Worry is a Thief! Would you invite a thief to live with you?

"Do not anticipate trouble

or worry about

what may never happen. 

Keep in the sunlight.” 

Benjamin Franklin

It amazes me how many people do! They come in to my Hypnosis office and complain about this Thief, but yet it’s one they personally invited and have been making the Thief welcome for a very long time.

Who is this Thief? 

The Thief’s name is WORRY! If you didn’t already know this, let me explain it to you. Worry is a THIEF! Worry steals your time when you could be doing something constructive.

Worry steals your:

• Joy
• Energy
• Sleep
• Peace of mind.

And yet, many people seem to take pride in being a “Worrier”. Have you ever known someone – maybe the person you see in the mirror – who seems to take such pride in being a “worrier”? In my Hypnosis / Coaching practice, I’ve had people tell me they are the “Worrier of the Family” or they’re a worrier because it’s genetic.

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A Bucket List? Use Hypnosis to Create a Butterfly List!

What the caterpillar calls

the end of the world,

the Master calls

the butterfly."

- Richard Bach

One of my favorite movies of all time was “The Bucket List” with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.

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And it got me to thinking:

• Did I have a Bucket List?

• Would I even want to have a Bucket List?

• Why did I seem to have some resistance to the idea of a Bucket List?

• Would it be beneficial to have a Bucket List?

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Being a Hypnotist and especially because of the work in some of the areas I work in, I’m probably more analytical when it comes to words and ideas than most people – even most Hypnotists!

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And after looking at the idea, I realized the resistance I was feeling was the concept of a Bucket List as things I wanted to do before I die!

At first I couldn’t understand why I had such resistance, and then I realized it was because it has a negative connotation to it – dying! --

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(in case you're wondering -- Christopher Columbus Smith was my Great, Great GrandFather!)

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I’m all about LIVING LIFE and enjoying every day as much as possible – so the idea of thinking about things to do before I die, just didn’t make any sense.

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So I decided to rename it – my “Butterfly List”.

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An Imaginary Interview with Tony Romo – Cowboys Quarterback and part time Golfer.

Success in golf has a lot to do with being able to perform consistently at the highest level.  This requires great mental strength and self-belief that if you do hit a bad patch you can quickly get back on track.  Alongside working on my technique, I try to spend plenty of time developing the right mental state of mind for competition.”

 Ross Fisher team member of 2010 winning Ryder Cup team



OK, here’s me, Coach William C. Smith at a Dallas Cowboy game in 2009.  And no that’s not Tony Romo, but at least I got a fun picture with a “Cowboy” Star Wars soldier!

As you know, I’m a Sports Hypnotist in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex and Tony Romo is quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. I haven’t met Tony yet, but if you know him and want to see him do better in either football, or golf, feel free to give him my information. This is an imaginary interview with Tony Romo, but read it and you’ll find some useful ideas that can help you – regardless of your sport, age, or skill level.

Coach William – Tony, first of all, congratulations on your marriage. I’m sure you just disappointed a lot of women by taking your name off the bachelor list here in Dallas.

Tony Romo – Thanks Coach. Playing the field finally got old. I think this will help me be more focused for the next season.

Coach – Speaking of focus. I understand your golf focus needs a little work.

Tony – As you know, I play a lot of golf in the off season. It helps me relax and I just enjoy being outdoors and the competition.

Coach – Who’s your competition when you’re playing golf?

Tony – (Starts naming some names of other golfers and other athletes)

Coach – Well, there’s a big part of the problem!

Tony – My problem?

To read more go to: http://www.hypnosisrc.com/dallas_fort_worth_sports_hypnosis_article_imaginary_interview_with_tony_romo_quarterback_golfer.html



SPORTS HYPNOSIS – The Mental Advantage Competitors Hope You Never Discover!

“Baseball is ninety percent mental

and the other half is physical"

Yogi Berra

Let’s start with a few questions.

How old was Joe Montana when he won his first Super Bowl? You probably think you know. And would probably bet money on it. Wouldn’t you? Don’t put the money down yet. The answer will be towards the end of this article – the real answer that is.

How old were you when you reached the height of your success or will be when you do? Whether it’s business, football, hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf or whatever – think about that question for a few moments.

How much of your game / sport is physical?



And how much is mental?.

Most athletes tell me their sport is at least 50% mental. But how much of your time is spent doing mental practice? And how much physical?

The difference between an elite athlete and one just one notch down the ladder is just one step. The elite athlete spent more time on the mental game than the one on the next level down.

Athletes have a sports coach and many use personal trainers for the physical. But how many utilize a Coach to help them with the mental game?

Only the ones who really want to be on top of their game. The ones who really want to move to the next level above their teammates and opponents.

And in this article, I want to teach you some of the techniques I use with my athletes during individual or group sessions when I’m working with them to help them reach their sports goals.

“Be careful of the words you use

and the questions you ask yourself,

because your SubConscious is listening!”

William C. Smith

Now let me ask you another question. Think about it before you answer. Are you ready? Who is your competition? Write it down.

To read more go to:  http://www.hypnosisrc.com/dallas_fort_worth_sports_hypnosis_mental_edge_competitors_hope_you_never_discover.html 

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