“The Happy Hypnotist” Proves You Can Change Your Life With Self-Hypnosis

There are many thoughts and theories about hypnosis, and mine have changed through the years. As a kid, I’d see Hypnotists on television and thought of them as similar to magicians. How did he do that? Is it real?

As I’ve grown older I’ve seen many people benefit from this psychological practice that helps those overcome fears and change their way of being for the better. Yes, it’s real, and it works.

While you may have seen it used for entertainment, hypnosis is mostly used therapeutically to overcome multiple issues like pain, stress, bad habits, and phobias.

Properly trained hypnotists can help a person enter a heightened focus, concentration, and suggestibility state. While in this state, we become more open to suggestions, which can influence our thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

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One person who has had a great deal of success, and has helped hundreds of people change their lives for the better is "The Happy Hypnotist," Dr. Andrew Scarpati.

“The Happy Hypnotist” is a life and wellness coach who helps his clients “maximize their potential, enhance their sense of well-being, and guide and coach them to realize they can achieve their goals."

These positive changes are attained through the use of self-empowerment, helping them see, feel, and experience success. It’s something that everyone has the power within them to achieve.

Dr. Scarpati’s new book, “Hypnotize Yourself for a Powerful Mindset of Health, Happiness and Success” teaches you how to accomplish this on your own. It’s a step-by-step approach that taps into your inner personal strength and teaches you how your mind works.

I recently had a very interesting chat about it with The Happy Hypnotist to learn more about how it works, if it works for everyone, and to look behind the curtain to dispel any doubt.

If you’d like to change or improve something about yourself, it’s worth a read or listen to try and accomplish that goal. “Hypnotize Yourself for a Powerful Mindset of Health, Happiness, and Success” is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

Dr. Scarpati can be reached at HappyHypnotist.com.

I don't know about you, but I hate January. It's cold, it's dark, and, unless you have a birthday this month, there's usually not a whole lot going on. To me, January has always felt like just a month-long hangover. We just had all the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving then the winter holidays and then the New Year. And then boom, here we are. A whole bunch of nothing.

Generally, this is the time of year when we should be slowing down and resting. I'd guess that's the reason for the complete slowdown this month. The trees don't create new buds right now, so why should we be starting new things? But it gets boring and we still need to do things to pass the time.

So if you've started this January off feeling completely uninspired, don't worry, you're not alone. I put together a list of things you could try that might make the cold of this month move by just a little bit faster. I know I'll certainly be doing a few of these. And if none of these pique your fancy, that's ok. Maybe just take a nap, it's a great time of year for it.

So far, in 2025, I've read 4 books. You don't have to do it like that. But, nothing makes me feel cozier than putting on my fuzzy socks, making a cup of Earl Grey tea, and reading a really good book. So I'll always recommend it, especially this time of year.

I'll be honest, planning my next vacation is usually a February thing for me. But I'll do it in January if the winter blues really get to me early. Researching warm places and then booking tickets to those warm places really helps get me through the winter. Maybe it'll help you too. Plus, there's the added bonus of having something to look forward to.

Everybody I know who spends their winters either skiing or snowboarding absolutely love the winter. And you know what they say, time flies when you're having fun.

The one thing I genuinely like about January is that we are in the heart of soup and stew season. Your comfort meal of choice doesn't have to be soup, but the cold is a great excuse to eat your favorite comfort meal more than you normally might.

When it's so cold out and I feel like I'm stuck inside, I like to spend some time writing down all the things I'm grateful for. That especially include the sun and summertime :) but honestly, feeling stuck is the best time to practice gratitude for the people and things you do currently have. It makes the winter feel a little less blue when I can see on paper just how full my life is, even in the freezing cold.

This one feels kind of obvious, but connecting with loved ones always makes the time go faster and warms the soul. Have a movie night, try a new restaurant, or just hang out.

If you don't mind splurging on yourself a bit, book some time at the spa. Get a massage and use the sauna. It's a great time for rest and relaxation, after the bustle of the holidays. So go recharge, you deserve it.