THIS Saturday: (almost) FREE Hypnosis Seminar

In case you hadn't heard, I'll be hosting a hypnosis seminar focused on dealing with economic stress... this Saturday, April 18th, at Serenity Lakes Wellness Center in Lawrenceville, GA.

This will include a bunch of tips for your conscious mind, as well as a complete group hypnosis experience to deliver the messages to your subconscious. Those who sign up will also receive an audio recording of the hypnotic induction FREE of charge.

The event is "almost" free because the kind folks as Serenity Lakes ask for a $5 love donation at the door. Once you see the venue, you'll be happy to drop a five spot into the basket... it's a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere that you'll want to visit again and again.

I'll be doing hypnosis seminars at Serenity Lakes on the 3rd Saturday of every month from now on... always focused on different topics designed to benefit those in attendance.

This one starts at 2:00pm and runs until around 4:00pm, and you'll leave feeling much more relaxed than you were when you arrived.

Here's the link where you can RSVP at Meetup.com.

Hypnosis Seminar in Lawrenceville

Mark this date on your calendar: Saturday, April 18th at 2:00pm

At that date & time, I'll be making another appearance at Serenity Lakes Wellness Center in Lawrenceville. This seminar is about dealing with economic stress during these tough times. It's basically a free event, although my gracious hosts request a $5 "Love Donation" at the door.

So come out and give us a little love... it's really a beautiful and relaxing wellness center. You begin feeling more peaceful the moment you walk through the door.

Click here to RSVP at Meetup.com.

From now on, I'll be offering hypnosis seminars at Serenity Lakes on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Remedy for Hard Times: Cigarettes and Big Mac's?

Please note the sarcasm in the above headline.

[yes, hypnotherapists are permitted to have a sense of humor]

I found this story today from Reuters, wherein we discover that due to the increased stress of the financial crisis and struggling economy, smokers are lighting up more often. Even a few non-smokers are falling off the wagon, citing the economy and stress as reasons for resuming the habit. More on Mickey D's follows below...

Check it out:

Hard Times Prompt Americans to Increase Smoking

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Stress caused by a slowing economy, shrinking retirement accounts and rising unemployment rates is driving some American smokers to increase the habit or delay quitting, according to a new survey.

A quarter of smokers who are worried about the economy said fretting over it has driven them to smoke more each day, while another 13 percent said they have delayed quitting.


What's that? Smoking has become cool again?

"The turbulent global stock markets have caused virtually every American a certain level of stress. Those who also struggle with an addiction to tobacco products are at an increased disadvantage as they contemplate quitting, or feel the urge to smoke more cigarettes," Cheryl Healton, the president and CEO of the American Legacy Foundation, said in a statement.

View the full story here.

If that weren't bad enough... on the very same day, I see this headline on the Drudge Report:

McDonald's Same-Store Sales Rise 8.2 Percent



NEW YORK (AP) -- Consumers worldwide who are watching their spending bought more burgers and chicken breakfast biscuits at McDonald's in October, leading to a big rise in sales at established locations for the fast-food leader.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

Now listen, I understand that times are tough. Unemployment is up, there are bills to pay, credit card debt is piling up, and you just don't know what the heck you're going to do about it.

One thing is certain, though - poisoning yourself with cigarettes and greasy food is not the answer. These things make you feel worse, not better... that's in the short-term and the long-term.

If you're going to cut corners, cut out the $4/day nicotine habit. Replace it with a decent, home-cooked meal. You'll not only feel better immediately, your body will reward you down the road:

You won't get sick as often.
When you do get sick, it won't be as bad or as long.
You'll have more energy.
You'll look better.

I could really go on, but the very simple point is that these crutches don't work. Cigarettes don't eliminate stress... they just distract you for a few minutes. The problems return as soon as you put it out (oh, I know... you clever ones will say "that means you just light up another one!"... but there's really no need to try to reason with you).

Your financial difficulties are going to be best addressed when you're healthy and in a good frame of mind. Try relaxing a bit - naturally. Eat a healthy meal. Find the best, most efficient method of quitting the smoking habit and do it right away. The money you save on cigarettes will add up quickly, no matter how much you spend to quit.

Oh, and go watch the documentary "Super-Size Me"... that'll cure your McDonald's addiction very quickly.