Darlene McDowell Hypnotherapist and Personal Development

10/26/2021

03/18/2021

Brentwood Hypnotherapy and Personal Development is now Online. We are doing all online sessions, from the comfort of your own home.
If you have a concern or problem you can always reach out to us Free.. Your consultation is Free Online (from anywhere in the world.) to discuss your concerns or what you would like to achieve with Hypnotherapy or Personal Development. Some of the main concerns are clients wanting to Stop Smoking, Weight Loss (and we now have a new Online Weight Loss Program) Fears, Phobias, Anxiety, Wanting to build Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence/ Self-Value/ Self-Love... and so much more. Don't wait to feel good.... Feel good now! Go to our website.. www.darlenemcdowell.com and see what Hypnotherapy can do for you. Or book a Free Consultation... Online. You can be anywhere in the world and book your Free consultation or session.

Hypnotherapy - What is Hypnotherapy? Positive behavioral change. You can change what you 'want' in life, by focusing on what you want, not what you don't want. Smoking Cessation: Focus on-I am a Non-Smoker. (that is what you want) Weight Loss: Focus on-I love eating healthy foods/exercising

08/04/2020

I have had many texts/emails/calls from clients (prior and new) that want to come in for Hypnotherapy, (from anxiety, panic attacks, substance abuse... to relationship problems...etc.) . But with the Covid-19 quarantine, or maybe just not ready to venture out or be around people right now, you have asked about Online Hypnotherapy. Yes! We are doing Online Consultations and Hypnotherapy, at your convenience. The Online Consultations are Free. You just have to go onto the website to book it. And you can choose a day and time that is good for you. Go to: www.darlenemcdowell.com or www.marshazimmerman.com
Click on Book Online to Book your Free Consultation today!

Hypnotherapy - What is Hypnotherapy? Positive behavioral change. You can change what you 'want' in life, by focusing on what you want, not what you don't want. Smoking Cessation: Focus on-I am a Non-Smoker. (that is what you want) Weight Loss: Focus on-I love eating healthy foods/exercising

07/14/2020

So happy to announce Marsha Zimmerman, has joined Brentwood Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching as our new Online Life Coach/Counselor. (Behavioral counseling/mentoring (adults and teens), Relationship counseling (couples or individuals), Career/Corporate (Counseling/Consultant).
In these 'new times' we are experiencing now, thanks to technology we are able to extend this wonderful service to anyone/anywhere. Marsha has over 20 years of experience. Starting with WKU receiving a BA in Communication (Public & Interpersonal), graduating Cum Laude. Her studies was in Communications Theory and Humanities for the purpose of education. She is also certified as a Life Coach, spending 20 + years teaching high school and coaching young people, as well as working with adults of all ages in the capacities of life coaching, mentoring and as a consultant.
Marsha will generate individualized plans for each client to find the right combination of tools, strategies and approaches in order to facilitate major changes. You may book an online consultation with Marsha though our website. www.brentwoodhypnotherapyandlifecoaching.com to find out what Life Coaching/Counseling can do for you.

Hypnotherapy - What is Hypnotherapy? Positive behavioral change. You can change what you 'want' in life, by focusing on what you want, not what you don't want. Smoking Cessation: Focus on-I am a Non-Smoker. (that is what you want) Weight Loss: Focus on-I love eating healthy foods/exercising

06/06/2019

Acupressure/Gua Sha, as well as Auriculotherapy is offered now within my Hypnotherapy practice. Hypnotherapy is great for mind/body healing. Mental health is VERY important to have a fulfilling life. But, so is pain free 'physical' health, For more information on how Acupressure/Gua Sha and Auriculotherapy can help relieve pain, as well as many,many, many other benefits, go to my website: www.darlenemcdowell.com If you would like to come in for a consultation, you can book a consultation from my site.

Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, Handwriting Analysis and Profiling

12/27/2018

So, it is that time of year when people start making those "successful?" New Year Resolutions. Most people have good intentions of following through. Those New Year Goals and Dreams usually require a lot of work, a lot of motivation and determination. Well here is a few small tips on setting some goals for the New year that might make it more pleasant to achieve. Or at least give you that inspiration to stay on track, for the long haul.

1. Choose Carefully your Goal. Make sure it is the 'right' goal. The way you do that, first, ask yourself "Why?" Why do I want to achieve this goal? Why is this goal so important? is this goal in actuality, attainable? Then, rate this goal. How achievable is it on a Scale of 1 to 10. If you feel it's like an 8 or above, this will make you feel more confident, that you can actually achieve the goal, so you won't get overwhelmed and stop.

2. Make a Reality plan. Write it down Write down what is Priority #1. to start this goal. Even if it is a small step, then when you achieve your #1 starting point.. go to #.2, # 3, etc. Don't move to #2, until your finish #1.

3. Make a Vision Board. (making it real with pictures, such as: cut out photos in magazines of what you want in your life, so your mind can actually create a picture of what you are imagining.. so it can make it happen... quicker) This is called the Law of Attraction.

4. Be kind to yourself. You may find yourself, slipping here and there and that's AOK. It's part of the process.
You are taking one step at a time. And if you make a mistake. Learn from your mistake. Use it as a challenge to reset, learn and adapt. Move forward with your plan. Remember: *Change the plan, but never the goal". Looking forward will keep you focused. We can't change what we have already done. We can change what we are about to do.

5. Once you have obtained your goal. Celebrate! Sometimes when we achieve what we set for our goal, we are not as excited as we thought we would be. That is because our brain's reward system cares more about ":getting' than 'having'. Just keep in mind that the enjoyment of completing the goal will probably be spread over a long period of time. Just let it all sink in and you will learn to appreciate all your accomplishments because you deserve it! Then it is time to set another goal and go for it!

WOW! Sounds simple? Try it!
Have a Happy New Year! Let's make 2019, the BEST year ever!
Darlene
www.darlenemcdowell.com

Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, Handwriting Analysis and Profiling

12/17/2018

I want to wish all of my friends and family a very Merry Christmas Holiday season. Here are some Holiday phrases (serious and humorous) that may be worthy to remember:

1. "Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things."
2. "He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree."
3. "When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things—not the great occasions—give off the greatest glow of happiness."
4. "Christmas isn't a season—it's a feeling"
5. “Love the giver more than the gift.”
6. "Christmas calories don't count!" :)
7. "You know you're getting older, when Santa starts looking younger." :)
8. "May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility"
9. "Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall."
10. " Maybe you didn't want to read all of these quotes, but if you are reading this one, please take my advice. Have a Merry Christmas!
With Love!
Darlene

11/20/2018

How A Pause Can Save The Day

From time to time, we all need to take pause, a brief stillness, a moment to review “…our initial reaction so we can move to the place where a calm, thoughtful response is born.”
Through hindsight, we often realize how much stress we could have prevented by pausing to reconsider our choices before taking action. Many of us have learned this lesson many times over: for example, sometimes our heart nudges us to take a pause before releasing an angered response to an e-mail or posting.. and we don’t listen. We mechanically press send and often second-guess ourselves the minute we click the mouse.
Then we become compressed, foreseeing the predictable stress we’ll experience from the backlash, and we are usually right – sometimes its days before all is well in the building. Pausing to review our feelings could have prevented this energy depleting scenario. There are myriad situations where we sacrifice our wellbeing because we allow hurry to jam our intuitive nudges to pause before sensitive engagement.

Practicing Pause and Calm
Pausing to feel our heart’s suggestions can deter many energy-draining standoffs with others, often with people we care about the most. We can proactively avoid these repeating, uncomfortable situations and regrets. Practicing pause and calm is increasing in popularity as a respected self-care practice, especially in these sped-up times of change, uncertainty and pressurized choices.
Many of us learned the value of pause from parents and passed it on as wisdom to our children. However, as life’s demanding pace keeps increasing, the memory to pause often fades when we are under pressure for speedy choices and actions. Speed may quicken action but pausing to review can make the effective difference in where our actions land us.
This post is not to reinvent the intelligence of pause and review; it’s to hopefully inspire a renewed connection, if needed, with this effective habit of preemptive wisdom through these chaotic, yet adventuresome times.

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Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, Handwriting Analysis and Profiling

09/03/2018

06/29/2018

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02/07/2018

Would you like to relieve stress easily in a minute or so? Here is a QUICK Coherence Technique that I would love for you to use. Once you practice this simple technique, you can relieve stress and increase emotional balance, improve mental clarity, relieve worry, stress, fatigue or tension. This technique will give you a short break to recharge your energy. And you can use it ... anytime.
First: Sit down and get as comfortable as you can. Focus on the area of your heart. If you like, you can even put your hand over your heart. Make sure you are putting all your attention on the heart area.

Second: As you focus on the heart area, imagine your breath is flowing in and out of that area. This helps your mind and energy to stay focused in the heart area, so your respiration and hear rhythms start to synchronize.
Breathe slowly. Breathe in 5 counts.. Breathe out 5 counts. Keep breathing in 5 counts and out 5 counts slowly until your breathing feels smooth and balanced and not forced.

Third: Continue to breathe through the area of your heart and as you do, recall a positive feeling, a time that you felt really good (maybe a vacation, a place you really enjoyed or being around a person that you love or a pet, something that makes you smile to think about it and gives you a sincere attitude of appreciation or care)
Now, you are allowing yourself, giving yourself permission to feel calm, relaxed, in control and you will start feeling uplifted and regenerated.

This technique is simple and quick to use. And makes it easier, once you practice it, (Practice makes it even more effective) to remain calm and balanced in challenging times, so you can reduce stress right in the moment, as it occurs. You don't have to find a place to meditate or wait for your yoga class. When you feel stressed or you need to increase your emotional balance, recharge your energy, you can do this in one minute.

Darlene McDowell
www.darlenemcdowell.com

Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, Handwriting Analysis and Profiling

01/19/2018

A few quotes that are worth remembering:
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"Your life doesn't get better by chance, it gets better by change."

" I don't trust words. I trust actions."

"If you want something in your life that you have never had, you'll have to do something you have never done."

01/02/2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
How about starting the New Year with a BOOST of Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Self-Worth & Self-Value?
You can do just that, by Allowing yourself, giving yourself Permission to have all of those wonderful qualities.
If you feel you want and/or need those qualities (or know someone that does) to build your confidence for a better year, come in for a 'gift' session. (if you are in the Nashville, TN area.. you can book the consultation/confidence session from my website) Or... you can also download an mp3 from my website that you can listen to in the comfort of your own home. (go to my website and Click on.. More.. then Self-Help)
Start your New Year being the BEST that you can be, It's YOUR life. Live it to the fullest! www.darlenemcdowell.com

11/14/2017

A perfect gift for someone you love or care about! Or that person that has 'everything'! How about a New Year's boost of self-confidence/self-esteem and a powerful inner strength? Who wouldn't want that!?
Well, if you live in or around Nashville or the TN area, or coming to the Nashville area soon, I am offering a discounted rate for a Hypnotherapy session just for them... or You! :)
To find out more information, go to: https://www.darlenemcdowell.com/hypnotherapy-egift-card

Make 2018 the best year ever!!

Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, Handwriting Analysis and Profiling

11/13/2017

I would like to share this short docu-series with anyone that may be looking for an alternative/natural way of becoming healthy and staying healthy in your mind, as well as your body. They both have to work together to stay healthy and strong.
*(This series was filmed at HMI- Hypnosis Motivational Institute College of Hypnotherapy. I am a graduate from this amazing college.)

Docu-Series: Hypnotized. Where can we turn when traditional medicine lets us down? People seeking alternative options are at an all time high. “Hypnotized” demonstrates how more and more regular people, desperate for relief, are using hypnosis and discovering the power of the mind as a natural, organic solution over medications and traditional treatments. You can copy and paste this link in your browser.
www.darlenemcdowell.com/docu-series-hypnotized

Or.. click on the link with the photo below.

Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, Handwriting Analysis and Profiling

01/01/2017

2017! Happy New Year! How about "Discovering' a new part of you. Try a different approach, a lighter attitude, a fresh outlook. Every new day is a chance to reinvent yourself.
And Remember.. The past is a guidepost.... not a hitching post.
www.darlenemcdowell.com

Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, Handwriting Analysis and Profiling