It’s Easier Than You ThinkWhen 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 under the

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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 no

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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 has

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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 a tally mark.

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You’re Working Way Too HardThat’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 of

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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 of

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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 you

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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 mentioned hockey.No,

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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

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They sat there like zombies as we walked past them, their eyes vacant, their bodies frozen in place.Last night I continued my deep dive into the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, not imagining for a moment that the game between Edmonton

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