by Steve Taubman on December 17, 2012
Hello Dear Friends,
By now, I hope I’ve given you YEARS of wisdom to ponder and use. Most has been the result of my personal reflections on life, seen through the lens of my own struggles and conclusions. I like to live inside the notion that from great suffering comes great wisdom, and I make no bones about the suffering I’ve done. I’m grateful that it’s led me to places from which I can make important contributions to others who themselves are suffering; whether personally or professionally.
One of the ways I’ve managed to remain authentic in my writings is to constantly look within and discover what I’m prompted to do, to learn and to accomplish. This process has led me in and out of many areas, professions, communities, and relationships.
Today, I’m prepared to make a big change. After inner reflection and conversations with those closest to me, I’ve decided on the direction my life will take for 2013. I’m going to back away from the professional speaking and training arena and concentrate my efforts on my first love; entertainment.
That means that I’ll be performing more hypnosis shows in more venues, and appearing less on the teaching platform than before. What’s interesting, however, is the degree to which my hypnosis show embodies a message of empowerment without having to actually speak on that topic. Not only is hypnosis hilariously funny, but it raises the question of how our beliefs affect our outcomes. So, although I won’t be speaking very often, I’ll still be imparting wisdom through entertainment.
What this means to you is a new opportunity to see me in a different way. You may consider bringing me into your organization to entertain your team, or you may just keep your eyes out for opportunities to see me in one of my public performances. Either way, I hope you’ll continue to stay in touch and to look for me on a stage near you!
I know many of you will miss the Weekly Wisdom tips, but we’ll continue to provide my “greatest hits” over the next several months, so you should still be able to get your “fix.”
In the meantime, please contact me if you’d like to arrange for a show at your next event or convention. Thanks for following me!
Warmly,
Dr. Steve
by Steve Taubman on December 10, 2012
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“This human tendency to look for outer causes for our moods is the greatest addiction on our planet.” -Richard Rudd
I’ve been teaching an acronym for quite some time called STOP. It says, never try to solve a problem, make a major life decision or resolve a conflict when you’re SAD, TIRED, OVERWHELMED or PISSED OFF. The point is that we often tie ourselves into knots trying to get closure through action, when we’re too blocked to benefit from the wisdom that would be the very remedy we need.
If you’re emotionally off balance, STOP trying to fix the outward dilemma you’re mind is trying to convince you must be solved in order to feel better. Instead, turn your attention inward. Nurture your emotional state and regain your balance BEFORE you try to work on the issue at hand. In other words, fix the mood before you fix the mess.
PS. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SUREFIRE TECHNIQUES TO MASTER YOUR EMOTIONS, MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE HYPNOSIS EVENT THAT’S GOING ON RIGHT NOW. I’LL BE A SPEAKER ON IT IN A FEW WEEKS. BUT THERE ARE LOTS OF OTHER GREAT SPEAKERS AS WELL. TO JOIN, VISIT http://www.TheHypnosisEvent.com/Unhypnosis/invite
by Steve Taubman on December 3, 2012
I like putting my best foot forward, so showing you a picture of what I look like right now is not something I’m terribly comfortable doing. But, that’s me…jet lagged from a twenty four hour trip and a nine hour time difference, feverish, tickle in my throat, and aching from head to toe. Times like this test all my theories and principles.
Can I really take care of myself, pamper myself, nurture myself while still maintaining some modicum of productivity? How much is too much? Am I doing sick right?
What about you? When you’re not feeling 100%, do you have a way of taking care of yourself and taking care of business? My strategy is to do 15 minute bursts of activity followed by rest, fluids, or some fresh air. If I honor my need for self-care, I seem to be able to find the strength for those short bursts. I invite you to try this formula for those times when you’re not in peak form but still want to get things done.
PS. IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR THIS 12 WEEK FREE TELESUMMIT ON HYPNOSIS FOR CHANGE, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU DO NOW! IT’S ALREADY UNDERWAY, SO DON’T DELAY. I’M ONE OF THE PRESENTERS ALONG WITH SOME OF THE WORLD’S LEADING EXPERTS! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. IT’S ABSOLUTELY FREE.
by Steve Taubman on November 12, 2012
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“If you risk nothing, then you risk everything.” -Geena Davis
“I could join a home-based business….BUT most of them are scams.” “I could get my real estate license…BUT there’s too much competition where I live.” “I could get a real job…BUT I’d make less than I now get from welfare.” “I could teach swimming…BUT I’d have to first get an operation I need to correct a muscular imbalance.” “I could get my drivers license to open up more options….BUT what’s the point, since I can’t afford a car.”
These were the highpoints of a recent discussion with someone who called me seeking guidance. Interestingly, the person I was talking with had a great spirit; joyful, hopeful and willing. However, she was succumbing to the paralysis of analysis. Every starting point she envisioned came with a set of disempowering or exhausting images of what stood in the way.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been there myself. It’s so easy to jump from an idea to an argument against it, and then to start all over with another idea. Eventually, what you have are dozens of good ideas accompanied by dozens of reasons those ideas won’t work.
What’s the solution? Pick one idea. Stick with it. Turn the COULDS into WILLS, the BUTS into ANDS, and liberally add YETS. “I WILL teach swimming…AND first I need that operation.” “I WILL get my drivers license AND I can’t afford a car…YET.”
I’ve collected dozens of good ideas that I’ve talked myself out of. But, when I take my own advice, I’m much more prone to applying laser focus to ONE idea, using language in a way that empowers me to stay in action, and benefiting from the simple magic of moving towards a desired goal.
PS. I’VE JUST BEEN ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN A TELESUMMIT DESIGNED TO TEACH MOM’S HOW TO APPLY MINDFULNESS STRATEGIES TO PARENTING, LIFE AND SUCCESS. WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THAT? LET ME KNOW!
