REVIVE: Overcome Negative Habits and Cravings

How will CBH help you overcome negative habits and master your life?

Have you ever come up with amazing New Year’s resolutions of change negative habits like losing weight, starting to save money, setting up your own business, exercising regularly, changing your career, eating more healthily or quitting smoking?

You probably pumped yourself up full of enthusiasm and the belief that this year will be very different. Fast-forward, and what happened a month down the line? If you are like the majority of us, you probably went back to where you started.

The process of trying and failing to change negative habits is soul-destroying – we have learned to believe that if only we try hard enough and have the willpower, we should be able to change.

Research show us that what people believed about willpower is sabotaging our success and creating unnecessary stress. We continue to rely on worn-out strategies for self-control.

Now more than ever, we realize that willpower – the ability to control our attention, emotions and desires – influences our physical health, financial security, relationships and professional success.

Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, has been proven to be an effective and sustainable form of therapy in areas like*:

Weight-loss

Controling negative habits (drinking, smoking, nail biting, etc)

Sports/work performance

Confidence and self-esteem

Phobias

PTSD

The science of hypnosis

Hypnosis has long intrigued both scientists and skeptics, but recent research is shedding light on its genuine potential to help people change habits, control weight, and manage addiction. At its core, hypnosis is a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, allowing individuals to access their subconscious mind more directly. This makes it a powerful tool for reprogramming deeply ingrained behaviors and emotional responses.

In the realm of weight management, meta-analyses have shown that hypnosis can significantly enhance outcomes when combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). One study found that participants receiving hypnosis lost more weight than 94% of control participants at the end of treatment, and 81% at follow-up. The addition of hypnosis to CBT also yielded a large effect size in long-term weight loss, suggesting that it helps reinforce behavioral changes over time.

When it comes to addiction, hypnosis works by addressing the psychological and emotional roots of dependency. It helps reduce cravings, manage withdrawal symptoms, and reframe the subconscious triggers that lead to addictive behaviors.

Studies have shown its effectiveness in helping individuals quit smoking and reduce alcohol dependency.

By introducing positive suggestions during a trance-like state, hypnotherapy can strengthen self-control and promote healthier coping mechanisms.
The science behind hypnosis is still evolving, but its efficacy is increasingly supported by clinical evidence. It’s not a magic cure, but when used by trained professionals and integrated into broader treatment plans, hypnosis offers a promising, non-invasive approach to behavior change.

Whether you’re trying to break a habit, shed pounds, or overcome addiction, hypnosis may be the missing piece that helps shift your mindset and unlock lasting transformation.

The science of willpower

Willpower, often seen as the engine behind self-discipline and habit change, is far more than just a moral virtue—it’s a scientifically measurable mind-body response. Psychologists define willpower as the ability to resist short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a fixed trait but a dynamic resource that can be strengthened or depleted depending on various factors.

Willpower is not just about grit—it’s about understanding how your brain works.

Neuroscience reveals that willpower is governed by the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s command center for decision-making and impulse control. When we face temptation, this region activates what researchers call the “pause-and-plan” response, helping us override impulsive urges and stay focused on long-term goals.

However, recent studies show that change negative habits is not just logical, it’s emotional. Our habits are wired into neural pathways, and trying to change them without addressing the emotional triggers is like trying to reprogram a computer without touching the code. We share eight core emotions that influence behavior and shows how understanding them can unlock lasting transformation.

Stress, fatigue, and poor nutrition can all deplete willpower, making it harder to change negative habits. That’s why we need a holistic approach: improving sleep, reducing stress, and cultivating self-awareness.

The “magical power of motivation” is not a fleeting feeling, but as a trainable mindset. By aligning goals with personal values and creating emotionally resonant reasons for change, we can boost our brain’s natural drive to follow through.

Importantly, willpower can be strengthened. There are practical tools like habit stacking, emotional journaling, and mindfulness that help retrain the brain.

Change isn’t about fighting yourself—it’s about working with your brain’s design to build new habits that stick.

In short, willpower is not a battle of brute force. It’s a dance between neuroscience, emotion, and strategy—and when you learn the steps, change becomes not only possible, but sustainable.

Take action

I would like to invite you for an introductory session where we can discuss how this works, if this is the right approach for you.

It will be also an opportunity for you to ask questions and check how you feel. Check if you feel comfortable and understood. This is important because the relationship with your therapist is the best predictor of success in therapy.

So, please, come in and let’s talk. No pressure, no judgement, no commitment. Just a nice chat.