Eric Nguyen

The reason mental images and visualization is so powerful is because the subconscious mind cannot differentiate between what is imagined and what is real. The subconsious mind accepts everything as being real. So your mental image at bedtime is the event that causes you anxiety, however we see a perfect outcome. With the conscious intervention, we start with small baby steps. If you have anxiety about being on a boat, then go to the boat and simply get on board. Go get on the boat while docked. Make a conscious concerted effort to physically get on board. So, what happens here is the conscious intervention of getting on the boat combined with the subconscious visualation or perfect mental outcomes will dissapate or alleviate your anxiety or fear. The degree of alleviation will vary from individual to individual but over time will subside and totally disintegrate. This 2 part process of diminishing anxiety is effective in all types of people, young or old, child or adult, male or femal...

Turning Anxiety into Positive Energy Last week, we explained how anxiety doesn’t have to be a hindrance to a successful presentation or a fruitful training session. Today we show you how to harness the negative feelings of anxiety and convert them to useful positive energy. Be yourself and work within your style. Nothing can cause pre-session jitters faster than preparing to be someone you’re not. If you’re not comfortable telling anecdotal stories to reinforce a point or throwing gum out to participants who offer good ideas, then don’t. Ask your participants to share a relevant story to reinforce your point. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to grow as a presenter. Many of the techniques effective trainers use to add fun to a workshop and reinforce learning are within your reach. But, you should make them your own and work within your own style. Trying to be the speaker you admired at the seminar you attended last week will only heighten your nervou...