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Roland Martinez (public speaking)
Engineer
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with public speaking for the last ten years. As time progressed, it got worse and I started to worry about speaking at meetings and in smaller groups. Throughout the day, I felt apprehensive and didn’t look forward to any meetings or events where I’d have to speak in front of a group of people. It negatively affected my career because I would only give short answers at meetings and wouldn’t elaborate or speak up if I had something to share. I wasn’t helping with projects and wasn’t getting higher profile promotions. It felt out of control. If a meeting came up, there was no way to avoid it, so I just tried to get through the day. I didn’t have control of where I was going with my career and I was consumed with thinking about what I was going to say in meetings. I’ve read books about public speaking to try and overcome it. The books focused on different techniques, but it didn’t really work. I even took a public speaking class, but it was still a struggle and it didn’t eliminate any of the feelings of anxiety.

I did an online search for phobia cures and I found A New Day Hypnosis. After the first session, I was able to calm myself and slow down instead of just letting it overtake me. I’m getting better sleep and I’m able to fall asleep much quicker. I feel more relaxed and I’m not as cranky. It’s been easier than anything I’ve tried because of the coaching, the different tips that I’ve learned and different techniques. I feel more in control now. I speak up more in meetings and feel comfortable just throwing things out there and getting responses back. I can slow myself down and go through things in my head, so I’m better able to organize my thoughts. I’m also open to impromptu meetings at work. I’m conveying my thoughts easier and I feel more confident.

The biggest benefit for me has been a more positive outlook about going to work every day. Some people from our Dallas office will be visiting soon and I know that I will be presenting for them. I know at the meeting I’ll be prepared and I won’t worry about it. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to work on public speaking. The coaching is really important and reinforces what I’m learning. I’m confident that I have the resources I need to be successful.

Jezelle Wagner (confidence)
Hairstylist
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with a lack of confidence and limiting beliefs all of my life. I knew that I didn’t have anyone to blame but myself and it was up to me to take the initiative and move forward, but I was hiding and there was a part of me that didn’t want to give up the old habits. When I went back into the hair business, I was evolving in my ideas, but there were blocks that were keeping me from succeeding and I wasn’t confident enough to go out and market my business. It had gotten to the point where I was broke and depending on family members to support me, which wasn’t good.

I went to various counselors to help fix the problem and also tried positive affirmation writing. I’ve read all variations of self-help books, but with everything I did it always had a short term effect. I would feel some relief and move forward a little bit, but I couldn’t stay with it for very long before I started reverting back to my old, negative habits. It was affecting me all around to the point that I was even making poor choices with my health.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis through a woman that I met at Toastmasters named Kristi Curry. She had overcome stage fright with hypnosis and recommended it to me. It was time for me to make some drastic changes and I was ready. I noticed right away that I was getting more clarity on different things. My mind started expanding on new ideas and I felt more confident to act on them. It’s been very easy to change my behaviors and I don’t have that old resistance to changing like I used to.

I get a lot accomplished before my work day begins and I feel more in control. I don’t feel afraid anymore and for the first time ever, everything in my life is organized. My brain is clearer and more focused and I love waking up and thinking about new, innovative ways that I can get my business out there.

I have a greater sense of security in knowing that I can succeed. For the first time, I feel confident that I can be accountable to myself and there’s nothing to hide anymore. I’m feeling so proud because I’ve finally tapped in to what I came here to do and I’ve gotten past the barriers that were keeping me from success. Hypnosis has allowed me to have the life that I want to live and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to overcome a block. Laura is a very calm soul; she’s easy to talk to and gives great advice. Most of all, plain and simple, it’s easy and it works. I’m confident that I’m free of my problem permanently because I’m not in a place of doubting anymore. I know what I want and I see my goal very clearly and vividly, so I know that I will have success.

Kim (trichotillomania)
Medical Transcription
Austin, TX

I’ve suffered from an obsessive need to pull my hair out for the last 45 years. Pulling my hair out had become so routine; I used it to soothe myself and calm myself down. It was my everything and it was my best friend, but it hurt everybody in my family to see me hurt and we were all tainted by this. I was so unhappy and crying because I pulled all the time. It affected my self-confidence and my relationships with men. I kept myself more distant because I didn’t want anyone to find out about my problem. I always had spots, but I kept them covered. The whole thing kept me off balance and the last few years it’s kept me from dancing, swimming, dating, and exercise. I was mad at myself for not being able to stop on my own and it made me feel less confident. I felt out of control when it got so bad that a lot of my hair was gone.

I had to start wearing a hairpiece and that’s when I started to panic. My sister could even see the bald spots through my wig. In the past, I tried medication, journaling, and just telling myself to stop. They worked somewhat, but the sheer desire of wanting to pull my hair was so strong that I wasn’t successful. I spoke with a therapist and I just got the feeling that they wanted to go back in the past and I’m not interested in that so that didn’t work for me either. I made the decision that I wasn’t going to spend the rest of my life without hair and started to do some research.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on citysearch. I started feeling better after I met with Laura because I had someone to talk with about this. I noticed that I felt more enthusiastic about my ability to overcome it. I feel more focused and more normal now. I have a better mindset and feel more in control because I have a better handle on this. I’ve changed my diet and given up sweets, caffeine, and processed foods, things that have triggered my pulling. I’ve taken control of it and it’s a good feeling. I don’t have any bald spots and that makes me feel more confident. I feel cuter and just feel like I’m like everyone else walking around the grocery store. I want to say “Hey, look at me, I’ve got hair”.

Things are happening for the better. I’ve started taking jazzercise classes and I’m going to take ballroom classes, which I was afraid of with the hairpiece because I thought it might fall off. I’m looking forward to dating again and I was terrified about that before. It helps me to know that someone really cares about it and really wants to hear about it. It’s nice to be able to talk about my problem and Laura has given me good things to think about and different strategies to stop myself from pulling. She has also helped to bring me down to earth and feel more optimistic about my situation.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants help with hair pulling because it has helped me. I’m going to stay vigilante with it and continue to deal with the urges. I have some new strategies that I can use. I’m not pulling all the time anymore and I’ve made great progress. I feel calm and just don’t feel the urge as much. I feel clever that I’ve gotten my hair back and it’s wonderful for me.

Gary Manouelian (self-esteem)
Pflugerville, TX

I’ve had problems with low self-esteem for as long as I can remember and it’s been a struggle that I’ve had to deal with for the last forty years. I was unmotivated and down all the time because I was constantly focused on the negative. I always thought about what I didn’t have and it affected me in a negative way. I felt like I was blocked and stuck in a depressed state of mind and I didn’t have a lot of belief in myself.

I’ve done some therapy before and also tried guided imagery. In therapy, I talked about my problems and got feedback, but I knew that until I addressed this in my subconscious mind it wasn’t going to do anything. I bought subliminal message CDs to try and improve my outlook. I think that they might have helped a little because I was getting positive affirmations under music, but it wasn’t enough for me.

I really needed to make a change and realized that I had to start investigating things to find a solution for my problem. I found a business card for A New Day Hypnosis at Barnes and Noble and decided to schedule an appointment. Since starting, I’ve noticed that I feel a lot more positive. I’m more confident and optimistic and I’m much happier when I wake up in the morning. When I have a job interview, I notice that I’m less stressed out about it. I focus on the positive and feel more grateful about what I have. My girlfriend commented that I seem more positive and more confident. I’ve also noticed that I don’t have tension headaches any more and I’m sleeping a lot better in general.

The best thing for me about this process has been getting out of the depressed state that I was trapped in. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis because it’s made an impact on my life. I feel more optimistic pretty much all the time and I’m confident that I will be able to beat this negativity and stay positive. The first step to getting better is recognizing that you need help and I’m really glad that I’ve taken that step and improved myself.

Dina Gutierrez (phobia)
Associate Project Manager
Austin, TX

I’ve suffered from a nagging anxiety revolving around an urgency to go to the bathroom for the last ten years. In the beginning, I thought that I might have a medical problem. I investigated all the medical aspects of the issue that I thought might be the cause and couldn’t find an answer. It turned out that my mind was controlling me. As a result of the anxiety, I wasn’t very active or social. About half the time, when I was invited out I went, but I needed to be in complete control of the situation. I had to be somewhere that I felt safe and I had to drive myself so that I knew that I could leave at any time in case I started to feel uncomfortable.

I started to do a lot of things by myself and put up boundaries with other people. I was trying to control everything which made me feel more out of control. I isolated myself because if I couldn’t control it, I wouldn’t do it. It was very dark, negative and lonely for me. I didn’t meet new people and I wasn’t able to be a good friend in the relationships that I had. I wasn’t there for anybody but myself. Traveling was difficult; I felt even more anxious and over thought a lot of things. Isolating myself didn’t give me any kind of self image or self confidence and made me feel depressed. I’ve done regular therapy and it helped me deal with other general stresses, but it didn’t do much with this specific issue. I decided there was still something that I needed to do to take care of it.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis from my stepmother’s friend and decided to make an appointment. I was noticing results after the first session. My thought process changed and I was thinking more positively. I was playing the CD over in my head without having to listen to it and I found myself spontaneously thinking of positive messages from my session.

I feel like I don’t need to be in control now and it’s allowing me to open up and go with the flow of things. I don’t get overanxious and I know that I can’t control every situation, but I’m still putting myself out there. I’m open to new experiences and I feel more confident. Being able to talk to other people and put myself out there gives me more confidence because I know that I feel comfortable.

The most important benefit that I’ve received from hypnosis is developing a better self image. I’m going out to dinner with friends, exercising with other people, going out for drinks, and taking part in social activities because I’m not thinking anxious thoughts anymore.

I would recommend A New Hypnosis because I have something to fall back on and a reminder of all the positive things. I have a greater sense of control of my mind and I can change my outlook on things. My problem might seem minute to other people, but to me it was my whole life. To most people, the urgency to go to the bathroom isn’t something to dwell upon, but it played a major part in my life. I’m confident that I have the tools to continue this new thought process and to strengthen it. I know that there are options out there and it is possible to overcome my limitations.

Glenn (anger management and study skills)
Student
Austin, TX

I’m in the Sixth grade and I’ve been having problems with anger management and a negative outlook for over two years. I was getting into fights and my teachers thought of me as a troublemaker. My problems were affecting my learning and also making me depressed and frustrated. I missed out on a lot of opportunities because of my anger and it was really bad when I was removed from the school play. My parents had been called to several school meetings regarding my behavior, but that didn’t change anything. They tried sending me to counseling and giving me strict discipline to change my behavior, but I continued to get into trouble and stayed stressed and depressed.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis when my mom found out about it on the internet. I wasn’t sure if it would help me but I started to notice results after my second appointment; I no longer got angry or yelled at other students if they said anything to me. I wasn’t getting in trouble with my teachers either. I even started getting positive comments from my teachers and the school counselor because my behavior has improved so much.

My concentration and focus have gotten better and I generally feel calm and more positive about my outlook on life. I felt less stressed and don’t eat so much anymore. The changes in my behavior have helped me win the school’s Effort Trophy only five weeks after starting hypnosis.

I would recommend Simon Day and A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants help with anger management or study skills because it works. It helped me learn how to control myself, get my work done on time, and feel happier and calmer about my life.

D D (motivation and self-image)
Editor
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with a loss of control, feelings of depression, and loneliness for the last three years. I heard about A New Day Hypnosis at a Health Spa. I wasn’t sure it would help me but I really liked the logical and rational explanation Simon gave me for how hypnosis works.

His explanation made a lot of sense to me and I started to see results after the first session. I noticed an increase in my motivation to exercise and work, and felt more calm and composed and less anxious in general. It gave me positive things to focus on and a different road to take in making better decisions for a healthier lifestyle.

I found that a lot of things during the sessions resonated with me. My motivation and focus have gotten better and I generally feel calm and more confident in my life. I now feel that I can deal with any situation or person that appears in my life a lot better and more decisively.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants help with motivation and self control because it works. It helped me learn how to control myself, focus on the positive, get my work done on time, and build an exercise regime. I also feel generally happier and more relaxed about life.

Claire Harris (compulsive skin picking)
Video Production
Austin, TX

I’ve suffered from the compulsion to pick my skin for the last twenty years. Mainly, it happened at night when I was feeling overwhelmed and stressed. I tried to stop doing it by telling myself that I wasn’t going to pick for the next week, but I wasn’t able to hold myself accountable. It worked for a day or two, but I’ve been at this behavior for so long that it was ingrained. I didn’t understand that it as a behavioral issue and spent money getting chemical peels and microdermabrasion, thinking that the problem was that I had acne and not realizing that I was creating it by digging into my face. It made me feel embarrassed because I had scabs and acne. When I really went at it, it made me afraid to show my face in public and I wanted to hide from the world. I felt disappointed; like I had no self control. I wondered what was wrong with me. I knew that it was wrong, but I still couldn’t stop myself.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis from my aesthetician and I noticed results after the first session. Almost instantaneously, I was calmer as I started following some of the tips that Laura gave me. It’s been relatively easy. I have time to sit down and relax and get that positive reinforcement. I feel more in control. My skin has cleared up and I have a lot less scarring.

I really feel like I have some secret techniques in my pocket now. I even feel more confident beyond the picking. I feel better about my outward appearance and I’ve also learned some time management skills with the help of hypnosis. I didn’t even realize how much my confidence was affected by being late and I’m more aware of the way that I stand and speak, so that I create a more confident air.

There are so many things that I’ve benefited from, but stopping the habitual picking, better self-confidence, and time management have been the most important to me. I feel less anxious and stressed and I’m a happier, more positive person. I would absolutely recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to stop picking because with a behavior like picking there are often other reasons why we are doing it. Beyond just recommending hypnosis for picking, I would recommend it to individuals who are dealing with other behavioral issues because it’s a wonderful alternative to medication.

I think that hypnotherapy is a great way to fix those behavioral issues that you may not even be aware are causing the picking. I’m confident that I’m free of my problem permanently. I know that even if I were to “slip”, I have resources readily available to me to help me get back in touch with the tools that I need to fix it. The daily positive reinforcement and behavior modification over time have really helped me to build a new behavior.

Bill (procrastination and organization)
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.

Amy S. (shyness and public speaking)
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with shyness and fear of public speaking for the last thirty years. Whether it was a social or professional situation, I wasn’t able to feel comfortable just being me. The issues were affecting my work because I regularly have to speak in public for my job. I have to be in a leadership role and take charge of projects. If I’m scared or anxious all the time, it makes things really hard. When I had to speak publicly, I would get really nervous about it and obsess over it for weeks. Every time I thought about it, I felt physically anxious and I always lost sleep. I knew there was a part of me that really wanted to do it, but a bigger part of me dreaded these experiences, so I was constantly fighting with myself. My heart rate would shoot up and I couldn’t speak without my voice shaking; I was tied to the podium and couldn’t move. My thoughts and physical reactions to these situations made me feel really out of control.

I tried reading self-help books, doing psychotherapy, yoga, meditation, talking to friends, basically anything that I could think of to take care of the problem. Some things helped, with cognitive behavioral therapy I reached a plateau, but moved away and left my therapist. When I tried to do things on my own I was limited subconsciously. When I read self-help books, it made sense to me, but it was still just a conversation with myself. My friends were biased and sometimes you just need an impartial outside source.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis when I was doing a search on yahoo. I found out that I was a good candidate for hypnosis after going through the questionnaire, so I decided to schedule an appointment. I started noticing results right away. I was thinking about things in a different way and instead of obsessing, I told myself a more positive story. I feel more in control now and I’m not losing sleep over things anymore. I’ve had two or three big occasions presenting in front of other people and I didn’t obsess over them. It was really cool being able to think about a future activity and feeling fine about it. I feel more relaxed and I can move around during a speech or presentation.

This process has been a lot easier than anything that I’ve tried before. It appeals to my logical side and somehow takes away the baggage. I don’t have to fight with myself anymore. If I flub something during a speech, I’m okay with it. I feel more confident because I’m comfortable in my own skin. I find myself talking to people that I don’t know and putting myself out there in a way that I never would have before.

The most important benefits that I’ve received are feeling more comfortable, more confidence, and just being okay with being me. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to work on shyness and public speaking because it works. I’m confident that I’m free of my problem permanently and I’ve been telling all my friends about it. I feel leaps and bounds from where I was. It was hard to envision myself feeling comfortable giving a speech or being myself in a social situation, but because those things have happened for me now, I have a frame of reference for it. A few weeks ago, I had a meeting out of town and I was a different Amy, now I know what that feels like and it doesn’t seem like a far stretch to do it again.

Lauren Snyder (sports)
Student
Bastrop, TX

I’ve had problems with fear of doing a back handspring for the last six months. I had a mental block and I felt like I just couldn’t do it. I really needed to get this back handspring because I wanted to try out for cheerleading at school. If I did competitive cheerleading, I needed to get the back handspring out of the way. I wasn’t sure if I would ever be able to do it and that made me feel stressed. I knew that if I couldn’t overcome this it meant that I probably wouldn’t make it onto the school team.

I told myself that I was going to do it right; I would start to run and decide that I wasn’t going to do the back handspring, so I would end up falling on my back. I didn’t know what was going on with me. I tried putting sticky notes around my house to remind me that I could do it, but it didn’t work. My coach told me that I had to get over it and that made me frustrated. I couldn’t get my brain to listen to me and I didn’t have focus. I was afraid that I would never be good enough to make it in tumbling.

My mom read about A New Day Hypnosis on citysearch. I had talked with her about going to a hypnotist and I just laughed at it. I thought I would be looking at a swinging watch and thought it would make me dizzy or something. I was so desperate to get over this that I was willing to try anything.

I noticed right away that I was feeling more confident. It’s gotten a lot better and I’ve made a lot of progress. I feel more in control and I’m able to focus better. I’m not doing a sideways back handspring and that’s a big relief for me. I feel more confident and a lot more positive about things. I’m like a motivational speaker in class because I tell everyone that they’re going to do perfect back handsprings just like me.

The most important thing for me has been the ability to focus my mind. I would recommend A Ne Day Hypnosis to anyone who is a gymnast or cheerleader with this problem because it’s really helped me a lot. I feel more confident, I’ve gotten rid of bad habits, and I sleep better at night. I’m fixing all my problems now and I’m excited because I tried out for cheerleading and made it onto the team! I know that I’ll continue to be able to do the back handspring and make more progress to meet my goals.

Charity Bentley (fear of heights)
Flower Shop Employee
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with fear of heights for the last year. I was really afraid of falling and being in high places. I would drive different roads and not do certain things so that I didn’t have to drive on overpasses and other elevated areas. I wouldn’t go sight seeing if it had anything to do with heights. I couldn’t even stand on the second level at a shopping mall. I felt out of control and it was embarrassing. I was self conscious because I couldn’t do anything and I’d become very dependent on my fiancée to get around. I was freaking out about it a lot and it made my life more stressful and difficult.

Since I’ve moved to Austin I’ve noticed that there are a lot of bridges and I found myself taking longer to get places so that I wouldn’t have to drive certain routes. I decided that I needed to take care of my problem before it got more out of control, so when I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on yahoo, I decided to make an appointment.

I started to notice that I had less anxiety getting on overpasses and didn’t feel as nervous when I was driving with other people. I went on a trip to San Francisco and I’d been really scared because I knew that there were going to be a lot of high places, but it turned out that it wasn’t as bad as I had imagined. We drove up some mountains and went over a couple of big bridges and I was able to handle it.

I do whatever I want now. I don’t have to wait on my fiancée or depend on him to take me different places, which gives me a stronger feeling of control. I feel more relaxed and more confident and really feel that I can do anything. I’m not held back anymore. I feel less anxiety and that has made the quality of my life a lot better.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who has a fear of heights because it’s all about your subconscious and the way that you think. I don’t think a lot of people really understand what hypnosis is all about and how it works, but I’m confident that I’ve seen a lot of progress and that I’ll continue to improve.

Arnold Mupakati (confidence)
Respiratory Therapist
Pflugerville

I’ve had issues with self confidence, fear of rejection, and shyness for the last 25 years. My lack of confidence impacted me a lot and affected every aspect of my life. I was self-conscious around people and I shied away from anything challenging. I felt fearful and got nervous. If someone said hello to me, I tried not to say much. I wasn’t taking risks and I just felt bad about myself. There wasn’t any focus because my mind was clouded with negative thoughts and bad memories from the past. I hated my childhood experiences and blamed the past for my problems.

I’ve tried reading self-help and motivational books. I would pick up a book, read it for a few weeks and then put it aside. I might read something inspiring and get fired up, but the fire went out very quickly. I just went back to my old ways and gave up.

I heard about hypnosis when I was watching Oprah and saw that Ben Affleck had quit smoking with hypnosis, so I did a search on yahoo for it. I was a little worried because I’ve seen way too much TV and I had a misconception of what it was going to be like. I thought that I might be in some kind of trance or I wouldn’t know what was going on. I was willing to try it anyway because I was tired of feeling so bad.

I started to notice results after the first session. It was an eye-opener because I started to believe things that I never would have thought about myself. I felt more self control and was better able to deal with day to day situations. I felt more motivated and started working out again.

I feel much more in control now because I don’t get nervous around people. At work, I’m more comfortable with myself and I can talk to anybody. I speak more clearly and don’t mumble as much.

I have a new life and I just feel great because I’m going in the right direction. I have these tools that are totally different from anything I’ve ever tried before. I have more energy and feel better about myself. Hypnosis has helped me to replace my bad behaviors with good ones and change my way of thinking. I’ve shifted my focus to the positive and it’s been easy for me.

I would absolutely recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to work on self confidence because Laura is inviting and makes people feel at ease. She’s easy to talk to and is also inquisitive. I feel a lot better and it’s a relief for me that I can change. It’s like a new beginning.

Lorna (nail biting)
Austin, TX

I’ve had trouble with nail biting for fifty years. I was doing it all day long I wasn’t even consciously aware of it. It felt out of control. Nobody wants to have horrible looking nails and hands, but being a woman with this problem made it especially difficult and as much as I wanted to, I couldn’t stop doing it. I thought when different milestones happened in my life I would stop biting them. It had gotten to a point where I honestly didn’t think that I could stop biting my nails because I’d done it my entire life and it was so difficult for me to overcome.

I’ve put bad tasting things on my nails and it had very little effect. My ex-husband had tried to help me by giving me incentives and bribes and they didn’t work either. I tried hypnosis in the past and the first time I went, I didn’t get a recording, so there wasn’t anything to help reinforce it. I managed to stop for three weeks, but eventually went back to it. I went to another hypnotherapist who gave me tapes, but it didn’t take for some reason. In both cases, the focus was just about thinking how bad it was and that wasn’t enough motivation for me.

I was so sick of it and it was the new year, so I was ready to try it again. I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on citysearch and I was able to stop after the first session. It’s been six weeks since I’ve bitten my nails and it’s been surprisingly easy. I don’t have the impulse to do it and it just doesn’t seem appealing to me anymore. I’m more aware of when my hand is going to my mouth and I stop myself and do something else instead. Changing habits has been the key for me. It feels natural for me to not bite my nails and that has been a relief.

I have an improvement in self-esteem and now that I’ve done this, I want to take care of myself in other ways. I feel more in control and have a real sense of satisfaction. I feel like I’ve overcome it. I’m conscious of the impulse, but now I have a choice and I don’t engage with it. I feel more confident and more like a complete person because I don’t have this thing that I have to hide anymore. Because I can do this, I know that I can improve other things in my life as well.

When I see my hands on the steering wheel, I don’t have to think about how disgusting they look or be ashamed of them. I feel proud of the way that my hands look and I don’t have that source of shame that I’ve carried around my whole life. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis because it has worked for me and I think it would work for other things, too. I’m confident that I will continue with my progress because it isn’t desirable for me and I don’t want to do it anymore.

Ramona Jarvis (insomnia)
Certified Public Accountant
Austin, TX

I’ve suffered from insomnia for fourteen years. It was horrible and really frustrating for me. It was just awful, I was in my head all the time and I couldn’t make it shut up. I wasn’t able to sleep without medication and didn’t like taking pills, but it seemed like the only solution. I started to feel a little out of control because I couldn’t go to sleep like everybody else. It was getting to the point where I was afraid to go to bed because I thought it would be a bad night and that made feel me more anxious and worried. I didn’t have a lot of energy and I’d get in bad moods pretty regularly as a result.

I tried acupuncture, but I wasn’t diligent about it and didn’t notice much change, so I quit after a few meetings. I used sleeping pills and they were effective, but I didn’t find that my sleep was as restful and didn’t like having to depend on a drug to go to sleep.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis from my husband who said it had been relaxing for him. I was leery about it and really thought it wouldn’t help. I’d only seen the television hypnosis and I didn’t think it would work for me. Since starting my hypnosis, I noticed that I was able to relax more and start sleeping more. I find that I’m less anxious and I worry less, so that I can sleep better. I feel more confident because I don’t care as much about what people think of me anymore. My CDs are very relaxing and uplifting and I feel physically better and more energetic because I’m getting good rest.

The best thing for me about all of this has been that I have the ability to control my life more. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants help with insomnia because I know that I’m a tough case and it helped me. I’m confident that I will be able to get myself to sleep and that’s worth a lot to me.

Amy Raskin (self-esteem)
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with low self-esteem all of my life. I was missing a few basic things from childhood that I needed in order to live an optimal life. I’ve felt limited in my life and I’ve lived a much smaller life than what I feel inside. I know that I have more to express, but I didn’t have the courage to do it. My life was boring and uninteresting and I didn’t have a direction or a career path in mind. I didn’t feel in control of my life; love and relationships scared me and I would run at the first chance if I felt strongly for a romantic partner.

I had five years of therapy, which helped with some things, but not with this issue. The pain from childhood went away, but I still had some of the same basic issues that I hadn’t been able to resolve. I’ve tried bitching at myself to get me out of this rut and that didn’t really work for me. It’s never been easy to change this on my own, so I decided to try and take a different route.

I had lunch at Austin Java and saw the sign for A New Day Hypnosis next door, so I decided to call. After using hypnosis, I noticed right away that my sleep was better and I was feeling better about myself. I found myself bouncing back faster from difficulties and feeling more confident in general. This process has helped me to make it okay to be who I am. I feel like I love myself more and I’m taking better care of myself. I feel more capable of handling any problems that might come up.

It’s all just happening now without making much effort. I feel like I’m waking up from a dream in which I thought I couldn’t do things and I’m amazed that I actually feel that I can do it now. The next time that I meet someone that I really feel a spark with, I won’t run away and I’ll just let things happen naturally.

In the past, I’d always been able to bask in the light of my friends and loved ones, but I didn’t feel it inside. I noticed the other night at a party that I was taking in love from one of my friends and letting it light me up from inside. That was pretty cool because I’ve never been able to do that before and it was an awesome feeling.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to overcome something similar because it just cuts to the chase. If you know where there is something that you want and what it is, why not go straight to hypnotherapy? Sometimes you need to explore your issues and tell your story, but this seems to get results as well. I’m confident that the progress that I’ve made so far is real progress and it’s exciting to see how well I’ve done.

Jack Kadain Kirby (confidence)
Entrepreneur

I’ve had trouble with confidence since I was five. Most people don’t think I have a confidence problem, but the issues were really affecting my life. They were holding me back and keeping me from living a healthier life. I was a workaholic smoker who wasn’t taking care of myself or really living. I was a shell of a person in a lot of ways and that felt out of control. I didn’t make it a priority to nurture my creative side because I didn’t think I would be good enough.

I’d read a lot about hypnosis, but I just wanted to see if it really worked. I was at the Austin Java Company and saw A New Day Hypnosis next door. A lot of the other hypnotists looked intense in their photos and some of them looked a little too uptight for me, but when I looked up A New Day online I decided to call because I liked Laura’s picture.

I wasn’t sure if it would be effective, but I started to feel a lot more confident. I’m really challenging myself again and I feel blessed with this process. I’m writing and I’m happy about it. I feel like I can take on a lot more stuff and I know that I’m not going to work 60 hours a week and feel so worried about money anymore. Stopping smoking was also really simple for me. It was literally “bam” and I walked out of the office and didn’t want a cigarette. I can be around smokers now and it doesn’t phase me. I truly feel free of it.

I feel like I’ve gotten more accomplished with hypnosis than I ever did in the last fifteen years with therapy. I just think that there is a lot to be said for not having to talk about the same thing over and over again. It’s a different way to re-live an experience because I don’t have to reveal everything. I’m tapping into myself and hypnosis gives me the chance to have the experience without having it exposed or unearthed in a way that isn’t helpful.

I’m really paying more attention in my life. I feel like this has given me the chance to have more insight into what is really happening mentally, physically and emotionally. I feel a lot more in control. Before, I would get stressed and want to have a cigarette and that desire just isn’t there anymore. I can shut the negatives off faster because I acknowledge them and step back as opposed to letting them completely consume me.

Laura’s straightforward approach works for me. I like the way that she runs things and helps me to get to the core of the issue. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to improve themselves because of my own experience. I’ve seen a lot of changes and I’m confident that I won’t smoke again. I know that I need to nurture myself and I’ve gained some tools about how to check in and pay attention. I don’t intend to let it slip and I plan to continue with my progress.

Valerie M. (time management)
Nurse
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with time management my whole life, but it got really bad after I left the air force and I didn’t have that structure anymore. I got a much higher anxiety job and I just lost the ability to be punctual. I felt out of control. When I was late, I always convinced myself that I would do better the next time and I never did. It affected everything in my life. I wouldn’t get things done when they needed to be done and then everything was crazy. I wouldn’t have food prepared because I hadn’t planned and I would end up hungry, and grumpy, and late, and guilty.

I drove my husband nuts and it messed up my self-confidence because people couldn’t depend on me to be on time. It made me feel chaotic and unprofessional and it was affecting my work. I was showing up late and in an anxious chaotic mode, so I got off on the wrong foot and I wasn’t able to think clearly. It gave a really bad impression.

There was a huge mental block that I couldn’t overcome. I tried to fix my problem by looking for advice on the internet and I even bought a book about perfectionism, but it didn’t really help with this. I set all of my clocks forward, but I would just do the mental math and figure out what time it really was and still be late.

I saw a flyer on the IGA board and I thought about it. Six months later, I saw it again at Sun Harvest and I’d had a particularly bad week of being late, so I decided to call. I started to notice a change in myself when I no longer wanted to risk a few more minutes and go to the edge of the cliff before leaving for work. I started to leave early for my appointments and I felt a lot better and less stressed. Now, I notice that I work better because I get there on time. I feel more in control and it feels really good. I know that I can be sure that when I tell myself I am going to do something, I know that I will do it without any doubt. I feel more confident because I can trust myself now.

In my professional life, I present an image that can be taken seriously and I really feel in control. Being organized and on time was such a hurdle for me and such an important goal to achieve. I feel more confident now that I’ve overcome my issue. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who feels like their behavior is beyond their control because when it’s something that feels deep-seated in your psyche; this is a good method to overcome it. I’m confident that I’m not going to be unrealistic about my expectations and that I will continue to be organized and on time.

TJ Diaz (fear of motorcycle racing)
Entrepreneur
Austin, TX

I decided to use hypnosis to overcome my fear during motorcycle racing. I’ve always competed in motor cross, but I’ve had problems for the last few years. The fear had become so overwhelming that I wasn’t having fun anymore and I wasn’t motivated to get better. Biking had been my escape from corporate life and when I didn’t have a vehicle to do it, things weren’t working out for me. I was feeling more negative and less confident.

It had been my salvation on the weekends and I didn’t have it anymore. I felt like I couldn’t control some specific aspects of my life and that made me feel more stressed. I tried to meditate and do creative visualization to overcome my problem and they didn’t really work for me. In my mind it worked out, but when I was in the moment I still choked.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on citysearch. Laura had a lot of good reviews so I decided to call. I noticed a change after the first day; I immediately noticed that when I was performing sports I progressed much faster than I had in the last three years. It’s been easy to have the confidence to commit to something and believe in it. I’m more focused now and I have a different way of looking at things, which makes me feel good.

I feel more committed and less fearful of making other changes in my life. I’m more in control because I’m accomplishing things incrementally and I’m moving forward. Making this change has allowed me to make decisions without over thinking them and taking more risks in my life.

The most important benefit that I’ve gotten has been relaxation, I’ve learned to quiet my mind and I’m noticing patterns in my life that I’m much more in tune with. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who has a limitation in their life. Everyone has some issue that they are trying to overcome and they may not know how to tap into the more cerebral aspect of how to accomplish things.

This process allows you to put on a different lens and look at things from the outside in. Hypnosis is one vehicle to allow you to get into that mindset so that you can actually move things further along the way. I’m confident about where I am and my progress. I’ve achieved a lot more than I thought that I would and I’m on another level now. I have a new foundation that I can stand on firmly and I plan on just going further and further from here.

Shannon (confidence and stage fright)
Actor/Writer
Austin, TX

My issues with confidence have been a lifelong challenge. I’m establishing myself as a working actor and wasn’t able to pursue my goals. It felt humiliating and overwhelming and it had become painful to pursue challenges. I tried and tried, but it wasn’t getting any better. I didn’t feel like I had a handle on my emotions in these situations. That made me feel out of control and it was not fun.

I hadn’t had any experience with hypnosis and I hadn’t known anyone who had used it before, but I wanted to be proactive about overcoming this limitation. I was a little concerned about using hypnosis and wondered about the subconscious; worrying that something might happen while I was in an altered state.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on both citysearch and yahoo.com. I decided to call because there was a lot of good information on the website and I had read a lot of positive feedback.

After my first session, I noticed results right away. It’s been really great to be able to work on it and make progress. Now I have some skills to deal with my nervousness and I’m able to remind myself that I’ve felt confident before and that I can draw from that. I feel more in control now. I have a lot less fear when auditioning or meeting people in intimidating situations when I perceive the stakes to be high. I feel much more confident now and I just feel equipped to handle all sorts of different situations that might come up and have success with all of my goals.

The most important part of the process for me has been learning how to deal with these kinds of situations and being able to handle them. I’m confident that I’m free of my problem permanently because I’ve been in several situations that would have been a real problem in the past and I’ve been able to handle them with a calm demeanor and haven’t lost control. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to work on their confidence and overcome anxiety because I’ve found Laura to be intuitive and insightful and the process has been very helpful for me.

Nam Szeto (compulsive coughing)
Web Design
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with stress induced coughing for the last couple of years, but the bigger emotional problems that are responsible for the cough have been there all of my life. My persistent cough was a psychosomatic symptom of being lost in my emotions and unable to cope with the stress and anxiety that I was facing. There were long stretches where I was coughing nonstop literally all day. The coughing was preventing me from having a normal social life and a healthy, effective family life. It disrupted my life and limited me in terms of what I could or could not do.

I tried three years of psychotherapy to overcome my problem. The therapist was great about listening, but when it came to helping me figure out what to do about the problem, that wasn't a part of it. It's important to understand where you come from, how you're built, and figure out what kind of life you want to lead. Therapy gave me the basic steps, but I needed more than that. I studied Buddhism and meditation, which helped me to develop self awareness and led me to understand what needed to happen to solve this problem.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on citysearch. I had some qualms about using hypnosis because it’s not widely accepted in our society. There is a social stigma towards hypnosis and I was concerned that this wasn't going to be useful, but I decided to find out more. After the second session, my cough diminished. I had a stronger self awareness and I wasn't just recognizing feelings, but also thinking about what I was going to do with them.

At this point, I'm no longer coughing. I'm sleeping better at night and I'm not floored or taken aback in situations because I have very specific techniques for getting myself out of irrational emotions. To me, the process is more about actionable wisdom. It's simply taking things that people realize that they should do in conducting their lives and teaching them how to do it.

I really like the process because it actually maps out the steps that are necessary to getting to my goals and I find that imminently useful. I think that the techniques for replacing negative thoughts with positive ones have been really excellent and I no longer think that any problem in life is insurmountable.

Now, it’s just a matter of developing awareness, practicing, and continuing to keep working at it. I know that I’ve mastered the techniques for dealing with the things that might come up and I can combat them effectively. I've already recommend A New Day Hypnosis to others and I'm confident that I have the exercises down; it's liberating to be in touch with a problem and really understand the steps to take in order to solve it.

Matthew Tray (study skills)
Technical Coordinator
Austin, TX

I came to A New Day Hypnosis because I had decided to go to law school, but was having a lot of difficulty studying for the LSAT. I just couldn’t focus at all. There were so many issues and difficulties in my life that were piling up one after the other and they had an impact on my study skills. First, I’d an infestation of bed bugs in my house and I lost all of my furniture and had to move. Then, my parents got divorced, my dad had hip replacement surgery and my aunt passed away all within a six month period. I wasn’t sleeping well because of everything that was going on and when I took the LSAT for the first time it was pretty bad.

Ever since, I’ve had a lot of anxiety and a huge mental block when I tried to take LSAT practice tests. I went to tutoring and the scores that I was getting definitely wouldn’t get me into any law school. There was so much stuff going on with me that I couldn’t overcome and I felt like there were huge barriers preventing me from success. I looked at the questions, but didn’t really understand what they were saying. The mental block was so overpowering that it almost felt like I couldn’t read when I took a practice test.

After two and a half hours of studying, I had a terrible headache. The LSAT isn’t an easy test and I needed some outlet to focus my mind on the task at hand without getting side-tracked by the things that were going on in my life. I felt like I wasn’t all there when I was taking the test and it was starting to affect my outlook. I looked at my life and ask myself what crappy thing was going to happen next. I was to the point where I decided that if I had to do a Jedi mind trick to make this work than I would try it.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on yahoo local and decided to give it a shot. I started noticing results almost immediately after my first meeting. I felt like I was wiping away a lot of the distracting thoughts and had increased mental clarity. Being able to free the mental block and open my mind up to new possibilities has helped me out a lot. During practice tests, when I find myself in a really tough situation I would remind myself that my mind is like a laser. I’m coaching myself through the questions, which I wouldn’t have done before and that’s helped a lot.

I never have headaches when I study now and I can go three to four hours without feeling tired. I’ve developed strategies to get myself through tougher questions and I feel more in control because I have much tighter reigns on my goals. I know more about what’s in front of me and I have a much clearer focus on my future. I feel more confident knowing now that I can do a lot better than I’ve ever done before on the LSAT.

The most important benefit that I’ve received has been overcoming the mental block and being able to be at peace with what I need to do. I’ve really improved my practice scores and that’s been happening on a routine basis.

I recently took the LSAT again and it was funny because everybody else was standing around freaking out and I felt just fine. It was easy for me to just relax and have fun, which is completely opposite from my last experience with this test. I recommended A New Day Hypnosis to one of my coworkers because I feel so much better about things now and I think that other people can benefit in the same way. Law school is such a huge undertaking, but I feel confident now that I can go into it, master the concepts, and be successful.

Marie Leal (study skills)
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.

Karen Heath (procrastination and study skills)
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.

Jose Manuel Cortes (OCD and negativity)
Student
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with obsessive and negative thoughts since I was six years old. In the past, I’ve had emotional breakdowns and sometimes thought that I might be going crazy. It was affecting school because I was so stressed and worried about it. My negative thinking also affected my friendships.

I was very angry and had trouble with getting into fights. In the moment, I sometimes thought that I wasn’t able to control things like counting, tapping and washing my hands. I was also having trouble sleeping because I was thinking a lot at night. I’ve tried many things to help me: prescription pills, psychotherapy, and many other types of therapy. It kind of worked a little bit, but then it stopped working. I realized that instead of working against it, I wanted my mind is working with me instead. I thought that hypnosis might work, so I did an internet search.

I found the citysearch website and there was a listing for A New Day Hypnosis. There were a lot of entries from different people on the site. I had some concerns that using hypnosis might be dangerous, but everyone said that it was great, so decided that I would try it.

I noticed results around two days after my appointment, I was a lot more calm and at peace. I believe that one should be committed, so if you want to improve you have to do as much as you can, so I think that has helped to make this easier for me. I am now able to stay calm in classes and during exams or at work. I’m also going right to sleep. I know when I have had a stressful day; I can just listen to my sessions and feel immediately calm with a good outlook.

I am able to be more focused on my goals. Now I have many tools to overcome the things that weren’t working for me and I see myself as a lot stronger. Because I am calm and focused I make much better decisions now. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis because if a person wants to change something but has a strong part of them that is telling them not to stop, this can help. When you have more tools you have a much better chance of fulfilling your goals. I am confident that as I continue to work on this, my issues will not pose a problem for me in the future.

Jarrett Fisher (study skills)
Student
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with study skills my whole life. It was stressful for me because sometimes I didn’t study very well and I didn’t get good grades. Because I wasn’t doing well in school, I had a bad attitude and I was a real smart aleck. I knew that I was out of control and it was affecting the way that I learned. I would be talking to friends more than I was listening and studying, so I was getting bad grades.

My parents and teachers were yelling at me a lot. I got grounded and my life was getting really boring. I had my phone, my TV, and my X-Box taken away because my grades were so bad. My parents would tell me if I did what I was supposed to, then I would get my stuff back. It would work for a little while, but when they gave me my things back, I went right back to the way I used to be. We tried medicine out and it wasn’t working very well, so the doctor took me off of it. I tried tutoring and it helped me understand a little bit better, but they weren’t really teaching me a whole lot.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis when my mom found out about it on the internet. I read the comments from people and I thought that it would work. I started to notice results after my first session. I was studying more and getting better grades. I had better focus and concentration and I feel a lot less stressed and worried.

I feel more confident now because I know that when I do my work earlier, I can do more things with my free time. I feel more in control because I’m not getting into trouble as much. I’m taking down notes in class and paying more attention to my teachers. I’ve learned how to study and that makes me feel a lot better.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants help with study skills because it works. It helped me learn how to control myself and get my work done on time. I know that I’m going to keep working at this and that makes me confident that I’ll continue to make more progress.

Jackie Mendez (fear of driving)
Inside Sales
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with driving for the last twenty years. I was scared and didn’t want to drive on the highway; I always had to have someone drive for me whenever I needed to go anyplace further away. I just avoided it and the fear got worse. Even talking about driving made me hyperventilate and feel like I couldn’t control myself. I would find other ways to get places so that I didn’t have to drive on the highway and everything took a lot longer. I wasn’t able to go anywhere by myself. It was pretty bad because I couldn’t run an errand or go when I wanted to. I had no independence and had to wait for other people to drive me. I had to ask coworkers to drive me places and I was embarrassed about it. One night, when my ride had had too many margaritas, I was forced to drive us home and had to go down the access road all the way from Georgetown and it took me three hours to get home.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on citysearch. When I read that Laura had won the hypnotist of the year, I decided to call. I started noticing that I felt comfortable and less tense when someone else was driving and that I actually wanted to drive.

I feel more relaxed and in control now. When I think about driving, I’m not so scared. I drove last Friday and there was a lot of traffic, but I still felt comfortable. I was focused and relaxed and just ready to do it. If I started to feel nervous, I remembered what Laura and I talked about. I feel more confident now because I can do stuff whenever I want. The most important thing for me has been the relaxation about being able to drive on the highway. I would recommend A New Day hypnosis to anyone who wants to fix this problem and I’m confident that I will continue to make progress.

Eddie Hogan (coping with illness)
Retired Teacher
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with chronic diarrhea for the last twenty years. This issue has affected my life because I don’t go out much and travel was difficult. I know that there is an emotional component to the problem and I didn’t feel like I was managing things well. I was always uptight and that was a by-product of the condition. I would tell myself that I couldn’t do things or visit people and it became a crutch or an excuse for me to stay home.

My daughter had spoken to someone who was seeing a hypnotherapist in Dallas and she thought that it might help me in my situation. I did a Google search for hypnotherapy in Austin and I found out about A New Day Hypnosis. I had known a guy in the army that did stage hypnosis and it was quite entertaining. I didn’t think that there was any harm in it, so I decided to make an appointment.

I started to notice things really taking hold after my third meeting. I felt much more confident about the situation and I felt sure that I could learn how to deal with it. I also noticed that I was more considerate of my wife and her feelings. We’re approaching fifty years of marriage and I know that we were taking each other for granted.

I realized that she had to put up with my condition and after I started visiting with Laura we had a really candid talk about our situation and circumstances. I began to understand where she was coming from and my attitude towards her improved. I gave her more hugs and I went out of my way to be more considerate.

I’ve noticed that my behavior and my attitude have changed a lot. I’ve come to terms with the illness and now I’m working on managing it. I know that I have the ability to control how I feel about the situation and how I handle it. It turns out that it wasn’t that difficult to change my behaviors. Through this process, I stopped worrying about all the stupid stuff that I did when I was young and started focusing on the positives instead of my regrets.

I feel more in control now because I’m maintaining my condition better. I’m not so worried about it anymore and I don’t make a big deal about it. I’m still aware and I have to be prudent, but I’m not as cautious about things like I used to be. I’m running errands and getting out more. I’m not feeling sorry for myself as much anymore and I’ve started reminding myself that it’s not so bad, which boosts my confidence.

The most important benefit that I’ve received has been learning to relax. I’m not using my condition as a crutch anymore. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis because I’m a lot better off than I was before. This process has helped me to brush away some of the cobwebs and have a much more positive perspective on my life.

Patty Lopez (procrastination)
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.

Jennifer S. (inappropriate emotions)
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with excessive crying and being inappropriately emotional my whole life. In any situation where I felt judged or put on the spot, I would cry and couldn’t stop. It happened in relationships, with friends, and in professional settings. Whenever I did it, I would feel embarrassed and make other people feel uncomfortable. I focused on trying to make it stop, but it just made things worse. I would go in my head and couldn’t listen to anybody else because the emotions were the only thing I could think about. In work situations, I would get caught off guard with a confrontation that I couldn’t prepare for and I always felt like I lost some respect from my coworkers after my emotional outbursts.

It was awful, I would tell myself that I had to stop and would really beat myself up about it. I tried to figure it out on my own and read a bunch of books about controlling emotions. I would usually lose interest about halfway through it and not complete it. I felt defeated and didn’t think I would ever be able to make any improvements. I knew that my reactions had a lot to do with me training myself into a behavior and I thought that hypnosis would be the most effective way to overcome it.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on Citysearch. I was skeptical about it and wasn’t sure if it would be effective for me, but I ended up noticing results very quickly. I had a general feeling of lessened anxiety and I also felt a lot less stress.

I’ve got a lot more tools to help me with those situations now and it makes me feel more confident. I can communicate better than I could before and I feel more in control because I’m approaching it from a different angle. I have other things to think about externally so that I’m not freaking out about my emotional reactions anymore.

I’ve had several challenging situations come up recently that would have caused me to become overly emotional and I’ve handled them well. I recently put in my two weeks notice at my job. If I hadn’t had these tools, I know that I would have freaked out.

The most important benefit that I’ve received from hypnosis has been learning how to divert myself from having the reaction and the ability to keep things in perspective and think outside of myself. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to overcome this because I really look forward to coming to my appointments and being in a very relaxed mood when I leave. I’m confident that it’s not going to be a big problem for me anymore and that gives me a real sense of relief.

Michelle (anxiety)
Clinical Researcher
Austin, TX

I’ve suffered from my issues with anxiety since I was sixteen or seventeen and it’s been ongoing for many decades since then. My anxiety has interfered with dating and social relationships. In a work environment, although I had the skill level, I didn’t appear confident and was so uncomfortable. The job that I have can cause stress and the way I approached some of my problems were adding to the stress and negativity. I would get very down and withdraw. I had so much anxiety that I was too fearful to move on from a job that I didn’t like.

I felt out of control and it was distressing. I found that the older that I was getting, instead of becoming more confident like a lot of people get as they age, I was caring more about what other people thought. It was such a battle with my energy and time.

I’ve gone to some counseling, but I would only do it when I really felt horrible. I’d do a handful of sessions and feel better for a little while, but I would always dip back into negative thinking. I’ve read self-help books; I’ve also had anti-depressants prescribed by my family doctor, which actually made me feel worse. I also participated in a non- medication anxiety study at the University of Texas. I also self-medicated with alcohol, which wasn’t a healthy way to address issues. Over the years, I’ve had pockets of improvement, but this time I was looking for more long term change.

I saw an ad for A New Day hypnosis at Austin Java. I did a google search and saw the website, which looked promising to me. I’d used hypnosis in the past and I found it to be helpful. I knew that I had to retrain myself, so I decided to try it again. I’ve found Laura’s approach to be more helpful at alleviating a lot of problems. I’m a very private person, so I don’t always expose my weaknesses and fears to people.

With Laura’s help, I’ve been able to get to the root of the problem. Although some of the issues that we’ve discussed are serious or emotional for me, Laura has made it a lot of fun. It’s been very effective for me to discuss these fears and be provided with the tools to think in more positive and productive patterns. She has a firmness about her and she knows how to get people to be more compliant, so I’ve appreciated that. She also has a very personalized approach.

Socially, I’m feeling more comfortable. I’m building layers of new information and remedying the various deeply ingrained issues that I’ve faced. I notice now that I feel less anxious. When I go into social situations I notice that my stomach feels much better than it used to. I have escape medication in my purse for anxiety, but I haven’t had to use it. I don’t carry anxiety in my back and neck anymore, so my muscles aren’t tense and in pain like they used to be. I’m also sleeping a lot better.

I feel more in control with my work environment and my stress levels. I’ve had some anxiety associated with different driving situations and I’ve tackled some really tough ramps and spaghetti bowls that I didn’t think I would be able to manage in the past. My world is bigger now because I can do the things that I was afraid of. I’m more self-accepting and I feel more confident. I feel more confident about my approach to life’s issues and problems.

The most important benefit for me has been that I’ve found more peace, more joy, and more stability in my life. I’m confident that I have a better set of skills to manage anxiety and I’ve recommended A New Day Hypnosis to others because when something is good and it works, it should be promoted and shared. It’s been a very educational experience and has really helped me improve in life. I’m more relaxed and feel more positive about the future and my outlook.

Donald Norris (procrastination & study skills)
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.

Alison Carrasco (study skills)
Biology Student
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with procrastination since elementary school, but it’s steadily gotten worse over the years. I felt like I didn’t have any control over my behavior. It was like living in someone else’s body at times. I would look at things and have the intention to do them, but feel physically and emotionally paralyzed. My issues with procrastination kept me from completing major goals in my life. I wasn’t as effective as I could be at my job because I was unfocused and wasting time.

This issue has kept me from graduating from college and doing the things in my life that I wanted to do. I didn’t think that I would be able to get through the semester and graduate, so I knew that I needed help. I’ve tried the typical regiment of self-help book, I’d read up on procrastination and did some exploring, but I couldn’t find a solution on my own, so I decided to get somebody else to help. Mentally, I’ve always known that I could do it, but emotionally I didn’t believe that I could. I did some internet research about A New Day Hypnosis and got a lot of good feedback from former clients, so I decided to call.

I started noticing that I was more relaxed after the first session. I felt less anxious when I studied, which was a really big deal for me. I’m getting more done now and my mental barriers are dissipating. It’s been easier to get started on things and I have fewer propensities to avoid things.

This has been the first time that I’ve ever seen any improvement in this throughout my entire life, so it’s been pretty incredible. Things have been much easier to do than before. I’ve felt a lot better long term and much more motivated. It’s easier for me to overcome the anxiety and I’m getting more things done with less stress. I feel more confident because I realize that I can do things and that gives me a sense of control. It’s actually feasible for me to graduate now.

My life has improved because I’m able to get things done and I’m not frustrated with myself the way that I used to be. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to overcome procrastination. Laura is really good at breaking down a lot of the components that go into procrastination and addressing them. She’s good at helping to identify the patterns of behavior and that makes it much more beneficial. I can see the improvement in myself and I’m confident that I’ll continue to improve.

Marlene Fridley (positive thinking)
Graduate Student
Austin, TX

I’ve had issues with my mother that have affected my outlook for as far back as I can remember. I’ve tried self-help books and lots of therapy, going from traditional psychotherapy to alternative therapies. You name it, I’ve done it. The issues I was facing were keeping me from having good relationships, working, performing my best at school, and having a healthy lifestyle. I felt out of control because I had the intention, but I couldn’t make myself do the things that I needed to do because the follow through was missing.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis when I saw an advertisement at Magnolia Café. I had doubts that I could undergo hypnosis because of a previous experience where I couldn’t be hypnotized in the past. Within a week of my first appointment, I noticed that my attitude about my mother had shifted. I was able to stay neutral with her and that was my first inkling that I should go back to see Laura again.

I feel more hopeful now and have a greater sense of control. In dealing with my mother, I find myself being much clearer about my boundaries in general. I’m getting things done that had been sitting there for a really long time. I’ve also noticed that my relationship with my boyfriend has improved.

I feel more confident. When I started doing this, I wasn’t sure what people expected of me and now I don’t have that level of anxiety when I meet new people. I’m also much more conscious of my own self-talk. I don’t feel like I have to be everyone’s new best friend and that’s been a relief for me. Outside of all the improvements that I’ve noticed, the best benefit has been having the sessions to listen to. Listening to the CDs has been easy because it feels really good when I do it. It’s something that I can do for the rest of my life and having that ability is comforting to me.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to overcome similar types of issues because the subconscious mind is very powerful, especially if you tend to be overly analytical like myself. I think doing this process brings me more into balance as I spend meaningful time in my subconscious mind. Although there are still times when I feel resistance, I’m confident that as I progress, I know that I’ll be better than I ever have before.

When I came in for the first appointment and we talked, I thought Laura was crazy when she suggested that she could help me with my problems in five sessions because I’ve been dealing with this stuff for 47 years and nothing had ever been fixed in five sessions. I realize now that I was wrong because I’ve seen so much improvement in myself.

Terri Wright (insomnia & anxiety)
Interior Designer
Dripping Springs, TX

I’ve had problems with insomnia and anxiety for the last three months. It started out when I had a really bad respiratory infection and I found myself panicking at night when I couldn’t breathe. I’ve always been even tempered and all of the sudden I was wigging out. I couldn’t stop the panic and that was really scary for me. There were times when I would have such uncontrollable anxiety that I really felt like I was going crazy.

I tried listening to meditation tapes and they eventually helped me to calm down and sleep, but it really took a long time. It wasn’t really helping me to focus on changes in my thinking because I was still feeling anxiety all the time. I felt out of control.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis from my husband Fred who came to see Laura for help with his insomnia. I was ready to do something. I figured out where the anxiety was stemming from and hypnosis helped me focus on what to work on. I noticed that I was staying calm and sleeping through the night and it’s been a fairly easy process. I don’t really have to think about it and it’s more natural for me. I notice that if I feel a little anxiousness coming on, I know that I can overcome it. I have tools that can help me so that I’m not lost.

Because I’m sleeping better, I can think more clearly during the day. I’m more productive and focused with work because I have a lot more mental clarity. I don’t feel crazy anymore and I’m making lots of other health improvements, too. I’m drinking more water, eating better, and my exercise has increased. Everything is coming together for me as a whole.

I have a greater sense of control now. If I feel a little anxious or unsettled, I can calm myself down. I feel like I went through a dark tunnel and I’ve come out into the light. I have a more positive outlook because I know that I’ve really accomplished something. I feel more confident because I’m not afraid of change anymore.

The most important thing that I’ve gotten out of this is my sanity. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants help with anxiety and insomnia because I’ve been successful and so has my husband. I feel confident that if I do wake up I can go right back to sleep and that’s been such a relief to me.

Tara (fear of driving)
Grants Manager
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with driving-related anxiety for the last twelve years. If I drove on the highway, I would have a panic attack about once a week. I avoided highways and took other routes. One out of every three times I got on the highway, I would panic. Austin is surrounded by highways and in order to get anywhere you have to hop on one. The anxiety was affecting my quality of life. I couldn’t be spontaneous about going places with people in my car because I didn’t want to jeopardize other people’s lives with my driving because I was always fearful.

I once had an anxiety attack when I was driving with my husband on a foggy bridge over Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, it was horrible and we had to pull over. Up to that point, my husband hadn’t realized how bad the problem was for me, when he saw how bad it could get, it shocked him and after that he was always fearful about me driving.

I would try the highway, but I would always have an escape route. I’d always know what exit was coming up so that if I had to pull over and get off at the exit I could do that. I would stay in the right lane if I needed to pull over on the shoulder. I never felt in control, the panic always had control of me; it had a grip on me no matter what I was doing. I was always anticipating the fear and the panic whether or not I was driving.

I’ve tried different things to stop my panic attacks: drinking water, having snacks, and preparing for my trip well in advance. I had supplies on hand. When I started to panic, I would pop a tic-tac or drink some water to help me breathe. It helped me get through it, but I would often have to pull over anyway until I could calm myself down.

I was looking online for hypnotherapy in Austin and I find out about A New Day Hypnosis on yahoo. I had been hypnotized before in a comedy setting, so I knew it would work. I really didn’t want to go on medication and thought that this would be a good option for me. I noticed a change in my behavior after the first session. I wasn’t planning my routes as much and I was much calmer and I didn’t have a panic attack. My husband also commented that I wasn’t carrying around water and tic tacs in the car.

I feel more in control now because I can drive anywhere. I’ve done overpasses and I’ve gone on the highway every day since I started this without any problems. I was always afraid to drive my husband’s car because it was brand new and I didn’t want to have a panic attack and wreck it, but now I’m able to drive it because I feel in control and his car is really fun for me to drive.

I feel more confident now because I don’t balk at the fact that I might have people in my car when I’m driving on the highway. I can drive anywhere and I’ve proven to myself that I can change and I know now that I don’t have to live with this anymore.

The most important benefit for me is that I don’t have anxiety when I get into a vehicle. I overcame that fear and accomplished that goal in my life. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who has anxiety about driving because it works. As long as you believe in yourself and set your mind to it, you can change anything. I’m confident that I’m free of this problem permanently because after living with it for 12 years; I’ve gone a month without an incident and that tells it all for me because it really does work.

Michael (public speaking)
New Business Developer
Austin, TX

I called A New Day Hypnosis because my career had started demanding more public speaking and presentations, responsibilities that had caused severe stress. Although I am a very outgoing and social person, when I was asked to speak in front of a group, whether for a meeting, or formal presentations, I would suffer both mentally and physically.

From the moment I found out I was to present I would put myself in an almost panic like state. I would not sleep, and had difficulty focusing. As I began to present, my heart would race and breathing became erratic. It would usually take me a few minutes to recover before my speech and actions became more normal.

I made a decision that I could not live my life with this fear anymore, let alone advance my career, and I went to see Laura. Quite simply she helped retrain my brain to look at these situations differently. I had, gradually over time, convinced myself that these were extremely stressful and uncomfortable situations. Without Laura’s help I would never have been able to overcome this.

From my very first session I began sleeping through the night, something I had not been able to do in a very long time. Over time, by following the methods Laura had shown me, I no longer obsessed with upcoming presentations. I trained my brain to look at these situations from a much more positive point of view and what happened was amazing. I started to actually look forward to them as an opportunity to flourish and excel rather than to fail.

I would recommend hypnosis, and particularly A New Day Hypnosis, to anyone who allows phobias affect their everyday lives. There is no reason to let your fears limit the potential you have to succeed.

Charlotte Summerlin (teeth grinding)
Landscape Architect
Austin, TX

I’ve suffered from grinding my teeth for at least ten years. I’ve had two mouth guards. I had the soft one, but I bit through it, so I had to get a new one. I talked to the doctor and they didn’t know what to do to help me. They were so fast to want to fix it. They didn’t seem to consider that there might be a natural solution and not just a pill to prescribe.

I wanted help to stop my tooth grinding, not realizing that it was a result of a much bigger problem. I’d never really connected the grinding with the stress and anxiety that I’d been facing. I thought that grinding my teeth was just a habit that I had no control over. Stress and anxiety were ruining my life. I thought the problem was all because of my job, but I realized that it was really about the way that I’d been handling work.

I was working way too much and I didn’t have a life during the week. I wasn’t taking the time to do things that I needed to do on my own. I wouldn’t fix my flat tire or go to the dentist because I couldn’t leave work. I felt a little out of control. Work was so intense and it just never stopped. I felt like a hamster running on the wheel and I wasn’t even able to see what I was running towards. I was so focused on getting everything done and I just kept getting more and more.

I’d told my office mate that my doctor wasn’t helping me with teeth grinding and I wanted to look into hypnosis as an option, so she saw a flyer at the Daily Juice and got me the number. I noticed a complete difference after the first appointment when it came to stress at work. Once I knew what I needed to do it was easy. I began to make changes in my lifestyle and my attitude. I don’t have pressure and pain in my chest or headaches anymore and there’s been a dramatic improvement in my quality of life. The pain is gone and I feel better. I don’t feel stressed, excitable, and wound up anymore. Now I’m taking care of myself and my priorities have shifted. I realize that I didn’t have to live a life that’s out of balance and totally focused on my job.

I feel much more in control now. I’ve gotten my life back and my focus is different. It’s crazy feeling suddenly like I can do what I want. Now I can get home and have four or five hours and I don’t have to do anything because my work isn’t my life anymore.

The most important benefit that I’ve received was the realization that the life I was leading wasn’t good for me at all. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to overcome stress relief and teeth grinding. The hypnosis really helped me to learn how to relax. I’m confident that I have a handle on it and know what I can do to make it better because I’m aware of everything now.

Kristi Curry (public speaking)
Self-Employed
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with public speaking over the last ten years. I felt out of control. I was anxiety ridden and it stopped me from doing what I needed to do. I couldn’t make eye contact with anybody and felt like there was something that separated me from the audience. I would start to freak out as much as a week before I had to do a speech. I was always avoiding and postponing speaking opportunities, it was hard. I just didn’t really want to be doing it. I felt anxiety and it really didn’t feel good to do it.

I started to do Toastmasters to overcome my stage fright and almost didn’t make it in the door thinking that they might ask me to talk. The fear of public speaking didn’t fit my persona because I’m seen by everyone as the rock that they can depend on. Career wise, the fear had become a stumbling block. My business depends that I have enthusiasm and express to other people what my business is about. I had to have the drive for doing what I do because that’s what gets people interested. If I didn’t have that, my business would not survive, so it was essential for me to overcome this problem.

I knew that I had to do something and I woke up one morning and thought to myself that hypnosis might work. I called A New Day Hypnosis and after my first session with Laura, I volunteered to speak at Toastmasters and won a ribbon for my talk. It was really strange for me to want to volunteer and be open to getting up in front of the group. During the speech, I felt more connected to the audience and noticed that I had more confidence. I felt like I was able to have a formulated idea about what I was going to say. This has been a great tool to keep me from getting spun up. The ability to relax has been a key piece because when I’m relaxed I can make progress. If I stay spun up I don’t get anywhere and there’s nothing to be confident about.

At this point, I will be speaking at a wine and cheese client appreciation night coming up. This is my first professional speech for my business and this is also the first time that I’m not saying to myself “how do I get out of it?” I know that my message needs to come across to people. I’m crafting that now and I’m actually excited to see how it goes. It doesn’t bother me to think about getting up and talking and it’s amazing to me that I’m not freaking out. Now I want to say these things and just think about the importance of the messages that I have to share.

I feel more confident and in control now. It has changed the overall cause and effect of everything that I’m about. I’m progressing in directions that I want to progress in and that’s been huge because my livelihood depends on it. I would absolutely recommend A New Day Hypnosis and plan to give a speech about hypnosis at Toastmasters. I feel like I’ve achieved a real benefit from it. Hypnosis is this nebulous thing that nobody really understands it or knows what it is and I’ve had people tell me that it’s scary to them because it’s about someone controlling you. People have this image about hypnosis and until you do it, it’s hard to understand what it’s like. I look at hypnosis as a tool to help me do the things that I want to do. I’m confident about the changes that I’ve made because I don’t have that feeling of avoidance anymore. I don’t feel overwhelmed and I’m just ready to do what I need to do.

Jerry Soto (nail biting)
Student
Austin, TX

I’ve been biting my nails for the last three years. I felt out of control and it wasn’t very good. Sometimes I would be biting my nails and I didn’t even notice that I was doing it. I felt like I couldn’t stop and that made me feel bad.

My mom tried to help by buying gloves for me to wear so that I wouldn’t bite my nails, but they didn’t work because I took them off after a day and started biting again. For a while, we tried putting band aids on my fingers. It worked for a month, but they got itchy so I took them off. My mom would yell at me to make me stop, but that would only work for a few minutes and I would just go back to it.

I was making my mom frustrated and my nails weren’t growing. I was embarrassed about my hands and ashamed of my nails. I thought about it all the time. I was damaging my nails and my mom was disappointed with me. I was afraid if I didn’t stop it would get worse.

My mom found out about A New Day Hypnosis in the Coffee News and decided to make an appointment for me. I stopped biting my nails after I met with Laura for the first time. It’s been really easy and I notice that I’m not anxious anymore. I have more confidence now and I feel more in control. I feel like I can do more things. After I stopped biting my nails, we worked on eating healthier food and exercising. Hypnosis made those things a lot easier for me too.

Laura has helped me by teaching me to get more control. I listen to my CDs and I don’t know why it worked, it just did. I don’t think about biting my nails anymore. I know that I’m not going to bite my nails again because now it’s permanent.

Nelson Wright (anxiety)
Sales
Austin, TX

I’ve suffered from anxiety since early childhood. I was in a serious lull in my life and I felt like I was at a dead end. I had become an introvert and felt like balling up and getting in the corner. I was anxious and afraid, so I had a lot of doubt and questioned myself. I was truly exhausted with my lifestyle and it was affecting my confidence. I had no social life and I wasn’t maximizing my business effectiveness. I felt like I wasn’t in control. I was avoiding things that needed to get done. It was depressing because I sat around a lot more and felt unfulfilled. I’ve tried working on my problem with different psychologists and they tended to just go in circles. We’d have the same dialogue every time. When I tried to get help from psychiatrists, they just wanted to put a band-aid on the problem with prescription medications. I’ve even tried vitamins to overcome my problems, but they didn’t help either.

I heard about A New Day Hypnosis on citysearch. I had some concerns about using hypnosis, but I was desperate and I felt like I’d tried everything else. I was thinking that they would use those cartoon spirals or a swinging watch. After the first session, I noticed that I felt more confident, more positive, and more optimistic.

I’m a lot more relaxed now. I feel more in control and I’m able to exert myself in the community and in my business. I enjoy myself more and I’m more relaxed and happier. I’ve made some efforts to improve my exercise and my diet I’ve lost 15 lbs. I almost feel like I’ve got too much energy now. I feel more confident because I’m less anxious.

I’m more extroverted and I’m not worried about what other people think of me. Sometimes I feel like I could really care less what other people think. I’ve given myself the ability to achieve my goals and have the drive and initiative to concentrate on my plans. I’ve been able to put things back together for myself. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to work on confidence and drive. I was open to it and I wanted change and improvement. I’m confident that I know how to overcome the symptoms if they creep up. I know that I can do it and I know that I’m a lot more extroverted than I’ve ever been before.

Dana Turet (public speaking)
Psychology student
Austin, TX

I’ve had problems with public speaking pretty much my entire life. I’ve always been shy; my mom said that I used to hide behind her legs when people tried to talk to me. As I got older, it just became really difficult to function in school and in social situations where it’s expected that you’ll be able to stand up in front of people and speak confidently.

In college, it was required that I was able to perform at a certain level and act like an adult. I always thought of myself as a confident person, but whenever someone would ask me to stand up and speak, I didn’t feel confident and didn’t trust myself to just get up and talk. It affected my self-esteem and made me really question my ability.

When I tried to get in front of people, my hands would shake, my voice would shake, and I would get out of breath. Everybody always had advice on what to do, but I just couldn’t fix it no matter what I tried.

I’d heard about hypnosis in one of my classes and was a little apprehensive about how it worked, but I knew that I needed help. When a friend recommended Laura’s services I decided to find out what it was all about.

I noticed a change in my behavior after my first session. I had to give a speech the next day and I felt more confident and relaxed. I noticed that when I got up to give the speech, I didn’t feel that paralyzing feeling. I felt more relaxed and in control.

What really clicked for me was the whole idea that you can’t unlearn something, but that you can replace it with something new. I knew that I couldn’t make my fear of public speaking disappear, but I could learn new behaviors and techniques to help me move in a different direction. The most important thing for me has been learning how to control aspects of myself that I couldn’t before.

I would recommend Laura’s services to anyone who wants to overcome their fears. People can save themselves a lot of stress, worry, and effort. I tried so many things that didn’t work and if I’d known that it could be this easy, I could have saved myself a lot of time.

I’m confident that I’ve overcome my fear of public speaking and there’s no way that I could go back. The things that I’ve learned have changed the way that I view the issue and approach the problem. I wouldn’t want to go back to the way that I was because it wasn’t working for me and now I feel happier and more in control of my life.

Craig Jones (motivation/confidence)
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.

Christian Weber (fear of flying)
Tea Salesman
Austin, TX

I’ve suffered from a fear of flying for the last twenty years, but didn’t have a serious problem until I had a traumatic flight about three months ago. I got on the plane and it was really bumpy. I thought that everyone felt a certain amount of pressure when flying and I realize now that things weren’t okay even before the difficult flight. Under normal circumstances I was able manage the anxiety, but I’d been going through a lot of pressure at work at the time and couldn’t handle the combined stress of the flight and the tension that I had already been feeling.

There was a lot of turbulence on the flight and I became so anxious that I couldn’t bring myself to board the connecting flight to my destination. I couldn’t control my response to the environment around me, so I had remove myself from the situation. I wasn’t able to just deal with what was going on and keep going and I felt disappointed and angry with myself. After that, I was so worried about that scary experience happening again that I couldn’t imagine stepping onto a plane. That made me feel out of control. When I wasn’t able to accomplish the mission once, I thought that I might not be able to do it again.

Not being able to fly was having a big impact on my life. It was affecting my work situation because I am required to travel for my job. We’d be sitting in meetings and someone would suggest that we go to California to meet with these guys and I would always say that I didn’t think it was a good idea right now, I realized that I wouldn’t be able to stall forever. It was also affecting my personal life because I have in-laws in Minnesota and my parents are in Germany; so flying is really essential in maintaining these relationships.

Laura was recommended to me by my doctor and I didn’t have any concerns about hypnosis because I wasn’t threatened by it. I started to notice changes right away. I became more aware of the anxiety that I’d been feeling within my life and looked at things differently. I started making changes and I feel more in control now.

I flew recently and noticed the difference in the way that I felt leading up to the flight and on the plane. I could even tell that I was doing better on the return flight compared to the departure. I was able to change the way I responded and that made me feel more confident. It was definitely a mental exercise, but I could do it. It’s been a work in progress and I feel even better about flying now than I’d felt before I had the traumatic experience.

It feels good to know that in a relatively short period of time I can learn to do what I need to do. The biggest benefit for me has been the fact that I can fly now and keep getting better as I go. I’ve also noticed that I’m getting much better sleep. My wife noticed in the past that I’d started scratching my face in my sleep. It would wake her up because it was so loud. She said that I haven’t done this since I went to A New Day Hypnosis. I feel calmer and less anxiety in general.

I’m confident that I’ll be free of my problem permanently because I’ve gotten to this point already and I’ve seen so much progress. As I keep doing this, the suggestions that I’m giving myself are becoming more concrete and solid and the fears are just going away.

I would recommend Laura’s services to anyone who wants to overcome their fear of flying. It’s given me the realization of what’s going on and the tools to help me overcome it. I would never tell somebody to go see Laura and she’ll fix you because it’s not that somebody else is going to fix you. You gain the tools to learn to make changes for yourself.

Amy Rupp (insomnia)
Teacher
Bastrop, TX

I’ve had bad sleep habits since college and I remember having to make up sleep when I was working too hard, but my problem was manageable until the last two years. I spent my Spring Break vacation trying to get the grading done and the reports turned in, so I stayed up late that whole week. I was focused on work and trying to make the goals of the job and get things done and I overextended myself. After that, I couldn’t sleep anymore. As time went on, my anxiety increased about going to bed. I would end up losing sleep during the week and then sleeping all weekend, but I never caught up. I would try to do things that would make me sleepy. I took hot baths, I took deep breaths, and I would read and try not to think about it. I’d get tired, fall asleep, and then wake up again or I would end up reading until 2am.

I’d tried listening to guided relaxation CDs and they didn’t do anything for me, so eventually my doctor prescribed a sleep medication. It was miserable for me. Sleep was all that I focused on and I was tired regardless of what I did or what I tried. It got to the point where I really started to resent bed time. I could usually make it through the week, but by the time it got to Thursday I hit the wall and I would depend on Ambien to fall asleep at night and Ritalin during the day to stay awake. I felt trapped and out of control. I couldn’t see any way out of the pattern. Bedtime became a big monster for me and I felt really angry about it and started to take it out on my husband.

I heard about Laura from my doctor who suggested her services when I told him that I wanted to get rid of the Ambien. The first time that I met with her, I realized that there were a lot of things that I hadn’t been seeing and working on my insomnia revealed some other things for me to work on and improve in my life.

At this point, I haven’t used any sleep medication in a month and it’s been great for me. I can have fun now because I’m sleeping regularly and I don’t have to waste all weekend trying to catch up on my sleep. I’ve also noticed that I have more energy. I don’t feel anxious about going to sleep and can set my own schedule now and feel more in control. I feel confident now because I know that I can get to sleep on my own.

I’m now able to sleep in the bed with my husband without being disturbed by his breathing or moving around and I can even sleep with the TV on in the next room. I would definitely recommend A New Day Hypnosis because there’s been a lot more to it than just overcoming my insomnia. It’s been really empowering to me and it’s a wonderful natural way to solve the problem. I’m confident that this is permanent because I’m able to sleep restfully on my own and that’s been a miracle for me.

Curtis Gardner (study skills)
Student
Round Rock, TX

I’ve had problems with my grades for the last two years. It was bad because I was barely passing my classes. I had a negative outlook on my ability with grades and school. It made me feel insecure and I didn’t have a lot of confidence in myself. It was difficult for me to study, do homework, and learn anything when I was at school. I was worried about my future and afraid that I wasn’t going to be successful in life. I felt like I couldn’t control the things that I was doing. I would be sitting there and listening, but not learning anything. I wasn’t paying attention and I couldn’t make myself focus.

I tried talking to my teachers and asking how they could help me take notes better. I asked counselors at school for advice, but it didn’t help me at all and it usually made it harder for me because I didn’t believe in myself.

My mom looked up A New Day Hypnosis on the internet and scheduled my first appointment. When she first told me about it, it was a little weird, but then I got used to the idea. I figured that it was a new thing to try, why not try it? After the first session, I was taking more notes and doing my homework. I noticed that I was also paying more attention in class.

Now it’s easier to study, do class work, take notes, and get my homework done. I feel more confident and believe in myself that I can do this stuff. I’ve improved a lot and I’m able to focus on things easier now and I feel more calm and relaxed about school.

The most important thing that I’ve gotten from this experience is good grades. Before I came to see Laura I was either failing or barely passing my classes. I had a lot of Cs and one failing grade and last grade report was all As and Bs. I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis because it’s helpful and gave me confidence in myself and believing that I can do it. Now I have the information I needed so that I so that I can do my best in school. Laura gave me the support to get up and go and do the things that I needed to do.

Elisabeth Henderson (fear of needles/sports enhancement)
Receptionist
Austin, TX

I’ve been afraid of needles for as long as I can remember. My mom told me that when I was six months old I was getting my vaccinations and had a hysterical fit; I was sweating, panting, and screaming.

I absolutely could not deal with needles in any way. At the doctor’s office, I would start breathing really hard and my heart rate would speed up, I’d have tunnel vision and all these horrible thoughts racing through my head. I would sweat, my hearing would go out and I would feel like I was going to throw up. I would kick like an infant and totally lose control. It had gotten to the point where I would refuse to get blood drawn or get any shots. My phobia about needles made me afraid to go to the doctor.

I started to realize that my problem was becoming more serious when I recently had a TB skin test. I thought that I’d psyched myself out enough that I wouldn’t react and I made it through my appointment okay, but the feelings just came over me as soon as I got in the car to leave the doctor’s office. My vision started going dim, I started sweating and breathing really hard and my heart was pounding. I had the radio blasting in my car and it was almost like someone was turning it down because I couldn’t hear anything. I was in traffic on I35 and I pulled over into a Wendy’s, I barely remember stumbling into the restaurant and passing out on the trash can.

People would see me react to these situations and think I was nuts. I was embarrassed because it was so small and silly and I knew that people did this all the time with no problem. I felt very out of control. I had this feeling of dread and knew that I would go into hysterics and wouldn’t be able to control my reactions. I was afraid that later in life I would avoid necessary treatment that I might need.

After my experience at Wendy’s, I realized that I needed help. I did an internet search for hypnotherapists in Austin and I found A New Day Hypnosis. I decided to meet with Laura because she seemed so confident that it would work. I overcame my fear after the first session. The change was effortless; I didn’t even know that it had stopped until I was at my appointment in the doctor’s office. I hoped that it would work for me, but I still wasn’t sure. I took the recording of my hypnosis session into my appointment and just closed my eyes and listened to my CD while I waited. When the doctor put the needle in my arm it was like I didn’t feel it. He held my arm up to my face so that I could see the needle in my arm and I didn’t think anything of it. It almost seemed microscopic to me. I’m just shocked at the way that I can see needles and not have any reaction at all now.

Jennifer Powell (nailbiting/nailpicking)
Attorney
Austin, TX

I started having problems with picking my nails after I graduated from law school, which was more than ten years ago. After that challenging time, I had periods where my nails would be fine, but during stressful phases in my life, I would start to pick again. A couple of years ago my stress levels had escalated so much that I started picking at my scalp.

I tried willpower to stop picking and would tell myself that I wasn’t going to do it anymore, but it would only last for a couple of days. Because of my inability to get it under control, I felt embarrassed and shameful. I felt like a failure. I heard about Laura through my doctor who was able to stop biting his nails with her help, so I decided to set up an appointment.

I noticed changes right away because I had considerably less of an urge to pick at either my scalp or my nails. I was able to learn more ways to overcome any impulses that were still there. Overall, it was easy because Laura helped me to develop tools that I could use when I needed them. I feel in control now and my nails and scalp are healthier. It makes me feel more confident and less self-conscious. It’s really different for me because even during the most stressful times I seldom have an urge to pick, but when it happens I’m able to overcome it on my own.

My scalp is healthy, so I can go to the hair salon now and I don’t have to hide my nails when I’m in public. I feel more confident in the way that I look and in my ability to overcome negative behaviors. The best benefit for me has been the emotional well being that came from my ability to overcome the picking. I’m confident that I’m free of my problem permanently and I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis to anyone who wants to overcome nail picking because I haven’t had any recurrence of the behavior. It’s amazing how effective hypnosis can be and how it works so well when just sheer will power doesn’t.

Brian Wise (fear of travel)
Bookseller
Austin, TX

I began having problems with anxiety in 1980 and it’s been on and off since then. It’s kept me from going places and doing things that I wanted to do. I had been able to make progress, but recently it was getting to the point where I noticed that things were started to slide back. I was having panic attacks related to different driving situations and things were getting out of control; I was constantly worried about nothing specific and felt a tense feeling, but couldn’t really identify the source.

Anything that involved going outside of a certain geographic range would become a big problem for me. My stomach was in knots and I had a real sense of edginess, which wasn’t a comfortable way to live. I’ve tried medication and generalized talk therapy to fix my problem. The outcome was pretty good, but I hadn’t been able to overcome that final hurdle. I’d already begun work on my problem, but I needed something to speed it along.

I saw a flyer for A New Day Hypnosis at Bookpeople. I’d used hypnosis in the past and had good results, so I didn’t have any concerns about trying it again. After meeting with Laura, I began to notice less anxiety and fewer unwanted thoughts. As time has gone on, it’s gotten easier and easier. I feel more relaxed and making changes hasn’t been too difficult for me.

I definitely feel more in control now. I’m going more places that I haven’t gone and it’s getting easier each time. I have my personal CDs and I can listen to them anytime, which is a very powerful tool for me. I feel good and have a sense of normalcy again. The general anxiety is gone and I feel more confident because I can go places and know that it’s not a big deal. A long-time friend is getting married in Arlington this year and the best benefit of this experience for me is the fact that I’ll be able to fly there and not feel panicked about it or worried that it will be a huge ordeal.

I would recommend A New Day Hypnosis beca

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