Wendy Lapidus-Saltz
Articles by Wendy Lapidus-Saltz
July 21, 2009
In romance, telling too much too soon is as bad as telling All. Here are some relationship-saving guidelines for what NOT to say.
July 07, 2009
The young woman in my hypnosis office had a burning question that needed answering
before she would sit down: "Ever hypnotize someone to be a vegetarian?"
"No," I said. I had told her a month earlier by phone, but she was optimistic.
I wished a troop of vegetarian hopefuls had flocked to my...
June 07, 2009
Want to stop smoking? Be cagey about it—even with your own sweet self.
June 02, 2009
Self-hypnosis: Difficult and dangerous or fun and useful? Learn what it can do for you and how to avoid problems.
May 16, 2009
The economy is what it is, but are you all you can be? Discover a secret weapon.
April 07, 2009
Afraid of what´s going on with your teeth…but even more afraid of the dentist?
April 02, 2009
The marketplace glorifies spending, but saving is sexier—because of what you can get and how inexpensively—when you do it on your own terms. Discover how.
March 24, 2009
Every day, some people program themselves to be unhappy. You might be one of them.
March 18, 2009
Many people want their bad habits and issues solved quickly. Hypnosis offers help, but at what cost?
February 20, 2009
You know those areas of life where you´ve felt pretty stuck? There´s a solution you may have overlooked…
February 11, 2009
Recession affects job retention, economic stability, and purchases of everything from groceries to cars—but how might it influence romance? (You may be surprised.)
January 29, 2009
The economy is down, jobs are scarce, and it´s all bad. Or is it? Has the recession made some things surprisingly better?
January 25, 2009
Have you ever considered being hypnotized, or wondered what it´s like? Here´s the scoop…
January 16, 2009
Are you being hypnotized in daily life? Is that a good thing?
January 09, 2009
Have you, like thousands of others, broken your resolution?
Here´s how to remake it so it rocks.
January 03, 2009
Do the genders use hypnosis for different purposes? Do they respond differently to being hypnotized?
December 18, 2008
Isolated, bored, financially stretched? Could be a great time for romance!
December 13, 2008
Are you giving up on meeting someone through friends´ fix-ups
and introductions? Read this first…
October 07, 2008
Once you discover how powerful a tool hypnosis can be, don´t be surprised if you begin applying it to unexpected areas of your life.
September 13, 2008
If you´d like to try hypnosis but fear you´re unhypnotizable, learn how to set aside that worry, increase your ability to be hypnotized, and simply enjoy.
September 09, 2008
When sex is the question, there are all kinds of answers. Get another opinion on timing first-time sex with a new partner, and what it could mean to you.
August 22, 2008
If you´re not too slick at the romantic arts, here are a few things you´ll want to know….
August 13, 2008
Thinking something can help make it happen. Uh-oh….
July 31, 2008
Hypnosis can do a lot of things, but what about turning back the clock?
July 14, 2008
Training is loved, reviled, sought after, ignored, and often misunderstood. How can you and your company make it worth every penny and every moment spent on it—and more?
July 11, 2008
Today´s down economy may have a surprising upside for you….
July 04, 2008
Do situations that are stressful, tense, or demanding also give a tingle of excitement (if you´re being honest)? Then read on…
June 19, 2008
For many people, hypnosis both frightens and intrigues. It seems to be able to do so much, and yet…. Let this article answer your questions, allay your fears, or simply pique your interest.
June 09, 2008
If you´re a professional actor, and even if you act in local productions, you should know about hypnosis. Acting is, to a large degree, an art of mind and art, which are in fact the two most important arenas for hypnosis. You may be surprised how useful this art and science can be.
June 09, 2008
Are you a boomer who never expected to start dating again at this age?
Join the club, it´s a surprisingly fun and sophisticated group. Here are a few tips to help you get a smarter start.
June 01, 2008
Creative, you? Absolutely! But in a hurry, on the spot, when greatness is demanded? Discover how to make ideas flow even when time and tempers are short and expectations are high.
May 27, 2008
Part 2 of Hypnosis for Procrastination describes the two final reasons people procrastinate, and what to do about them.
May 22, 2008
Why would a dedicated hypnotist suggest that there may be some people
who shouldn´t be hypnotized? Who are they? Are you among them?
May 23, 2008
Looking for that economic stimulus you´re been promised? While you´re waiting, check out a way to stimulate your economics that involves the way you think.
May 14, 2008
Hypnosis has made it to The Oprah Show, but do you know all it can do—like help students succeed?
May 15, 2008
Do you procrastinate to the detriment of your work life, home life, even relationships? The good news is there are reasons why you do that. The better news is hypnosis can help, if you´re willing—and you show up for your appointment!
May 10, 2008
Do you lose weight easily? Or are you stuck? Here´s help!
May 07, 2008
You´ve tried everything to take your golf game up another notch, right? Here´s one idea you probably haven´t considered, but it may be the most powerful of all! Read on…
April 30, 2008
Are there things about your life you´d like to change but don´t quite know how? Discover the secret you need to know.
April 30, 2008
Some women tell all. Others know: a little goes a long way. Are you telling the right things—and making him guess about the others? Or do you blab and lose?
April 23, 2008
Some smokers claim they can never quit, but every day, many do. What is it about them that makes it possible? And how can you do the same?
April 09, 2008
It´s not just how you approach weight loss, the program you use, or your desire to do it. It´s the beliefs you hold as you go about your day. Here are 5 beliefs that have proven highly successful in dropping pounds.
April 09, 2008
Most believe that hypnosis happens only at a stage show or in a hypnotist´s office, but it´s not true: throughout the day there are moments when you fall into a hypnotic state without even knowing it. Find out why, how, and what to do about it.
April 09, 2008
They say change is hard to make and harder to keep. But it depends how you do it. A little pre-thought can make a surprising difference. Discover how.
March 31, 2008
People don´t talk about it much, but it´s very real: Dating fatigue is the weariness or exhaustion that comes from too many dates, in too little time, with too-high expectations.
Or conversely, with the expectation of failure, often as a self-protective measure.
March 31, 2008
Thinking about trying hypnosis? Here´s how to avoid the costly mistake of choosing the wrong practitioner—and instead get the proper help from the right person.
March 31, 2008
A lot of people are fascinated with the notion of hypnosis. The only question is "What could I use it for?"
Well, smoking and weight-loss are the most common, but here are some unexpected possibilities....
March 31, 2008
When you hear about self-hypnosis, do you ever wonder how hypnotizing yourself is really possible—and whether you could really do it? Discover casual, everyday ways to get the advantages of self hypnosis into your life.
March 05, 2008
Have you been curious about the feeling of being "in hypnosis" and tapping into your subconscious mind—but can´t think of what to get hypnotized for? Here are some great suggestions….
March 05, 2008
Must hypnosis always be about self improvement, change-making and breaking through obstacles? Or does it have another virtue?
February 28, 2008
Many powers have been attributed to hypnosis, including changing the way you think, behave, and act. Can it change your basic nature?
February 24, 2008
Can this long-held notion about "hypnotizability" be laid to rest—or proven true? And what does it mean to you if you want to use hypnosis to make your life better?
February 20, 2008
Can hypnotherapy be effective even when the hypnotherapist doesn´t see the client and vice versa? Explore the phenomenon of hypnosis by phone, its advantages, disadvantages, and how to get the best results if you try it.
February 15, 2008
BLURB: To most people hypnosis is a mysterious things, the stuff of horror movies and stage shows. But hypnosis is used in psychotherapy and in medicine as a way to relieve pain. It's also a way to make rapid improvement in many areas of life. But that doesn´t mean it´s for everyone.
February 08, 2008
BLURB: Love, sex, relationship, attraction techniques—this is the knowledge I share as a mind coach specializing in finding and growing great relationships. But it took a dermatologist to demonstrate to me a crucial piece of the puzzle.
February 07, 2008
Some dating mistakes happen and just blow by, like leaves in the wind. But others can haunt you for years to come. Especially this one particular mistake. It may not ruin your life, but then again….
February 07, 2008
The marketplace is full of all kinds of things they say can change the course of your love life. From books to gadgets, pills to perfume. But is it true that hypnosis can make an unexpected difference? And if so, how?
February 07, 2008
A lot of things have been claimed about hypnosis, including strange powers as depicted in the black-and-white movies of Hollywood´s storied past. But can hypnosis really do anything for a regular person leading a regular life?
February 01, 2008
Why is it that so many average women are coupled, but smart, attractive, and worthy You is still looking? Find out why and how to fix it.
February 01, 2008
Romantic movies can function as instruction and aphrodisiac, so how can they be detrimental to true love? Discover the truth and what to do about it.
February 01, 2008
You and him--it seems so right, but while everyone around you is getting engaged, you seem stuck in Just Dating. Discover why and what you can do about it.
February 01, 2008
Women who know men, really know men, know these certain things. Want to be among them? Read this.
January 30, 2008
Interested in finding the right hypnotherapist? Check out these 9 questions to ask!
January 26, 2008
Is it possible that you have experienced a kind of hypnosis without even knowing it? This article suggests that you may have. Find out the truth....
January 24, 2008
When I was a child, my father struggled to teach me how to make change for a dollar.
"It costs 27 cents and he gives you a dollar, so you count backwards," he explained, as patiently as he could, "Twenty-seven cents and a quarter makes 52, and another quarter …." My eyes glazed over.
But mak...
January 24, 2008
Does hypnosis work? 5 Things It Can Do For You. Here's the scoop.
January 05, 2008
How long did it take to break your New Year’s resolution this year? You haven’t yet? You may be one of the few to keep it going.
Why is that so rare? Because many resolutions are made as a cultural custom; it’s simply what we do every year at this time. For the majority, the custom of breakin...
January 05, 2008
This is part 2 of a two-part series, and to save time and effort, we’ll take a moment to review the highlights of part 1. If you’re like me, and you feel compelled to read both parts, check the archives for “Notes From A Hypnotist: How To Repair A Broken New Year’s Resolution” by Wendy Lapidus-Sal...
January 05, 2008
How long did it take to break your New Year’s resolution this year? You haven’t yet? You are one of the rare few.
Why so rare? Because many resolutions are made as a cultural custom—it’s what we “do” every year at this time. And for the majority, the custom of breaking a resolution is as stro...
December 23, 2007
Sometimes there’s a habit that has been so damaging, so annoying, or frankly, so unsavory that we simply need to cut it out of our lives. Like mold on cheese.
Other times we’re not ready, or able, to slice it off completely. Or maybe it has been with us so long, it’s just hard to imagine life ...
December 16, 2007
I am a nonsmoker and much of my work is dedicated to helping smokers become nonsmokers, but my father Julius Saltz smoked from the age of 11 until his death at 74.
This article is written in his honor and in his spirit, as I recall our conversations about smoking. It is based on what I think he...
December 15, 2007
I bet you think you know the reason you don’t have your perfect guy. When you’re a love and attraction coach like I am, people tell you their theories all the time. And they’re certain they’re right. They absolutely know. For sure. Undoubtedly. How could they not know? It’s their lives and th...
December 15, 2007
You’ve been curious about hypnosis for a while. Then one day you made an appointment. Or you’re considering it. If you choose your hypnotist or hypnotherapist well, a hypnosis session can do more for you than help with your current issue.
First-time clients ask me how to benefit most from their...
December 15, 2007
What is Kaizen? A drug, an herb, or a hot, new sexual technique? None of the above, yet it can change how you handle your love life. Kaizen is a concept used in Japan’s most successful companies, and it involves the philosophy of making small changes continuously. And then watching attentively ...
December 15, 2007
Can another person really make you smoke? Now I don’t mean that first time, when you were 16, and you took that puff because your friends urged you to. I mean now, today, socializing with people who smoke. Do the smokers you know, and love, and spend time with keep you reaching for that thin white...
December 13, 2007
Women smokers differ from men smokers. They may share the basics of what they call an “addiction,” but have different reasons for smoking and stopping, and different strengths and weaknesses that alter their experience.
As a woman, here’s how you may have substantial advantages over men in quitt...
December 13, 2007
It’s my job to hypnotize people to stop smoking. I also hypnotize people to create outrageous new possibilities in their lives. But helping people rid themselves of a life-threatening, debilitating habit is what makes me jump out of bed in the morning.
So if you’d like to know how to help a man ...
December 13, 2007
You’re probably aware of hypnosis to stop smoking. Or to lose pounds. Maybe you’ve heard how hypnosis can explore past lives, but there are some things hypnosis can help you do that might surprise or amaze you.
1. Locate lost objects: If you were the one who put it away, or you witnessed it b...
December 12, 2007
If you’re a smoker, and people around you know it, you’re probably barraged by demands to stop. Some are caring and kindly. Others abrasive, even disgusted. Do the people you love quote scary facts and figures at you? Does it make you want to stop? No? Thought so.
Or maybe you yourself want...
November 30, 1999
Have you been out of the dating game for a while? There are a lot of reasons women remove themselves from dating: what was yours? Sometimes it’s fear or lack of confidence. Other times it’s the happy occurrence of becoming exclusive—dating one particular man. Or maybe even becoming engaged or get...