Why You Smoke and how to stop EASILY

The number one main reason that people come to see me is to 'Stop Smoking'. I have been helping people stop smoking now for nearly 10 years and it has become my main area of expertise. One of the first things I say to my stop smoking clients is to look at me as a 'stop smoking expert' and a 'facilitator of a process'. Hypnosis is only a word, so focus on the outcome - FREEDOM! In this blog post I am going to tell you the truth about smoking. Smoking Cigarettes is both an addiction and a habit but neither are the reasons that people continue to smoke. Most people know that smoking is very bad for their health and causes diseases. But yet people still smoke! Why? The main reason is  'The Brainwashing' associated with smoking. 

The Brainwashing 

In my opinion this is the main reason people continue to smoke. There is a huge suggestion given by a sick society that stopping smoking is hard - It is not. However it will be if you think it will be because you will create/manifest that reality. Yes you heard me right we live in a 'sick society'. This society that is constantly giving suggestions that stopping smoking is 'hard' and you can't do it yourself but you need some 'cruxes' or 'substitutes' such as e-cigarettes, nicotine gum and patches, etc. You don't - all you are doing is swapping one habit for another plus you still have the nicotine addition! It makes zero sense to me. They actually make it harder not easier. It will just keep the cravings coming and prolong the misery. Nicotine is a poison. You do not need nicotine in any way shape or form in or near your body. Sadly doctors that recommend these substitutes are also part of the brainwashing.

We think we live in a time now where cigarette advertising is banned and all seems good. At least on the surface. But if you look a little deeper - you will realize that there is still a significant amount of smoking suggestion on TV and media, only these days it is much more subtle. Remember that literally millions is made by big corporations and vested interests off the back of the misery of nicotine addicts. An example of recent media subliminally pushing smoking is the very popular TV series 'Stranger Things' which is primarily aimed at a teenage audience. One of the heroes in it is 'Hopper' who is a chain-smoker where in literally every scene he is shown smoking a cigarette. I do have to question this and ask was it really necessary to make that part of the story? and find it hard to believe it will not unduly influence the millions of teenagers that will watch it. Smokers are being lured into a very subtle trap (see the 'Nicotine Trick' below). Scare campaigns do not help smokers to stop they make it harder. All they do is frighten smokers which makes them smoke even more.

The Programming 

After forcing yourself to smoke, after a short period the smoking becomes automatic, i.e. ingrained in the subconscious mind, where you are literally 'programmed to smoke'. The brainwashing is also programmed in. Hypnosis (as it bypasses the conscious mind and accesses the subconscious mind) will remove these programs but it is important that people commit to it fully and follow all instructions. Remove the programming, remove the problem.

The myth of Willpower (and why it does not work)

Willpower very rarely if ever works. Why? Simply because it involves the smoker feeling he is making some sort of 'sacrifice' or 'missing out' on something or 'giving up' (Never use the term ' Give Up' as there is nothing to give up only things to gain!) something.  No, you are gaining everything health, money, freedom and adding many more years to your life. Here's the thing - you were not born a smoker - you weren't born with a cigarette hanging out of your mouth - it is something that you learned how to do. Therefore it is something you can unlearn. We do not decide to become smokers, but merely experiment with the first few cigarettes and because they taste awful (because our bodies natural defense mechanism kicks in trying to get rid of the poison) we are convinced we can stop whenever you want, but sadly it just doesn't work like that. Why? Because of the 'nicotine trick'. Studies show that willpower has only a 5% success rate, whereas strategies such as hypnosis have over 85%.1 Why? Because hypnosis helps you see through the brainwashing. In fact as a hypnotherapist, what I am actually doing is De-programming people from a trance (the 'programming') that they are already in!  But willpower is not effective as it is difficult to force yourself not to do something that has become a subconscious program.

The Nicotine Trick

This is a 'trap' as Allan Carr described so well in his book 'The Easy Way To Stop Smoking'.2  When you smoke you are putting 'nicotine' into your body which is a drug that is more addictive than heroin. It creates a 'nicotine monster' inside you. The moment you extinguish a cigarette the level of nicotine falls very quickly bringing on a feeling of the 'craving' for another one. The nicotine monster wants to be fed so you smoke again. What it also does is that it creates a feeling of 'insecurity' and a 'void' which can only be fixed by having another one. Once you have another cigarette there is a momentary feeling of relaxation but it's an illusion as it's only the nicotine monster being fed.  And so it goes on. All smoking another cigarette achieves is to increase that empty insecure feeling. However the good news is that nicotine leaves your body only after a very short period of time, usually less than 3 weeks and with the right mental attitude, any slight cravings will be gone after 3-4 days. Every time you say no to the craving then you are killing that nicotine monster! In fact by using hypnosis you will most like have no cravings or if you do they will be relatively easy to overcome (if of course you commit to it fully and follow all instructions). When you stop smoking every day gets easier not harder (again more brainwashing) as new non smoking pathways to the brain are being developed. Remember too that there will never be such as thing as 'just the one' as once you smoke one cigarette the nicotine trick cycle starts all over again. I actually rarely use the term 'smoker' even in my sessions - never let a term like that define who you are - you have just fallen into this subtle 'trap'!

The Excuses

'Smoking Relaxes Me'

Wrong - smoking does not relax or calm it actually creates a permanent feeling of insecurity and stress. It's like wearing a pair of tight fitting shoes and then taking them off. It might feel nice to take them off, but maybe just don't wear tight fitting shoes instead? Or banging your head off a wall and then stopping! It's a fact that non smokers are able to manage stress much more effectively than smokers. We all have stress in life but smoking will not reduce it, it will in fact create more of it.

'I smoke because I am bored' 

Boredom is a state of mind. Smoking creates boredom because it causes you to feel lethargic with no energy or vitality to get up and go. Thus smoking actually causes boredom!

'I like the smell/taste of cigarettes'
The smell of smoke is disgusting and stinks. The human lungs were meant to naturally breathe in fresh air not to be used as chimneys puffing in smoke. Take a look at a full up ashtray full of cigarette butts - would you put a spoonful of that in your mouth, chew it and say it tastes nice? Of course not! So those smokers who say that they like the smell or taste are deluded. In addition, once you stop smoking your food will taste better as the layer of tar falls off the taste buds of your tongue!

'I will do it tomorrow' - 'The time isn't right'
It won't be any easier tomorrow. There will never be a right time like NOW! If you are waiting to suddenly magically wake up one morning and not have the desire to smoke you will be waiting a long long time. The nicotine trick/trap simply does not work like that! Every day you continue to smoke you are increasing the risk of disease and destroying your health.

'I am only a social smoker'/'I only have the odd one'
As stated already, because of the nicotine trick, there is no such thing as 'just the one'. I know as I
am a former social smoker. But it always just goes one way and that is smoking more and more as the nicotine monster grows.

All of the time I hear people making all these excuses and more and all are just that - excuses!
Please stop fooling yourself. You can stop smoking ....

THE SOLUTION - HOW TO STOP 

It is very easy to stop smoking once you know how to 'De-program' yourself!

1. See the brainwashing for what it is - see through the myths and delusions and most importantly stop making excuses.

2. Decide and make a vow you are never ever going to smoke again (including substitutes).


3. Have the right mental attitude and believe you can do it! Never doubt your decision or ability to stick to it. It is the correct decision and deep down you know this!
 - Don't start out looking at it like you'll be missing out on something, instead keep thinking of all you are gaining! Take a breath and say 'YIPPEE I'M FREE' !!
- Feel sorry for people that do smoke because they are still a slave to the habit/addiction.
- Use your IMAGINATION/Positive visualization and see yourself free and not smoking. It is most useful to do this if you have a social occasion coming up that before you would have smoked. The night before, close your eyes and see yourself enjoying the evening and saying 'no thanks I don't smoke' anytime anyone offers you a cigarette. I assure you then you will say the same when the moment comes! As part of my stop smoking hypnosis program I teach self hypnosis to prepare for such situations.
- Don't try not to think about smoking. Just take a breath and be happy you are free.
- Don't 'wait' for something to happen or to 'feel different' ..you are in control of your reality, just 'do it' because I assure you, you can.

So what are you waiting for? Make the choice to stop NOW and call 086 8211677 

Citations: 

1. Studies on the Effectiveness of Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation. (2009, April 8). Retrieved from http://johnmongiovi.com

2.  Carr, Allan; 'The Easy Way To Stop Smoking';  Revised Edition, 2015. Penguin Books. 

 © Trevor Eivers 2017

My name is Trevor Eivers and I am based in Waterford, Ireland. I am a Certified Consulting Hypnotist (since 2010) with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), which is the largest hypnosis body in the world with over 14,000 members in 83 different countries worldwide. I am also a Certified NLP practitioner. I love my job in which I help everyday people with everyday issues. Contact me at or check me out online at waterford-hypnosis.com or Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trevor-Eivers-Hypnosis/177881245578285

7 Tips For a Healthy Mind and Body

"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."- Dr. Wayne Dyer

As most of you know, I offer a very successful 4 session hypnosis weight management program that covers most if not all aspects of weight loss. It's not just a 'diet' but helps change the way you think and look at things, while learning knowledge some of which might be the keys to success. Hypnosis allows you to connect to your all powerful 'higher (authentic) self' while putting the 'monkey/egoic mind' in it's place. The hypnotic work will help you to come to some basic understandings, so that you can take full responsibility for your own health and well being and not out source it to a third party (e.g. a doctor, etc). 

Here are some of those understandings, some of which a sick society can hide from us:

1. The closer you can eat food to its source the better it is going to be for you. It's going to be more nutritionally dense. This basically means eating a lot of raw fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds in salads, etc. Remember when you cook a food it decreases it's nutritional value. The fresher the better. Even look at the colours of a freshly made salad VERSUS a cooked meal. There is a big difference.

2. Avoid processed foods altogether. If it comes out of a box avoid at all costs. These foods are usually full of chemicals and preservatives to extend their shelf life and are loaded with processed sugar. It can be hard to avoid as we are bombarded with it day in day out. A good rule of thumb is asking yourself 'was this a food 100 years ago'? ..if it was not you probably shouldn't be eating it!

3. Eat Organic if possible. Many of the supermarkets now have an organic section. Yes it can be a little bit more expensive but can you put a price on your health? Regular fruit and vegetables on the supermarket stalls are sprayed with toxic chemicals, which you can't just 'wash off', as plants are permeable and it will almost always be systemic in the food. Remember that 'Glyphosphate' the active ingredient in  'Round-Up' has been identified as a carcinogen by the WHO. You might think about renting an allotment or if you can't even dedicating a part of your garden to growing your own food...it's great for the health of both mind and body!1

4. Cut down (or out) meat intake. There is very little nutritional value in eating dead animals flesh cooked. It also takes about three days for the human body to fully digest a steak for example. Eating processed red meats is carcinogenic, but even the so called 'fresh' stuff, you still don't know what the animal was fed with or what was injected into it before it reaches your plate. On a side note it is in my opinion also good to be aware of the cruelty of the animal farming as well as dairy industry. Which brings me on nicely to tip number 5...

5. Reduce Cows Milk intake or look for alternatives.  Alternatives include Coconut Milk, Almond Milk or Soya Milk. The two main problems with Cows Milk are: 1. It contains the protein 'Casein' which the human body finds very hard to break down. and 2. Lactose - again not something that the human body likes and the cumulative effect of drinking will almost certainly lean to lactose intolerance and other problems such as IBS (Dietary intolerances, particularly lactose, are found in 33% of people with IBS).2 There are other problems with Cows Milk such as the Mucus it creates as well as the pasteurization process.3  I also recommend reducing intake of dairy products in general. 

6. Avoid 'Diet drinks' at all costs. Diet drinks contain the toxic ingredient 'Aspartame'. Aspartame was banned by the FDA in the 1970s and somehow got into the food chain. Lets say 'money talks'. It's now admitted to be the number one source of complaints to the FDA each year in terms of its side effects which include headaches, and even more recent studies which link it to obesity. Be careful to read the labels on foods as Aspartame can turn up anywhere for example in low fat yogurts.4

7. Drink Non- fluoridated water. Fluoride is added to the Irish tap water supply supposedly for the health of our collective teeth. It is in fact hypdrofluorisillic acid and cumulative intake can cause many health problems from dental fluorisis to more serious issues like osteoporosis and there is even a Harvard Study that links fluoride intake with a low I.Q..5 To remove this toxic ingredient, I suggest (if you can afford it) buying a 'Reverse Osmosis Filter' (300-400 euros approx.) or if not drinking bottled water (just make sure that the bottled water is not sourced from Ireland!). 

Hopefully you have gotten something from these tips. I put a disclaimer here that this is just my opinion on the research that I have carried out over the last 10 years or so. I really recommend that everyone researches these points themselves and comes to their own conclusions. After all, that is what taking personal responsibility for your own health and well-being is all about. Thinking for yourself and not getting someone else to do the thinking for you. Until next time..stay safe .. :)

Citations:
1. http://time.com/4871915/health-benefits-organic-food/
2. https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/other-health-conditions-linked-to-ibs/lactose-intolerance/
3. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/casein-dairy-protein-and-your-health/
4. https://aspartame.mercola.com/sites/directory/aspartame/default.aspx
5. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/fluoride_b_2479833.html

© Trevor Eivers 2017
My name is Trevor Eivers and I am based in Waterford, Ireland. I am a Certified Consulting Hypnotist (since 2010) with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), which is the largest hypnosis body in the world with over 14,000 members in 83 different countries worldwide. I am also a Certified NLP practitioner. I love my job in which I help everyday people with everyday issues. Contact me at or check me out online at waterford-hypnosis.com or Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trevor-Eivers-Hypnosis/177881245578285 

Can Everyone Be Hypnotized?

Hi Everyone, 

Welcome to my newest blog post, I have not done one in a while, so it's a privilege to be able to find the time to write a fresh blog post on this special day. These posts are not really planned out that much but it's really whatever I am thinking during a particular week or day :) ..So today I am going to bring it right back to basics this time and will explain what exactly is the 'hypnotic state of mind' and how it's quite possible that you have already been hypnotized, even without you knowing....

I still have people say to me that 'Oh Trevor I can't be hypnotized' and 'It doesn't work for me', etc. etc. When someone says this, it's a really case of not actually understanding what hypnosis is and in some cases still buying into the 'myths' about hypnosis, for example that hypnosis is some mystical state or spell that only an all powerful hypnotist can put you into. You will also hear people regularly use the term 'going under hypnosis'. Unfortunately some of these myths are propagated by TV, radio and glossy mags which misinform people, usually though 30 second soundbytes.  'Hypnotic stage' and 'mentalist' shows also, while entertaining, do not do anything to dispel those false myths. 

The truth is that all hypnosis is 'Self-Hypnosis' and everyone has experienced it. Have you ever for example 'daydreamed'? or become lost in a moment? or lost in a song? Well if you have that is the hypnotic state. Anytime you go within yourself and the outside world seems to fade away...we all do this, in fact in order to go asleep at night (and wake up in the morning) one must pass though the hypnotic state. Even though you might hear a stage hypnotist saying it sometimes, hypnosis is however NOT 'sleep' but a state of focused concentration as our mind and body relaxes. Whenever your mind and body relaxes that 'IS' the hypnotic state. Even watching the TV, have a look a peoples eyes as they glaze over and enter into the hypnotic 'trance' state. Hypnosis is all around us!

With my clients, I sometimes use the analogy of an artist, who is about to begin a new painting..

well..they start with a blank canvass right? no clutter? So coming into my office is really like leaving all the day to day clutter (worry, stress, job, etc.) and relaxing your mind and body so that you can learn something new, look at things with new eyes (with a new perspective) and accept all of the concepts and suggestions that I present during the hypnosis. As a Certified Consulting Hypnotist I am trained  to facilitate that hypnotic state for people. Like a guide, I bring them on a journey of wonderful  healing and transformation. Going into the hypnotic state in itself is not 'the end' but rather a means to an end. It is up to everyone to 'want' to make the changes within themselves on the journey. It would be a bit like me guiding someone through an orchard, at then end of it they still could well have no apples...in other words it up to each client to pick the apples and make sure they get all the benefits from it just by simple following all instructions and committing to it fully :) 

When we are in the 'waking' state this is sometimes called the 'Beta' state of awareness. Then when our mind and body relaxes and we go into the hypnotic state it is often called the 'Alpha' state. Once we are in this state we begin to use our 'right' brain much more, meaning our imaginative, visual and creative faculties come to the surface. You see, we live in a dominant 'left' brained society which is very logical and linear, but sometimes can hold us back and give us false thoughts and doubts. It is often called the 'monkey mind' which holds our limitations in place. When an individual enters into the hypnotic state, the critical factor of the conscious monkey mind is by-passed. We can then allow out our full creativity, potential and belief in ourselves. We access our 'inner knowing' and 'higher selves'. Doing this, we can learn so much better and re-wire and re-program ourselves in so many helpful and beneficial ways. So, whether it be to stop smoking, lose weight or get rid of stress, the hypnotic state is a wonderful thing. Part of every program I deliver is teaching Self' Hypnosis, so you can continue to experience the benefits from hypnosis long after you leave my office! I hope you learned sometime from this blog post, so until next time ......wishing ALL a beautiful week :)

 © Trevor Eivers 2017

My name is Trevor Eivers and I am based in Waterford, Ireland. I am a Certified Consulting Hypnotist (since 2010) with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), which is the largest hypnosis body in the world with over 14,000 members in 83 different countries worldwide. I am also a Certified NLP practitioner. I love my job in which I help everyday people with everyday issues. Contact me at or check me out online at waterford-hypnosis.com or Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trevor-Eivers-Hypnosis/177881245578285

Weight Loss - Believe in Yourself and Change Your Life

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.
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Hi Everyone and welcome to my first blog of 2017. This is now my second blog in a row focusing on the subject of 'weight control' and 'weight loss'. The reasons I am focusing on this subject is that it is such an issue now for many people and I offer a great weight control program is help! In 2015 the Irish Times, reported that Ireland is on course to become the most obese country in Europe, according to the latest figures from World Health Organisation (WHO) experts. By 2030 Europe will face an obesity crisis of “enormous proportions”, said the report.1

'Permanent' Weight Loss covers many different things, i.e. what you are eating, when you are eating, how you are eating and in what quantities; It's about learning about nutrition and listening to the needs of your body. It is about being active and utilizing your body; It's about making all these changes, but doing so in a seamless way that integrates into your daily life. Making these changes should not be a 'chore' or feel like something that you do not want to do. This is not a 'conscious mind' (will power) change. With hypnosis we by-pass the critical factor of the conscious mind (that holds our limitations in place), to access the subconscious mind where we can make changes to behaviors, habits and most important allow you to make healthy choices, leaving unhealthy choices for other people to choose. As an example, have you ever experienced that the harder you try to do something the harder it gets? Or at least imagining trying to 'fit a square into a circle', which of course will never work and is very frustrating! If you can look at hypnosis as making it easy, really putting a 'circle into a circle'. Another way to look at it is a jigsaw and my Weight Control Program brings ALL of the pieces to the table.

Reaching your ideal weight is also about changing your self image and most importantly believing in your own ability to achieve your ideal weight, shape and size. It's about believing in the hypnotic process and committing 100% to the program. The truth is that in many instances my clients deep down have an 'inner knowing' of what is right and wrong when it comes to weight management. The relaxed nature of my hypnotic office just creates the right environment for our subconscious higher selves re-learn and makes these life changing truths and suggestions a reality. You can make these changes a reality too. Call now on (086) 8211677. To finish this blog post I want to provide an example of how these changes have already manifested themselves for a former client of mine, Daisy: "I hope all is well with you. I said I'd give you an update; I found an old picture and decided to make a before and after if you wanted it (attached).. I was never able to find a good one before. I'm doing well, maintaining at between 11st 7lb and 11st 10lb. It's so difficult to believe that a year ago I was in the middle of the program. I don't have any real problems now with food. I use my breathing and mindfulness to deal with any cravings and it works very well still! Thanks so much!" - Congrats Daisy!!

Citations: 
1. http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/ireland-set-to-be-most-obese-country-in-europe-who-says-1.2201731

© Trevor Eivers 2017

My name is Trevor Eivers and I am based in Waterford, Ireland. I am a Certified Consulting Hypnotist (since 2010) with the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), which is the largest hypnosis body in the world with over 14,000 members in 83 different countries worldwide. I am also a Certified NLP practitioner. I love my job in which I help everyday people with everyday issues. Contact me at or check me out online at waterford-hypnosis.com or Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trevor-Eivers-Hypnosis/177881245578285