It's a simple question, and at the same time one that's remarkably difficult to answer in one sentence. Have you ever wondered just exactly how people manage to make changes when using NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and Hypnosis that they have struggled with for years?

It's simple really and yet at the same time quite complex. NLP and Hypnosis use altered states of consciousness, just like you have an altered state of consciousness when you are having a great time, or feeling quite bored.

Try staring at a kettle while it boils, and notice when you put the kettle on and you get a call, or have some other thing to do it seems to boil in no time, time distortion is one of the main giveaways of an altered state of consciousness.

So Lets say you live in Scotland, as I do!) and you're looking for some help with weight loss, and are maybe you've considered a personal trainer or hypnotherapist to help you lose some weight.

How can NLP and Hypnosis help? If you can't lose weight, YOU are making it impossible! and futhermore, there's a reason hidden inside your unconcious mind that's making it that way.

I wonder if you've ever in a quiet moment, asked what you get out of NOT doing things you're supposed to, it's quite a profound question. WHY do you make your life worse than it's supposed to?

When you understand how to start dealing with these questions in an altered (hypnotic) state, you can truly understand how to start making your mind work for YOU.

When you've addressed these challenges, the diet and exercise regimes that were so difficult before, suddenly become far more straightforward.

When you're hypnotised, you can talk to the inner parts of your mind you're not usually aware of - That's the part of your mind which is making you hungry, sad, and annoyed with yourself.. but DOESN'T control your day today conscious thinking (which is the way most people try and control appetite or make changes to their habits)

When you have communication with your unconcious mind, you can then start to open up the dialogue and processes (using NLP and Hypnotherapy) that allow you to reach inside yourself and make changes outside of your concious awareness.

It's unusual for some to realise that parts of your mind you're not even aware of, are driving your behaviour. The good part is you won't be aware when they're working WITH You?

The real essence of how working with the unconcious mind is, you don't even need to realise it's working, for it to work.