This feeling of being overwhelmed happens because your mind and body work together like an engine designed for survival. According to “Cognitive Load Theory,” your conscious mind has a limited capacity and can only handle about 7 pieces of information at once. When you exceed this limit, your engine becomes “overloaded,” leading to a bottleneck where you experience “delusion” and fatigue. Your body naturally tries to reduce effort by turning repetitive patterns into unconscious habits, but if you don’t pause to ask “Why am I doing this?”, you get stuck in a loop of constant, unproductive activity.
How to Fix It: To fix this, you must understand the difference between mental “wants” (I want to help everyone) and biological “needs” (my body needs recovery to function). Use a somatic grounding: if you feel your focus slipping, pause, breathe, and feel your feet firmly on the floor to signal to your brain that you are safe. You can also use the “10/10/10 Rule” to filter your tasks: ask yourself if this specific job will still matter in 10 minutes, 10 months, or 10 years. This acts as a “check-up” for your engine, allowing it to cool down and recover its power.
Context Research: European research emphasizes that not all pressure is bad, but there is a limit. Professor Hans Selye defined stress as the body’s non-specific response to any demand placed on it. This is illustrated by Stephen Williams’ “Pressure Performance Curve,” which shows that while a little pressure provides a healthy “stretch” that improves performance, crossing the peak leads to “Strain” and eventually total burnout. In the “Strain” phase, your health and judgment rapidly decline because your system is flooded with cortisol from the nervous system.
FAQ:
Q: What exactly happens during a hypnotherapy session?
A: You enter a state of focused attention and deep relaxation, allowing the subconscious mind to become more open to positive suggestions and behavioural change.
Q: Will I lose control or reveal secrets during hypnosis?
A: No, you remain conscious and in control throughout; you cannot be forced to do or say anything against your will.
Q: How many sessions are typically needed to see a result?
A: This varies by individual and goal, but many people experience a shift in perspective or feeling after a few sessions.
Q: Is hypnotherapy a replacement for medical treatment?
A: It is a complementary therapy used to manage the psychological impact of conditions, such as pain management, but it does not replace medical intervention.
Q: Can hypnotherapy help children or teenagers?
A: Yes, tailored approaches such as introducing hypnosis to children or building self esteem for teenagers are highly effective.
Q: How do I know if a practitioner is qualified?
A: Look for transparent credentials and a clear explanation of their psychotherapeutic approach, as seen in the references and practice standards of Alexandre Mitellus.
