Maggie H. Smith, Ursa Major Leadership & Wellbeing

I know - I haven’t been here in a while. I’ve been busy pursuing certification in hypnosis—and the first thing I’ve learned?

It’s wildly misunderstood.

Let’s clear something up: hypnosis is not mind control.

No one is making you bark like a dog or reveal your deepest secrets. (And if that were possible, I’d be on a beach somewhere, not working.)

Hypnosis is actually a completely natural state of focused attention—the same kind of state you’re in when you’re lost in a movie, driving on autopilot, or fully absorbed in a thought.

In that state, your brain quiets the noise a bit… and that’s where change becomes easier.

You’re still aware.
You’re still in control.
You can’t be made to do anything you don’t want to do.

What you can do is:
✨ shift patterns
✨ reduce stress
✨ build confidence
✨ break habits that no longer serve you

The more I learn, the more I see how powerful (and practical) this work really is.

Hypnosis isn’t about losing control—it’s about using your mind more intentionally.

Whew. December. Am I right? Did anyone else fall off the self-care wagon, only to then be run over by it? I think it backed over me for good measure. I know - it's Christmas week - but on this winter solstice, how can you find time to slow down just a little?

Ah look! It’s Breathwork music! Who needs a session to regulate their nervous system this time of year? Send me a message!

I hope you're spending Thanksgiving with peaceful people. If you're not? Longer walks!

Nervous system….super nervous all the time. LOL. Well - it doesn’t have to be.

This morning, someone shared this with me, so I am sharing with you! Have you tried any of these? Which worked best for you? Are there any you will try this week?

I remember being introduced to shaking my body a few years ago. I pictured my dogs, shaking off after getting wound up. It works for them so I gave it a shot - standing up, a full body shake next to my desk. I felt weird but determind - and it worked.

Zoom link for Sunday’s free, online meditation session goes out tomorrow (Fri-yay!). Are you in?

If you’re feeling this way, you should sign up for my free, online mediation session this Sunday!

Free, online event this Sunday, 10 AM ET. Get grounded before you get grinchy! RSVP here! https://www.maggiehsmith.com/event-details/loving-kindness-meditation

Join me online this Sunday, 11/23, at 10 AM ET for a FREE! Meditation session. Get grounded before you get grinchy.

Loving Kindness Meditation | Maggie H. Smith Thanksgiving is coming… and so are the family dynamics. Join me for a free online Loving-Kindness Meditation designed to help you approach the holidays with a calm heart, steady breath, and maybe even a little extra grace for that one relative....

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