Willpower is a Limited Force

Willpower is continuously mentioned as a magic solution to all of our issues. Want to lose weight? Have some willpower and hit the gym. Need to get your work done in a more timely fashion? Well, muster up more motivation to do it. As humans, we tend to either overcomplicate or oversimplify adversity in our lives, and we can classify willpower in the category of oversimplification. Our pre-existing habits and patterns are often not given enough credit for just how strong they are and how hard they may be to change for one primary reason - they’re rooted in our subconscious.  

Understanding the Limitations of Willpower

Willpower is a crucial element in achieving goals because it springs from a strong desire and intention.  Yet it is a finite resource that can be quickly depleted. The concept of "ego depletion" reveals that exerting self-control in one task reduces the ability to maintain self-control in subsequent tasks. This phenomenon explains why many find it difficult to consistently rely on willpower for long-term behavioral changes, such as sticking to a diet or maintaining productivity or performance standards.

Empirical studies support this model, showing that tasks requiring a high degree of focus and discipline can lead to a temporary decrease in self-control. For instance, participants in a study who resisted eating cookies placed in front of them, later gave up more quickly on unrelated tasks which also required self-control. This suggests that using willpower in one context may decrease your ability to use it in another.

Hypnosis has also been effectively used to combat procrastination. By addressing the subconscious beliefs that lead to procrastination, such as fear of failure, overwhelm, or a lack of self-confidence, hypnosis can create a more proactive mindset with new patterns of association, significantly improving personal productivity. 

Why It Takes More Than Willpower to Change: The Role of Hypnosis

The Role of Hypnosis in Behavior Change

Since modern science tells us that 95% of all drivers to our thoughts and behaviors are subconscious, working with this sphere of primary influence is most effective. 

As a result, Hypnosis has proven to be a powerful tool in modifying deep-seated behaviors by influencing the subconscious mind.  Many research studies have shown that individuals undergoing hypnotherapy for weight loss not only lost more weight, at times up to 90% more, they also maintained their weight loss over time when others did not.

Hypnosis has also been effectively used to combat procrastination. By addressing the subconscious beliefs that lead to procrastination, such as fear of failure, overwhelm, or a lack of self-confidence, hypnosis can create a more proactive mindset with new patterns of association, significantly improving personal productivity. 

Intuition and Energy Systems: A Powerful Complementary Approach

Working with the energy systems in combination with Hypnosis with practices like Reiki and others, addresses the energetic imbalances that may influence the behavioral change.  Deep levels of peace are often experienced, and a rebalancing of the body's energy systems promotes a reset for better physical, emotional, and mental health. Combined these approaches can be particularly beneficial for those experiencing stress and overwhelm, grief, and confusion, which are common challenges that are experienced in personal growth and productivity.

When the practitioner holds a highly developed intuitive skill, the work becomes especially powerful and effective.  This integrated approach may address the root causes of these challenges and behaviors in a way that’s not been linked in prior work.  This opens up possibilities that support well-being and change unlike before, clearing the way for new, healthier habits, perceptions, and clarity that may be maintained long-term.

Intuition and Energy Systems: A Powerful Complementary Approach

When the practitioner holds a highly developed intuitive skill, the work becomes especially powerful and effective.  This integrated approach may address the root causes of these challenges and behaviors in a way that’s not been linked in prior work by the client with reason and training alone.  This opens up possibilities that were otherwise unseen, supporting change unlike before, and clearing the way for new healthier habits, perceptions, and clarity that may be maintained long-term.

In addition working with the energy systems in combination with Hypnosis, with practices like Reiki, addresses the energetic imbalances that may influence the behavioral change.  Deep levels of peace are often experienced, and a rebalancing of the body's energy systems promotes a reset for better physical, emotional, and mental health. Combined these approaches can be particularly beneficial for those experiencing stress and overwhelm, grief, and confusion, which are common challenges that are experienced in personal growth and productivity.

Opportunity in the Rogue Valley

For those in the Rogue Valley longing to finally experience work that is different than most, exceeding willpower alone, you may schedule a no cost consultation with Alchemize Change and learn more. Alaya utilizes the powerful interweaving of Hypnosis, Intuition, and Energy Systems. You will also learn valuable skills in mind mastery and nervous system regulation in order to navigate life more in control. She has been a guide and teacher to help individuals and families in their lives for 40+  years.

For those individuals interested in this potent work though out of the Medford and Ashland areas such as the Oregon coast, Roseburg, or Klamath Falls, including around the globe, Alaya facilitates successful sessions both in-office and virtually for many years. 

Access The Full Power Of Your Mind.

Accessing the full power of your mind is like turning on the lights of a dark room, and finding that you hold unlimited possibilities. Much is revealed, you have clear direction and regain control, with valuable skills for a lifetime.