A couple of times per year, I have the experience of teaching “Weight Loss with Hypnosis” at a local adult education program. Our classes meet at one of the nearby high schools, and let me tell you, stepping into that building feels like stepping into a whole other world.
Signs are EVERYWHERE…
Big signs, small signs, signs pointing left, signs pointing right, signs shouting “EXIT!” and “AREA OF REFUGE!” and signs whispering little bits of wisdom, if you’re paying attention.
(Paying attention is one of my favorite things to do.)
It doesn’t take much to inspire me. I’ve had a vivid imagination my entire life, the kind that could turn a backyard tree into a portal to another galaxy. It still surprises me that over sixteen years ago, I figured out how to turn my imagination into a career.
Some might call it “quirky.”
“Make your quirks work,” said one of my favorite business coaches, and I’ve taken that to heart ever since.
Anyway, back to the signs.
Every week for four weeks, as I walked to my classroom and later back to my car, I passed the same big handwritten poster. I’d glance at it, smile at it, and keep moving. No big deal.
Or so I thought.
Fast forward to a random day at the grocery store. I’m chatting with a particularly upbeat cashier (I love those little moments of connection), and out of my mouth spills this gem: “Every day isn’t a good day, but there is something good in every day.”
I blinked. Where did that come from?!
And then, boom - it hit me.
It was the sign.
The one I had walked past eight times without even trying to memorize it. Somewhere between the parking lot and the produce aisle, that simple message had burrowed its way into my subconscious and was just waiting for the right moment to pop out.
This, my friends, is exactly how hypnosis works.
Your conscious mind might think it’s “just” hearing words, “just” noticing something, “just” relaxing. But underneath the surface, your subconscious mind is wide open and soaking it all in, connecting the dots, finding new ways to think, feel, and behave.
When I work with clients in hypnosis, whether for weight loss, stress relief, anxiety, quitting smoking or quitting vaping, or simply feeling better in their own skin, it’s not about forcing change. It’s about planting seeds. Little signs, little nudges, little whispers to the deeper mind that say, “Hey, there’s another way. Let’s go this way instead.”
You don’t have to consciously memorize or effort your way through it. Just like me strolling through the high school halls, the right message finds its way in and shows up exactly when you need it.
Signs are everywhere.
In buildings. In conversations. In our own minds.
Sometimes they’re bold and obvious.
Sometimes they’re quiet and subtle.
And sometimes they sneak up on you in the checkout line and remind you that even on the hard days, there’s something good waiting to be found.
This is the wonderfulness I get to witness every day in my hypnosis practice.
And really?!
I think it’s pretty amazing.
(Quirky and amazing all wrapped up in one.)
So, wherever you are on your journey, keep an eye out for the signs.
You never know when one will catch you by surprise and gently point you toward something beautiful.
If you’re ready to start noticing the signs your subconscious has been waiting for, or if you’re ready to plant a few new ones, let’s chat and take your next step forward with a little more ease, a little more joy, and maybe even a little more trust in the journey.
You don’t have to go it alone…
Call me (Joann Dunsing) @ 203-907-7710 for your complimentary phone conversation. Or click the button below. I usually respond within 24 hours.
