Author: Richard MacKenzie
Richard MacKenzie is a leading professional in the field of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. He also has a great range of Hypnosis Downloads at his site.
Articles, published by Richard MacKenzie:
Fact - Hypnosis Has Serious Therapeutic Uses
Hypnosis is a topic that is so interesting to so many people, but did you know that it has serious therapeutic uses? You can use Hypnotherapy with loads of issues and it can help with tons of different psychological disorders.
Hypnosis Is A Real Viable Option
One thing that I really like to do here in my Oxfordshire hypnotherapy clinic is teach my clients the art of Self Hypnosis. This is so that they will be able to go away without a CD or a book and actually be able to practice Hypnosis wherever they may be.
Stage Hypnosis - Friend Or Foe?
As a Hypnotherapist people ask me time and time again about my views on Stage Hypnosis. Not so long ago I actually received a letter which was regarding my support for Stage Hypnosis.
Hypnosis To Live By Design And Not By Default
Hypnotherapy certainly isn't the be all and end all and it isn't going to be saving the world anytime soon, however it is an effective route that you can take for self change and personal development.
Get Your Life Off The Rocks And Back On The Tracks - Learn To Survive Break Ups
With break ups and divorce on the increase in the United States of America and the whole of Europe, there is certainly a massive need of a helping hand to combat the stress that this issue causes.
Break Ups - A Fine Line Between Love And Hate
There is a fine line between love and hate. No more is this seen than in the aftermath of a complicated break up or divorce. And if you have ever been unfortunate enough to have experienced this, you will understand exactly what I mean.
Break Up Doesn't Have To Mean Break Down
Fact: Break Ups and Divorce are on the increase worldwide. There are many reasons for this and it was even reported last week that biggest growing issue is infidelity. It is also one of the harshest reasons to cause a slit.
Getting Over A Break Up
To anyone that's been through one (and that's probably most), a break up in a relationship and be catastrophic. Some sufferers even feel that it is the ‘End of the World'.
Hypnosis
Hello my name is Richard MacKenzie and I am the author of Self-Change Hypnosis, which is a book that aims to teach in a simple yet comprehensive way, the benefits of Hypnosis and Self Hypnosis.
What Is EFT Emotional Freedom Technique
Hello, my name is Richard MacKenzie. I am a Hypnotherapist and author, and a practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Emotional Freedom Technique.
Is Hypnosis And Self Hypnosis Easy?
Well this last week was a busy week for me with loads of clients wanting help with their New Years resolutions. And right in the middle of the week I had an interview on our local BBC radio station. The interview was great and I arrived back in the office...
Healthy Brain - Happy Brain!
In this article today I want to share with you, my 3 top tips to look after your brain. The brain is one of those organs in the body that we can tend to forget when it comes to fitness. Ask yourself - "Have you neglected the grey matter for...
Emotional Freedom Technique: Emotional Disturbance And The Happy Tappers
Nearly everybody has some sort of phobia or skeleton in their closet that could do with being dealt with. Whether it is something that happened in your teens or adulthood, a phobia of flying or maybe of public speaking, then a reasonably new procedure called Emotional Freedom Technique could be...
Self Hypnosis: Something To Get Excited About!
In this article today I want to cover a topic that I am very passionate about - Self Hypnosis. I want to cover two important points on Self Hypnosis so that you can understand the concept in more detail. Self-Hypnosis sparks many thoughts in many people and due to the...
Hypnotism And Business: Applying Hypnotic Techniques To Your Business Practices
If you are in business then applying hypnotic techniques or using Hypnotherapy with yourself or your staff might sound both interesting and also a bit strange. Hypnosis has been around for ages, even the ancient Egyptians used it, and it is even going strong today. Hypnosis can achieve some amazing...
Lets Start A War: A War Of Kindness!
Wow it's a mad world - people killing and hating each other, children dying, communities becoming an alien concept and the new living to work attitude taking over. What is happening? And what can we do about it?Mahatma Gandhi once said - "Be the change you want to see in...
Emotional Freedom Technique: A Success Story!
After training in Emotional Freedom Technique some years ago I was asked to be a guest on a radio station on the south coast of England. The show was about weight loss, however when I arrived I found out that they had more in store for me. The show presenter...
Self Hypnosis And Hypnotherapy: An Article For Therapists
For me Self Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy go hand in hand when I am treating clients. I see them as completely complementary of each other and a must for greater success and empowerment of the client. Each and every client that starts Hypnotherapy with me first learns that art of Self-Hypnosis....
Should Stage Hypnotism Be Shunned By Hypnotherapists?
Stage Hypnotism is a subject that is somewhat shunned within the modern day Hypnotherapy profession in the twenty-first century; however that same profession has its roots mainly in the very thing that it shuns. So why is the profession of Hypnotherapy trying to distance itself from the art of Stage...
A Commonsense Approach To Business Growth
Hypnotherapy is known the world over for being a great tool for self change and personal development; however it is capable of much more such as, it is a fantastic tool for business growth and development for business' of all sizes. More and more in the twenty-first century, entrepreneurs and...
Take A Fuel Stop: Take A Glass Of Water!
A while back a colleague kept on to me about drinking more water. At first this barrage of advice went in one ear and out of the other. At that time I just hadn't realised what my modern day lifestyle was doing to my body and my brain. The difference...
Make Your Self Hypnosis Better
For those of you that have already learnt the art of Self Hypnosis, I want to put together my top tips for getting the best out of the process. I personally have practiced it for many years and must say that without Self Hypnosis, my business and my personal life...
Take The Edge Off Stopping Smoking!
Each and every year in my private practice in Oxford, I see hundreds of people wishing to stop smoking. Along with doing Hypnotherapy with them and teaching them Self Hypnosis, I also give them a few tips to make sure that the transition into a happy and content non-smoker is...
Get That Pay Rise: Top Tips
Over the years I have worked with numerous people on career development, from the high flyers in the city to mothers that wanted to start a home based business. Some of the people that I worked with said that they had their dream job, or it would be if only...
Public Speaking: Your Way To Success
The fear of public speaking is one of the worst phobias to suffer at the hands of - if not the worst! Sufferers can be almost paralyzed with the fear in some cases. In my clinic and via my products, I help hundreds of people over each and every year...
Overcome Jealousy
Overcoming Jealousy is one thing that all sufferers want to achieve. Jealousy is one of the cruellest behaviours that someone can conflict on themselves and their friends and family around them. If you suffer from jealousy at the moment you will understand exactly what I mean and just how devastating...
Does Hypnosis Work?
Working as a Hypnotherapist is very rewarding as you get the privilege of working with people that want to achieve amazing success in their lives. In fact there is never really a day that I get out of bed and think 'oh no - another boring day at work' as...
On Your Bike - The Route To Success
One of the biggest reasons that I love my job is that it gives me so much time to develop myself personally. Each and every day I set about learning new skills and challenging old limiting beliefs about what I can and can't do! Many of my clients think that...
Confidence And Self Confidence
Do you shy away when you wish that you could join in? Do you feel that sometimes you are just not good enough to achieve something? Are you always putting yourself down? Well if so then you may have an issue with your confidence. Low self esteem or a lack...
Anger Management Technique
Do you find yourself having to resort to shouting or anger to get your point across? Do you feel that others rub you up the wrong way and as a result you lose your temper and go 'out or control'? Do you feel that sometimes you can go just a...
Motivation : Hypnosis Motivation For You
Do you lack motivation at the times that you really know that it is needed? Do you believe that you could achieve so much more if you could just get excited and motivated by the thing that you are doing? Have you lost out on achievement in the past and...
How To Stop Compulsive Lying : Are You A Compulsive Liar?
Do you have a compulsive need to lie that you find hard to control? Do you wish you could control what you say a little better so that you don't have to tell lies? If you suffer from or know somebody that suffers from compulsive lying you will understand just...
Get Rid Of Jealousy With Hypnosis
Do you find yourself sneakily checking your partner's phone or mail? Are you forever questioning your loved one on their whereabouts, even if they have just been to the local shop? Do you find yourself tormented by thoughts of your lover with someone else? Well if you do then you...
Public Speaking Anxiety: How To Deal With It
Do you shudder at the thought of being asked to take part in a presentation at work or college? When you speak in public, do you feel that you want the floor to open up and swallow you? Are you more worried about getting the jitters rather than delivering great...
Slimming : Weight Loss And Hypnosis
Is last year's wardrobe feeling a little tight? Do you feel that you may have over done it through the Easter holidays and now need to get rid of that tummy for summer? Do you want to be full of confidence and able to wear the things that you want...
Stop Blushing : Hypnosis For Blushing
Do you wish that you could be confident and not blush in front of people? Do you sometimes wish that the floor would open and swallow you in when you blush? Well if you have a problem with blushing, you can now get the help and solution that you need...
How To Stop Drinking Alcohol : Alcohol Addiction
Do you wish that you could stop or control your drinking? Is the alcohol starting to take over and you feel that you need some help in regaining control? Are you fed up with all of the problems and aggravation that comes from being addicted to alcohol? Have you ever...
Insomnia Cure : Hypnosis For Insomnia
Do you crave and really need a decent nights sleep? Do you find yourself laying awake night after night in your hopeless attempts to get a sound amount of slumber? Do you find yourself nodding off in the day because you are not getting your 8 hours a night? If...
Stop Smoking Hypnosis
Have you tried endlessly to quit smoking only to fail after just a month, week or even a day? Do you want a healthy and secure future knowing that you will be free from smoking and have reduced the risk of getting all of the nasty illness' that smoking offers?...
Overcoming Jealousy: What Is Jealousy?
In a world that is ever changing and in many ways becoming more clinical and sterile people are finding it more and more difficult to express their emotions and thoughts with other people. Passion, love and happiness are all things that for certain people are becoming hard emotions to deal...
Anger Management Technique: What Is Anger?
Anger is a growing issue that is hitting our generation with its full force. With abusive relationships, road rage and violent attacks all on the increase - is our society more like a pressure cooker - and if so, what can we do about it? I remember a good few...
Confidence: Dealing With And Creating Self Confidence
Our society is in some ways becoming increasingly isolated and individualised, leading to less worthwhile personal connectivity between us humans. In some cases this is not always a bad thing; however the decreased amount of human interaction could be a potential problem over time. It is my opinion that we...
Public Speaking Anxiety: Getting Success With Public Speaking
With the pressures of climbing the corporate ladder and just keeping up with the Jones's, there are many things that are pushing us in life to succeed and achieve greater goals year on year. While really wanting to succeed and attain our goals we can stumble on some obstacles that...
How To Cure Insomnia
Night after night, city after city, country after country and continent after continent - people the world over are still suffering at the hands of that age old sleeping disorder of insomnia. Laying awake at night and finding it really difficult to just clear their minds and drift off to...
Alcohol Addiction: A Solution
With the increase of binge and underage drinking are we heading for problems of an epidemic scale? Is the fun and free living going to come back and haunt us in the not so distant future? Well it is certainly possible as diabetes, liver failure and so many other physical...
Slimming: Weight Loss Is Not Rocket Science
What with our busy lifestyles getting even more hectic, is it really any surprise that people's health and habits are suffering as a result? It is almost as though the good old fashioned lunch break has for some become an alien concept as they just grab something on the fly...
Motivation: Puppet Or Individual?
Motivation comes as a result of having a clearly defined goal to achieve something that you are passionate about. I meet people week in and week out here in Oxford that are thousands of miles away from home studying at the university. Oxford is world famous for turning out some...
Stop Smoking: And Stop Making Excuses
Smoking is a bit of a strange habit as it is one of those things that we really now that we shouldn't do, but feel that we just can't help it once we get hooked and become addicted. Its hold over us can seem to be one packed with amazing...
How To Stop Blushing
If you find yourself blushing uncontrollably in situations that you want to appear confident and relaxed then this could be just the right article for you. When you follow the advice that is enclosed in the following paragraphs you will really be on the road to freedom from blushing. Don't...
Top Ten Tips: Gaining Confidence
Oozing with confidence is not something that comes naturally to everyone; however it is something that everyone can acquire. I have listed some tips below for all those of you that want to get a little more confidence when it is needed. Follow one, two or all of them and...
Put Compulsive Lying Behind You And Move On!
Compulsive lying is something that can tear apart your relationships and life if you suffer from it. It is also something that seems impossible to get out of as each and every lie continues to build a story of deception that can seem to keep you imprisoned and unable to...
Anger Management: Keep It Or Lose It - You Decide!
Having problems controlling your anger can seriously change your life and the lives of those around you. If you don't want to be responsible for this massively negative change then this article was written just for you. Uncontrollable anger callously rips through families and communities throughout the world on a...
Self Confidence: Build Yours Today!
Having a lack of self confidence of a low self esteem can affect nearly all areas of your life. If can affect you while out with friends, while giving a presentation and while meeting new people, to name but a few. Confidence issues can be brought about for many different...
Jealousy Or Happiness: You Decide!
Jealousy is an amazingly negative thing to suffer at the hands of. In fact it is a problem that over the last decade a just seemingly been increasing and causing many heartaches and suffering in the people that it affects. It is becoming more and more responsible for relationship break...
Shot In The Butt With Fear: Public Speaking Anxiety
Like a taser gun shot to the butt a fear of public speaking can send shockwaves through your body that will make you feel disorientated and out of control! It can affect you even months in advance if you know that you have to speak publicly and nothing seems to...
Slimming Success: Turn Heads Again
Year in year and nothing seems to change! You get around to spring and wish you would have started a diet in the New Year that would have you soon ready for the beach. You look at the people around you and are amazed and baffled as to how they...
Dealing With Procrastination
Procrastination is a problem that usually affects students, but it can be found in the working world, as well. For many students, getting an assignment that is due in two months is a great thing. They have two months to slowly work on the assignment, making necessary improvements all along...
Stop Smoking: The Best Way
Addiction to smoking is something that affects many people around the world. With the wide availability of cigarettes in today's world, it is extremely easy to get hooked early to nicotine and tobacco. Everyone knows that cigarettes can cause serious health problems, but still people smoke. People smoke for a...
The Successful Way To Overcome Compulsive Lying
Compulsive lying is a problem that is sure to cause major problems in someone's life. Lies are a bit of trouble that seems to multiply once they start. Compulsive liars have to continue their ways to keep up with the last lie, which kept up with the last lie. It...
Motivation: Do Something About It Today!
Problems with motivation are very common for people of pretty much all ages. Whether you are a young person who doesn't have a desire to do anything in life or you are an older person who is looking for new ventures to stay motivated, it is very easy to fall...
Control Your Drinking With Hypnosis
Alcoholism has negatively impacted many lives. Though it's a sad thing, there are plenty of people who just can't put down the bottle. Like most other addictions, alcoholism has the ability to warp reality to the point where addicts no longer have any control over their functions. Alcoholism is a...
Make Blushing A Thing Of The Past
Excessive blushing is a problem suffered by many people throughout the world. When an event happens that leaves that person slightly flustered or embarrassed, their face can turn a beat red color and they become quite squeamish. This is a normal thing for a lot of folks who simply cannot...
Insomnia And Hypnosis
Insomnia is the condition that keeps people from getting valuable sleep each and every night. Sleep is more valuable than most people realize, as it not only helps you recharge your energy, but allows the body to heal from the day before. Without the proper sleep schedule, the body does...
Start To Enjoy Flying With Hypnosis
Fear of flying is a common occurrence that afflicts people from all walks of life. Usually it is there without any rhyme or reason. People have no idea why they fear flying so much. They only know that they really do have a healthy fear for the process. If this...
Cure Your Fear Of Flying With Hypnosis
Fear of flying is a phobia that keeps people from getting onto airplanes and heading where they need to be. It is something that can afflict a person for many years and usually there is no rhyme or reason to why it impacts a certain person. It is simply...
Hypnosis And Fear Of Flying
Sometimes people suffer from a level of anxiety so high when up in the air, that they simply cannot function. When anxiety over flying gets to that point, it becomes fear of flying. Especially for people in business, commercial air flight has become a part of the landscape. Business men...
Using Hypnosis For Career Development
People struggle with career development issues no matter what industry they are in. Whether you are a doctor, a lawyer, a self employed business man, or some other type of business person, the pressure to succeed is great in any field. If you have been spinning your wheels for too...
Hypnotherapy And Compulsive Spending
Compulsive spending is something that people suffer from and they don't really know why. Though many people would laugh at the idea that spending could be a problem, there are many others who have real problems with their spending. When they go into a store, they have to spend every...
Hypnosis And Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is so debilitating that it can make a person not even want to leave the bed. This condition is one that causes a great deal of very intense pain. That pain is chronic, meaning that it just lingers on with no real end in sight. People with Fibromyalgia have...
Compulsive Spending: The Solution
All types of compulsive activity can become a problem if they aren't held in moderation. This goes for compulsive spending, as well. Compulsive spending is a problem that makes people spend pretty much every dollar in their wallet. People with a compulsive spending problem can often be found buying things...
Get On The Right Path: Career Development
Career development is something that is certainly worth worrying about. Sometimes, you have put in the amount of work necessary for advancing in a career and then you get to a certain point and hit a wall. You just lack the creativity, motivation, or time to really help develop that...
Hypnosis: The Way To Overcome Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a problem that makes life difficult for many people each day. Though it's not life threatening or a largely serious medical issue, it does cause a constant worry for lots of people. The biggest issue for most folks who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome is over...
Say Goodbye To IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition that makes the stomach feel like a butter churn. It includes some pretty heavy symptoms that are not attractive to talk about. Though the pain that is caused by Irritable Bowel Syndrome is relatively small, there are some major question marks surrounding the treatment...
Overcoming Compulsive Spending
Compulsive spending is a major problem that can be caused by any number of psychological issues. Though it might not seem like a big deal to most people, controlling spending is a major issue for others. When spending goes wild, folks can damage their bank accounts, their careers, and their...
Fibromyalgia: Beating The Pain
Fibromyalgia is a problem that can impact a person's ability to live a normal life. Because the pain and stress associated with this condition is so high, people have trouble doing normal things that other folks would find to be easy. For example, getting out of bed is an easy...
Leave Your Fear Of Flying Behind And Go On Holiday
The fear of flying is a phobia that can have a significant impact on a person's life. Fear of flying can cause a person to have great apprehension in regards to boarding an airplane. Even though that person might know that the airplane is one of the safest modes of...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Solution
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is no fun for those folks who have to live through it. When your stomach is rocking and there is no clear end in sight, you hope that the sun doesn't come up tomorrow. Though Irritable Bowel Syndrome is really just more of a nuisance than anything...
Overcome Procrastination With The Right Solution
Procrastination is a problem that affects a person's ability to function in a motivated sense. It can stop a person from being able to complete assignments in a timely manner and it can often keep people from performing well at a job. Usually, this kind of problem is something that...
Business Development And Self Hypnosis: The Hidden Link
Very few people know that there is a hidden relationship between the success of a business venture and hypnosis. While this may not be that evident, it is actually an integral part of every successful business venture. You may think that hypnotherapy, self-hypnosis and hypnosis in general is only used...
The Power Of Positive Thinking And Your Business
You may not realize this but your thoughts and thought processes have an impact on how you run your business and its inherent success. The way you think has an effect on your business and thinking positively or negatively may make or break you. How does a person's thought processes...
Driving Test Nerves
Driving tests can be things that cause problems for many people. Even folks who happen to be good drivers can get nervous over a driving test. Because one little mistake can cost a person the chance to get a driver's license, there is significant pressure to perform well on driving...
Fear Of Driving Tests
Fear of driving tests is a normal thing that affects different people in different ways. Anybody who has come through young life has had to deal with the stresses of learning to drive. It is one of those rights of passage that each person must go through in order to...
Depression Can Be Dealt With
Depression is hell as it is been referred by many of the doctors and hypnosis - therapists. There is no single reason for depression. Some of the symptoms of depression are a person feeling sad all the time for no proper reason. Low energy level or just being lazy and...