0 The Secrets To Successful Smoking Cessation

SMOKING CESSATION SECRETS FROM AN EXPERT "How many hypnosis sessions will I need to quit smoking?" I smile every time someone asks me this question. It is like asking "How many licks will it take to get the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" The truth is that it is different for everyone. Over the past twenty years, I have helped hundreds of smokers to successfully quit smoking using hypnosis. This article will expose some of the most important secrets every smoker should know before you try to quit.SECRET NUMBER 1: THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT YOU'VE BEEN A SMOKER HAS NO CORRELATION TO HOW EASY OR DIFFICULT IT IS TO STOP SMOKING. In reality, it has more to do with your will power, motivation, as well as, your fears and resistance. One primary benefit of hypnosis is that it can help you address all of these aspects to work in your favor.SECRET NUMBER 2: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE READY TO QUIT SMOKING BEFORE YOU START. Hypnosis is considered a behavior support program. It can help you overcome self-sabotage and mentally prepare to quit.SECRET NUMBER 3: PEOPLE WHO SUCCESSFULLY QUIT SMOKING WITH HYPNOSIS FALL INTO THREE GENERAL CATEGORIES. I will describe the three successful types of quitters below. SOME PEOPLE QUIT SMOKING WITH JUST ONE SESSION. IT IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE! Type 1: Lightswitch Quitters:The first type of client quits with just one session! Yes! For you, hypnosis seems to flip some sort of mental light switch that takes the brain from smoker to non-smoker in just one hour. When, I first began my practice and saw this happening for my clients, I truly became a believer in the power of hypnosis and the mind itself. How Do I Know if I am a Type 1? You honestly don't. I have worked with clients who expected to flip a switch and it didn't happen. Then, I have worked with doubtful clients who have surprised themselves and quit with just one session. The important thing to know is don't be discouraged if you need more than one session. Further, don't blame yourself or the Hypnotherapist if one session doesn't work for you. It usually indicates that you are just a different type of quitter. TYPE 2: QUITTING IS A PROCESS NOT AN EVENT:The second type of quitter is the one who takes two to three sessions to stop smoking. My clients who fall into this category express feeling stress and anxiety just thinking about giving up cigarettes. In a process to quit, you will find that you are much more successful if you use the power of hypnosis to help you mentally prepare before the actual smoking cessation session. Ending Cigarettes Can Be a JourneyWhat is involved when you need a process to quit? For most clients, a helpful first session would teach you how to replace cigarettes with healthier stress reduction tools. Another session might help you to work through self-sabotage or mental resistance. The third session usually is the one where you will actually receive suggestions to quit. If you need a process to quit smoking, audio recordings containing post-hypnotic suggestions to reinforce whatever you need for mental support are as important as the sessions themselves.Type 3: Quitting Cigarettes is Like Losing My Best Friend:Lastly, for some smokers, the process of quitting can be a grief filled one evoking similar emotions that are felt during a break up with a lover or best friend. If you are this type of smoker, you may have heard yourself say, "I love smoking!" or "Cigarettes are my best friend!" QUITTING SMOKING CAN FEEL LIKE LOSING A FRIEND Why am I emotionally attached to something I know is bad for me? Some people associate cigarettes with a way to bond with others. Then, when they try to quit, they feel alone and grieve the loss of the connection to other smokers. Furthermore, people who grieve the loss of cigarettes often smoke to avoid uncomfortable situations or feelings like boredom, anger, or sadness. Then, when they stop they feel emotionally out of control or sad because the cigarettes have been there to help. HYPNOSIS HELPS YOU NO MATTER WHAT YOU NEED: No matter where you are in your journey to become a non-smoker, know that it can happen and that hypnosis is a powerful tool to help you quit smoking easier. Avoid comparing yourself to others or criticize yourself because you need help to quit. Don't get discouraged if you need a process versus one session. Don't give up if you know that a break-up is in store. We have all lived through those especially with a little help from others. Read more about using hypnosis to QUIT SMOKING.