Thanks for the 1,000+ Hypnotic Experiences

Hello?  Hello?  Why is this senior's shoe ringing like a phone?

Last night…or…more accurately written…early this morning I finished entertaining at my final high school event of the 2016 school year.

What a blast!

Performing at after prom and all night graduation parties is fun and rewarding.  The kids are interested in and open to hypnosis and the parents are so appreciative for the help to provide a safe environment.

When combined, I had more than 1,000 kids try hypnosis.  Yes, you read that number correctly -- 1,000.

I want to express my thanks to the Parent Teach Student Association (PTSA) at the schools listed below for allowing me to be part of their event.

Montgomery County, Maryland (After Prom)

Academy of the Holy Cross

Blake High School

Einstein High School

Magruder High School (Read blog post/see photos at this link)

Northwood High School

Poolesville High School

Quince Orchard High School (Read blog post/watch video at this link)

Sandy Springs Friends School (Read blog post at this link)

Seneca Valley High School

Springbrook High School

Fairfax County, Virginia (All Night Graduation Party)

Chantilly High School

Fairfax High School

Marshall High School

Work Related Stress Costs Business $300B Annually

Yes...you read that headline correctly.  It's a "B" for billion.

The results of a survey conducted by Eastern Kentucky University on the impact of work related stress on employee health and productivity are staggering.  Here are the primary culprits:

-Workload:  46 percent
-Personnel Issues:  28 percent
-Juggling Work/Life Balance:  20 percent
-Job Security:  6 percent

I initially wrote about the issue of stress in the workplace in April 2013 when discussing how CEOs are improving performance via meditation, hypnosis and other tools and tactics.  When you consider the results of this new survey, it's apparent the positive impact from a corporate stress reduction initiative would extend well beyond the executive suite.

Image Source:  EHS Today

Comedy Hypnosis TV Show to Debut in US

Next month the US version of the hit British reality comedy show You’re Back in the Room will begin production.   

Set to air on Fox with actor Taye Diggs serving as the host, the show’s premise is intriguing.  A group of contestants are teamed up to perform relatively simple tasks such as frosting a cake or blowing up balloons.  Significant cash prices are the reward when a task or challenge is achieved.

The wrinkle, of course, is that the contestants are first put into a state of hypnosis by mentalist and hypnotist Keith Barry.  The suggestions provided are designed to make the completion of the tasks more challenging and entertaining.

The UK version of You’re Back in the Room has been a hit and the folks at Fox are hoping for similar success here in the States.

Is this comedic take on hypnosis good for the practice of visualization?  Or does it reinforce misconceptions that hypnosis is akin in mind control or magic?

While many hypnotherapists cast a frown on these entertainment-oriented demonstrations of hypnosis (including shows like my Hypnotic Experience), I find raised awareness motivates some people to explore the practice for health, wellness and exceptional living.

So…while You’re Back in the Room may indeed be a bit over the top and dramatic, the show will hopefully spur more interest in how a person can direct their mind in positive and meaningful ways.