. Her hypnosis sessions are based on an understanding of people's mindsets and I think it's very useful.

Through our work together, I realized that I didn't feel like I was worthy and thought of myself as a lazy person. Now that I recognize those underlying limitations, I can throw them out the window. I feel more confident and I know that I don't have to procrastinate anymore. I thought that I was just inherently lazy and now I know that it's not true.

It's been easy to change and stop myself from procrastinating. The tactics that I've learned to help me deal with this have been very helpful and I'm happier and more relaxed as a result. The most important benefit that I've received from my experience has been a better understanding of myself. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to overcome procrastination and disorganization. I have the tools and the know-how to reach my goals and I've really appreciated these sessions and all the help that I've received.

Procrastination: Marie

Marie Leal
Travis County Sheriff's Office
Austin, TX

I've always had a problem with focus and concentration. It's kept me from retaining information easily which has made me avoid studying and kept me from promoting at work. College was a struggle and I tried to avoid things that I wasn't good at, so I didn't study as much as I should have.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis when I saw a flyer at Book people. I noticed results immediately. My attitude changed and I began to believe for the first time that I could change. It's been easy to make the time to listen to my sessions. It's my time to be able to relax and focus on goals. I feel more in control because I know what I want to achieve and I'm getting there. I feel more confident I feel more confident and this process has prompted me to want to read more and take my time to do what I need to do. I have much more direction and that has helped a lot.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who has issues with study skills because it has helped me to focus on what needs to be done. I realize now what I hadn't been doing in the past and what I needed to change. I feel confident in my ability to succeed in my future because I have methods and approaches that I can use in my everyday life to make things happen for me.

Procrastination: Karen

Karen Heath
Student
Austin, TX

I've had problems with procrastination and poor study skills for as long as I can remember. When something caused me to feel anxious, I would prolong addressing it and just put it off. I've tried to telling myself that this behavior was going to change and even bought self help books, but it just didn't stick. I would start to look at what needed to be done and then go off on tangents and get farther away from my the assignments. I would usually waste a couple of hours at a time and really missed the boat with what I needed to be doing.

My procrastination had become a real problem and oftentimes, I had to go to my professor and tell them that my work wasn't ready. I would have to get extensions on my assignments and that was embarrassing. I felt unprepared and had a lot of anxiety when I took tests because instead of studying the material that was going to be tested, I would go off on tangents and waste time. The situation felt out of control, it made me very nervous and something just felt wrong. I was aware that I was procrastinating, but felt like I couldn't do anything to stop it.

I was in Borders Bookstore and I saw an ad for A New Day Hypnosis. After talking to Laura, I trusted that this was the place for me. I started noticing results within a few days of my first session. I noticed that I felt a lot calmer and I was more motivated. I feel continually motivated to complete my assignments now and also have excitement about my work. I'm getting better sleep and have much better study habits. I've also noticed an increased sense of well being relating to my ability to study.

The relaxation gives me the results that I want. I feel more in control and have more energy to direct towards my goals. There's less time spent goofing around and I'm much more focused on the task at hand. I feel more confident now because I know that I can do it and I know how to do it. I can listen to my sessions if I start to feel nervous and I get reminded of my goals and feel relaxed so that I can get back on task.

The most important benefit for me has been the ability to focus again. I would definitely recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants help with procrastination and study skills because it has helped me a lot. I'm confident that these habits are becoming ingrained and that I will have continued success and progress in my goals.

Procrastination: Patty

Patty Lopez
Austin, TX

I've had problems with procrastination since the fifth grade. I remember having a science project that I'd known about for a month, but I waited until the night before to tell my Mom about it. She stayed up with me and helped me put it together. We had taken it from an encyclopedia and I because I hadn't had a lot of time to prepare, I didn't understand what it was all about. I was embarrassed by it and I felt really guilty because she'd stayed up with me all night. Since then, it's been a series of similar situations. My procrastination has made me sacrifice things that would have brought a lot of pleasure and fun to my life. It made me feel out of control and it was like someone was choking me because I felt so stifled knowing that I had something to do that I was utterly avoiding.

I've tried lots of things to overcome procrastination: therapy, bribing myself to finish projects, and reading a lot of personal development books. My solutions were fine for a little while depending on the project and then fear would set in and I'd talk myself into becoming productive in other ways and avoiding anything in front of me.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis when I was referred by my chiropractor, Dr. Hengesteg and a friend at Toastmasters. I noticed changes in my behavior almost immediately after the first session, I realized that I needed to break down projects and see things in smaller pieces and that's made it easier to manage my responsibilities.

I definitely feel more relaxed overall and the process has been relatively easy. I was talking to a friend the other day and I asked him what the biggest hurdles for people who wanted to start a business and he said "just starting". I've found through my work that this is something that I'm really improving on. The homework has been easy and listening to my hypnosis processes has come naturally. I look forward to it because I always feel rested after my sessions.

I feel more in control now and it feels very empowering. I feel strong and much more relaxed about things. Changing this behavior has helped me know and be okay with the fact that my life is different from other people and that's what I've always wanted. I would have to say that the most important benefit for me has been the dedicated meditation time. I've been working towards that for a long time and have never been able to do it consistently, but now it's easy for me. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to overcome this problem because it offers a chance for concentrated focus and I like the fact that Laura really challenges me to face my fears and make progress in my life.

Procrastination: Donald

Donald Norris
Self-Employed
Elgin, Texas

I've had problems with procrastination and study skills all my life. I remember back in school never wanting to do things until the last minute and always working under pressure. I waited until the morning that the assignment was due to get it done. I always seemed to pull the rabbit out of the hat and did what I needed to do to meet the minimum requirements, but I've always felt that didn't reach the potential that I could have. There were limits to what I could achieve based on how much I could study and remember. Looking back, I feel like it was a loss

I've tried convincing myself over the years that these things would go away and I found that they didn't. I'd be good for a couple of weeks and then revert back to the old behaviors and make excuses for my mistakes. I felt that if I didn't take care of this, my life was going to be a train wreck; it was going to be ugly. I didn't know how things were going to play out and I was worried.

The procrastination was really limiting my ability to achieve goals and learn skills. I wasn't absorbing study materials as well as I could and found that I would just flip through the reading instead of taking the time to focus and pay attention to a book. I was putting things off and telling myself that I would get it done, but I never did. I was stagnant and sitting still and just wishing I could fix these things, that made me feel really restricted in what I could do.

I really had the desire to make some changes, I looked at my options and hypnosis seemed like a good choice. I heard about A New Day Hypnosis when I did an internet search. I saw the listing on Citysearch and I liked the website, so I decided to call. At first, I thought it was going to be difficult because I've been a procrastinator and a pack rat for so many years, but I started to notice results within a couple of days.

I found myself not being able to walk away from things and not being able to stop until the job was complete and everything was tidied up and put away. I've never stuck been able to stick with organization for this long. I used to get through one bookcase and be done, but now it's amazing to me that I'm able to look at my task list every morning when I brush my teeth and complete everything on it.

These changes are working in all areas of my life and I'm a much more positive person now. I don't find myself worrying about things anymore and I'm a lot more patient with my kids. My wife can't believe all the trash that I'm throwing away. I'm literally taking a Hefty bag of trash out every day. I'm getting started on things that I've had in my head to get done for a long time. Time constraints aren't a problem for me anymore because I'm not putting off my responsibilities. I'm figuring out how much I can get done today and there isn't as much to do tomorrow.

I used to believe that I couldn't remember things and now I don't have anxiety about studying anymore. I'm remembering everything that I study and it's working well. I feel like I can meet the challenge and I look forward to tests.

It has been a great experience for me and I'm looking forward to where I'm going. I look back and don't know how I lived before. All of these things put together brought me to a point in my life where I'm moving again. I'm able to step away from the busy day to day things and leave my phone in the car when I go to the library so that I can absorb much more information when I study. I've turned over a new leaf. I'm looking at everything with wide eyes of learning and feeling excited about it. Everything is better and that makes me feel more confident.

I'm ready to achieve the things that I've been working towards and I have a good positive outlook on my goals. With the organization and the focus everything is working together and I don't have to waste time trying to fix my mistakes.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis because there are so many things that can be fixed and adjusted. My best friend has seen that my outlook has changed and he wants to work on some things too, so I've recommended it wholeheartedly to him.

I know I'll stay on this path because it makes me feel good to reach my goals, stay focused with my studies, and keep my life organized. I've been thrilled that I've been able to meet these changes and I'm thankful that Laura has been so helpful and understanding. I'm not worried anymore because there are so many opportunities out there and the big picture is so much clearer and has gotten even bigger for me.

Procrastination: Craig

Craig Jones
Mortgage Business
Austin, TX

I set up an appointment with Laura to work on getting the motivation and desire to make the phone calls that I needed to make to be successful in my business. I'd been dealing with this problem for about six months. Every time that I thought about making a business call I felt apprehensive and nervous and didn't want to pick up the phone. I would try to force myself to make the calls but it wasn't very effective because I would usually just go do something else. From time to time, I would make some calls, but I often wouldn't do it at all. Instead, I ended up playing video games, checking my email, getting on the internet, and basically do anything that I could to avoid picking up the phone.

My fear was preventing me from making new contacts in my business and keeping me from earning any money. I was always worried about paying rent and covering my basic needs instead of being able to think about anything else. I couldn't go out and do things, buy the things that I wanted, and participate in the activities that I wanted to take part in. I sometimes felt out of control because I was so irritated with myself that I couldn't do what I was supposed to do.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on Craigslist. I didn't have any qualms about using hypnosis because I'd had a psychology professor in college who was really into hypnosis and had done some class demonstrations, so I had an idea of what it would be like. I started to notice changes a couple of days after I met with Laura. The first thing that I noticed was that I felt more relaxed and able to perform this part of my job. There wasn't the barrier there anymore and it was easy for me to pick up the phone. The anxiety was gone and the more practice that I got, the more natural it felt to make the calls without feeling nervous.

Now, I'm able to do it with more confidence. Originally, I was making anywhere from 0-5, maybe 10 calls if I was having a good day. Now I make between 15 and 20 calls every day and I'm able to do the things that I want to do.

The best thing about using hypnosis for me is the change in my attitude, I feel calm and relaxed and have the confidence that comes along with that. I would definitely recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to overcome an anxiety or a phobia because it's helped me a lot.

Procrastination: Alicia

Alicia
University Professor
Austin, TX

I've had problems with organization and procrastination all my life. I've always over committed and had a hard time saying no to things. In the past, I've tried to change by reading self-help books. I'd get off to a great start, clean my office, and then it would just be back to the same mess; simply reading about organization was not enough for me.

My lack of order and unrealistic expectations have kept me constantly running, struggling and having to make excuses for not being on time or ready when I said that I would be. It's a pattern that's always been there. I can remember even in high school feeling over committed and overwhelmed. It's very anxiety-producing and it would minimize the amount of time that I have for myself. It's kept me anxious and irritates the dickens out of my husband.

I'd thought about counseling as an approach, but my experience has been that counselors are often looking for a deep rooted trauma or issue and I think I'm a very healthy person whose time was just out of control. I was looking for a way to get things done quickly and thought that hypnosis might be an approach that would work for me. I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on the internet. After our initial visit, I liked Laura's style. She was directive but in a way that didn't pressure me to come up with answers, instead asking me to reflect on my own behavior.

I feel more in control now because I have a way of looking at things and working on doing something about my situation. That's the biggest factor, making the effort and having support to do it. It's given me a greater sense of control and focus and I feel less stress. I've also noticed that I'm using the word ìrealisticallyî more often and that has helped me greatly.

My desk is still clear and I'm cleaning it regularly. I make notes about things that I need to get done and I'm doing a better job at keeping my calendar current. I know what I'm supposed to be doing and there's satisfaction in crossing things off my list. It's easier to find things because I'm filing consistently. It feels good to be able to grab a folder and run and open the folder and have what I need. I have a real sense of relief now.

The best thing for me has been knowing that I have to control my behavior and that the answer is within my power. People can't force me to be responsible, timely, and punctual. It is my choice when it comes to developing a pattern of different behaviors. I would definitely recommend Laura's services because she is very pragmatic and direct in terms of dealing with the issues, so I've never felt like I'm wasting time getting to the issues. I'm now confident that I can do this and I've made so much progress already that I feel certain of future success.

Procrastination: Larry

Larry Davis
Austin, TX
Physical Therapist Assistant

I am working towards becoming a professional working actor and for the last three years I've had trouble staying motivated to practice and do the work necessary to get the level of success that I want. You have to hold yourself accountable for doing the work and I wasn't doing that. I've tried to read books about motivation and they can be helpful, but when you're trying to reprogram your brain and change behaviors, it requires more help than that. I wanted to be more confident, comfortable and have stronger memorization skills. I wasn't booking as many jobs as I wanted to book and I knew that there were so many factors that can throw you out of booking a job and I didn't want to give anyone a reason to say no.

I saw a flyer at People's Pharmacy for A New Day Hypnosis and decided to call. After my first appointment, the change was pretty immediate for me. I noticed that things would pop into my mind at certain times that helped me remember what I'd been working on and processing. It helps to know that I'm working towards something and that's given me more confidence and helped me become more proactive. Things are moving in the right direction for me now. I'm more focused and more accountable to myself. I'm working on all the aspects that I'm weaker in so that I feel good about what I'm bringing to the table. I'm doing my homework and I feel a lot more prepared. When you're prepared, good things will happen.

I feel more in control because I have more of a structure for what needs to be done. I feel more confident because I'm doing my work and I'm doing it better. I have a more organized scheduled and this has helped me to study, do my work, and remember the importance of what I'm doing. When I do that I'm more confident and relaxed. Even if I don't book a job, I'm always improving myself and feeling better about my abilities.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone that is open to hypnosis because it's been really helpful for me. It's a good service. I think that almost anyone could benefit from this type of work and I really believe in it. Whether someone wants to work on acting, relieving stress, or stopping smoking, there are so many ways that it can be beneficial. It's all about reprogramming your mind to be more conscious of the things that you want to be more conscious of. I'm achieving a higher level of professionalism and I have the level of commitment and dedication that I need to achieve my goals.

Compulsive Behavior: Paul

Paul (Nail Biting)
Consultant
Austin, TX

I have had uncontrolled urges to bite my nails when I am stressed since childhood. I haven't bitten my nails since the first session. My nail beds were painful from the biting. I was ripping the nails and the nail beds were bleeding. I have healthy nail beds. I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on google. Over the years, I've tried to stop biting my nails with sheer will power, getting manicures and thinking that spending money on nails would dissuade me from tearing them up. I would tell myself to stop and tried to remind myself. I've tried sitting on my hands and it never worked. It would only work for a week at the most, then they would grow back and I would be back to biting my nails. I got tired of failure through my own efforts and I wanted to try something else. It was embarrassing to be in a meeting and have nails that were uneven and chewed up and jagged. I put my hands under the table or cupped my hands and hid my nails on the table. I was worried that I would bite my nails in a meeting because I think that looks unprofessional. it is an external sign that is easy to see for other people that I don't have enough self-control to stop biting his nails, I thought people would wonder about other areas of my life that seemed out of control. It just became a frustration that I couldn't do this by myself. it seems like for almost everything in my life I could have control by making a plan and following through.

My stepdad had used hypnosis to stop smoking and I had never tried it before and I was just at the point where I wanted some help somewhere. It has been easy through this program. I think by talking through the issue and getting feedback. Taking into consideration the recommendations has definitely worked. My wife has noticed, my relatives have noticed. My brother bites his nails. My family has noticed that I have nails.

I felt out of control. The fact that I would end up whatever I tried would fail. The frustrating part to me was that I would eventually realize that I had my hand in my mouth and I didn't realize that I was doing it.

I feel more in control now. the urge to bite them has definitely gone away. if I do try to bite them, there is an awareness before I bite my nails. It's weird. That's the strange part of this, there is a definite awareness of what we talk about during the session, but the most powerful part of it is the subconscious piece of it that is there behind the rest of my being that knows I shouldn't be doing it. it is just there now. I feel more confident. I can be more relaxed in a meeting, because I am not trying to hide something. I feel more trusted by others and not give off this nervousness that someone will find out that I am a nail biter. It's hard to narrow it to one thing as the most important thing for me. definitely confidence, relaxation and self control. I have conquered the thing that I set out to conquer and it feels powerful. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis because it works. I have put up with this for thirty five years and I feel like I've conquered the nail biting. I am confident because I haven't bitten my nails since day one, I have awareness. It's been a month and a half. It's more than progress. I feel like I've solved it. I definitely like the hypnosis part of it. if I had just talked through the issue it would help, but the most powerful part is what is in your subconscious constantly working to break this habit.

Compulsive Behavior: S.P.

S. P. (Nail Biting)
Business Consultant
Austin, Texas

I've had a problem with nail biting since childhood. I had no concept about how to control it, how to change, or what I could possibly do. My fingers were constantly dry and the cracked skin on my fingertips really hurt. It's a gross and unattractive habit. It was frustrating, but it felt like a part of my being and fiber and I completely lacked the ability to control it.

The biggest problem for me was the way that nail biting affected my image. As a professional in the business world, maintaining hygiene is important particularly when you are in a business where people are looking to you as a trusted advisor and confidant. Biting your nails is the universal sign of nervousness and nobody wants to put their trust in someone who looks anxious.

I've tried to overcome the problem by wearing gloves and putting nasty stuff on my fingers. Many years ago, even wore a chewable item around my neck as a substitute. I tried chewing gum, smoking, eating, and chewing pens in lieu of nail biting. Unfortunately, at some point, I would end up in a position where I wasn't surrounded by other things to chew, so I just continued to go back to biting my nails.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on google and decided to call. I noticed results immediately in the first week after my appointment. I was able to recognize the pattern of behavior consciously and acknowledge and begin to deal with it instead of unconsciously biting my nails. I've noticed an improvement in the health of my cuticles and hands and I'm definitely feeling more relaxed now. I am better at putting myself in a state of relaxation and have less anxiety overall.

This process requires effort and relies on me making the commitment, but I am now consciously aware of what I'm doing and developing the awareness has been an important step to getting control. Understanding the behaviors or issues that motivate nail biting has also helped a lot. I'm able to think about what is happening in my life and I have realized that nail biting is very specifically tied to certain emotions and issues. The final step in the process has been developing the ability to stop biting my nails and being able to intervene when it happens.

I feel more confident in public because I have better hygiene. My nails are in better shape and my fingers feel better. Along with the direct impact of solving the nail biting problem there have also been a number of ancillary benefits that I had not anticipated. Developing a relationship with Laura has been a great benefit because she is a confidante and counselor as well as a hypnotherapist.

When I first came in, I imagined that it was going to be like stage hypnosis and I would learn to substitute behaviors, but it has turned out to be much more beneficial. This has been more about identifying root causes instead of just addressing the symptom. The ability to relax and calm down in my daily routine has also been a tremendous benefit for me.

I would say to anyone who is apprehensive about hypnosis that this is a trust exercise that is no different from confiding in a friend or putting your finances in the hands of an advisor. Laura is an imminently trustworthy person and the process itself has value. There should be no apprehension about utilizing this type of service.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to overcome nail biting because it works and the overall experience of working with Laura has had benefits on a number of different levels. I think it's a great process for anyone who is dealing with the same issue. I now have control over a behavior that I previously didn't feel in control of and that gives me a sense of empowerment. I've entered a new chapter in my life and I am confident that I will not fall back into unconscious nail biting.