Personal Growth

Have you ever received a gift that literally changed your life? This exactly what happened to me when my stepmother gave me a gift certificate for The World’s Biggest Bookstore, which unfortunately no longer exists. It sat in a drawer for

It’s Easier Than You Think When I was a young boy, I was captivated by magic. All kinds of it. I loved tricks with playing cards, of course, but what really drew me in were the mental feats that fall

Stress creeps in quietly. The racing mind at 3 a.m., the tension in the shoulders during endless work calls, the feeling that there’s never enough time in the day. In today’s fast-paced world, learning how to manage daily stress is

How the heck did we get here? Here at Mike Mandel Hypnosis, we’ve just wrapped up a massive overhaul of just about everything connected to our business. This has been in the works for months, behind the scenes, and it

What if the smallest act could unlock the biggest transformation in your life? Not some elaborate 12-week program. Not a motivational seminar. Not a five-year plan wrapped in corporate fluff. Just the simple act of tracking. Write something down. Make

You’re Working Way Too Hard That’s what my mentor, NLP Master Trainer Derek Balmer, told me years ago. He was the one who brought me on as his “Hypnosis Hired Gun,” giving me the job of designing and teaching all

Tired of confusing nutrition advice? One day, you're told to cut carbs. Next, it’s fat. Then you’re supposed to fast, graze, go vegan, eat like a caveman, or survive on smoothies and supplements. It’s exhausting, and let’s face it, most

Imagine you’re deep in a conversation. Someone makes a confident, passionate claim—maybe with a little finger wag for good measure—and everyone nods along except you. Something doesn’t sit right. Your gut whispers: That doesn’t make any sense. But how do

Hypnosis teaches us that meaning isn’t found—it’s created—and nowhere is that more obvious than in the emotional rollercoaster of a hockey game. Don’t get me wrong. I fall for it too. You might remember that, in last week's email, I

Have you ever stood at the base of a massive staircase, looked up, and felt your knees go weak? That’s what major life changes often feel like. Whether it’s getting in shape, learning a new skill, decluttering your home, or