I am always looking for the Evidence.
I need to know that something Is Working. Especially when it comes to getting results with my clients.
The Evidence Is…
The Proof that something Is Working.
Example: I assisted Trish in Stop Biting Cuticles through hypnosis (FAQs hypnosis) in April.
Evidence: In a recent email, Trish wrote, “I don’t bite my cuticles anymore at all.”
Repeat and Rinse: Trish had the evidence, she was Enjoying her needed change and Now she was ready for another change so she reached out for further assistance.
Researchers gathered together approximately 300 college students who wanted some mental health counseling; mainly for depression and anxiety. For this blog, the students are our Example.
The eager college students were randomly (of course!) assigned to one of the three below groups;
Study Group #1
- Wrote one gratitude letter per week for 3 weeks.
Study Group #2
- Wrote down their thoughts and feelings on negative experiences.
Study Group #3
- Did not participate in writing of any type.
The Unveiling of the Results
For this blog, we refer to it as the Evidence.
Reminder, the first group focused on “gratitude” and they reported an unquestionable improvement in their emotional well being; lowered depression and anxiety.
It worked!!!!
Well, in the office of Joann Dunsing Hypnosis, I say, ‘They Worked It and that’s why they got the desired outcome of less depression and anxiety.
What did they work?
They followed the instructions they were given.
What about Study Group #2 and Study Group #3?
They followed the instructions they were given.
- Group #2; Focus on thoughts and feelings regarding negative experiences.
- Group #3; Do nothing.
It worked!!!!
Group #2 focused on negativity and they remained in depression and anxiety.
Group #3 did nothing so nothing changed.
Watch The Gap!
- Using Less Negative words and More Words of Appreciation showed to be the gap between Study Group #1 and Study Group #2.
I had to re-read the above Gap News Flash twice.
It wasn’t about more positive words.
It was about Less Negative words.
I really like that!
Example: My Brain immediately connected some dots to an expression I grew up with, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.”
Evidence: Less negative words are good for everyone’s well being.
MRI Scanner Shows Evidence
The researchers then took it a step further to understand how gratitude affects the brain.
They were able to see the differences in the brain activity of the students in the gratitude versus negative writing groups.
Three months after the writing experiment, Study Group #1 showed greater activation in the medial prefrontal cortex, an area in the brain that is used for learning and decision making.
Evidence
- Expressing gratitude may have lasting effects on the brain.
- Practicing gratitude may help to Train the Brain to be more aware of gratitude in your life. (By the way, becoming more aware is usually one of the first side effects of hypnosis. That’s a side effect worth having, don’t you agree?)
What’s the Conclusion?
We Can Train our brain, with good instructions, to improve our emotional well being.
You May Be Saying
‘Joann, that’s easier, said than done.’
I agree and I understand and that’s why I Work the tools of Hypnosis, NLP and EFT.
Because They Work!
Are you ready to use hypnosis to Train Your Brain for The Gratitude Express? Call Joann Dunsing, experienced Hypnotist at 203-907-7710 or click the link contact me today. All Aboard!
Click the following link to read the full article on this up to date Scientific research study; https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain
