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It's been 10 months since I've been to the Positive Change Institute and I want to thank you again for your kind assistance in helping me quit smoking. Even now after almost one smoke free year, I find it hard to believe that I have really given up the habit. Your program works. I know I’ll never smoke again.
As you know, I was a dedicated smoker - 15-20 cigarettes a day and had been doing so for 30+ years. I knew the terrible health problems associated with smoking, and had tried to quit many times, but could never get past the cravings and I assumed I didn't have the will power to overcome my 'bad habit'.
Thanks to you I now have absolutely no desire to smoke, nor did I experience any of the - "I'll just have one” thoughts, that I used to get when trying to give up before. One session gave me the resolve and fortitude to break my smoking habit of 30 years with no unpleasant cravings or withdrawal symptoms.
Not only did you make the process of quitting smoking "painless", you also made it a pleasurable learning experience. I have had new insights into my own abilities and resources that I attribute to my session with you.
Please accept my sincere thanks for your help and friendship.
Best regards,
Bob Lemieux
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Thank you Gayle for showing me that I have the power in my subconscious to make the change I have made. I'm no longer dragged down by old habits of smoking and the negative feelings connected with that habit. I’m waking up each day actually looking forward to the day and better health. I appreciate you showing me the tools that enable me to a true feeling of freedom. Thank you for enjoying what you do and sharing your knowledge. Thank You Gayle!
Linda McKinney
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When I left the Positive Change office I was no longer a smoker. I went to work that day and I was around the guys that smoke. It was crazy I didn’t want a cigarette or even crave a cigarette. Just after a few days I felt healthy and more focused. I could breathe better, all around I just felt good inside and I wasn’t very edgy. I think the person that appreciated it the most was my wife. I also didn’t know how much smoking affected my life. I helped out more at home and I spent twenty times more time with my son. I want to give a special thanks to Gayle North. Thank You!
Steven Hanson
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It’s a challenge to find the words to express how happy I am that our paths crossed and found you. I have tried everything out there to quit smoking, I remember it was a week before my appointment with you. I was making the kids breakfast when I realized I will be a NON-SMOKER before my milk expires! I remember saying “oh lord” a lot that week.
Here I am, without a cigarette, without a craving, without withdrawal and even better, with pride and happy heart and a new set of friends! My first day at work without a smoker's breath, I did not know that to do with myself, so I figured I would go upstairs to the break room (not to my car where I smoked). I walked in and all the non smokers looked at me and I said “who are you people” we laughed.
Gayle… It does not feel like it’s enough to just say thank you. I am so emotional about this because you are so special. Thank you for what you have done for me and what you are doing for my family. (Non-smoker sinces 2006)
Bobbie Shenall
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Since I began coming to PCI in October 2008, I have definitely made “positive changes” in my life. Through your methods including hypnosis, I have lost 60 percent of my goal weight but more than that, I am enjoying life much more and my energy level has greatly increased.
You Gayle are ever knowledgeable, patient, and understanding. You never give up on me or allow me to give up on myself. It is a truly wonderful experience to have a coach who sincerely cares. What an honor and privilege it is to have you as my life coach!
Myrna Hillier
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Gayle is an awesome coach. She was able to reach the area of my subconscious that has had a negative affect on my life for years. I wanted to change my life for the better. Because I smoked, I had lost my self esteem and that started to have an impact on my career. I already am experiencing the change. If you have any hesitation about this process, please feel free to call. St. Patrick’s Day, what a way to remember liberation!
Rick Ruby, (non-smoker since March 08)
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After smoking for 45 + years and failing to quit with every program available, I came to the Positive Change Institute, even knowing that it probably would not help—wrong!! It’s not been easy; I have regressed and resumed the old cigarette habit. While I was frustrated, angry with myself and disappointed with me – Gayle called (months later) to check on me (she knew!!) Back to Positive Change for follow up sessions—feeling great and confident and know that Gayle is for real and her interest in my true success is also real. As difficult as I have found myself and this habit to conquer- I am now “over the hump and on the road to a smoke free life!! Yayy!!!
Richard Morris
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The quality of my life has much improved. My mental state has gone from fright and fear to contentment and joy. I didn’t realize I was so negative and had other bad habits I didn’t need. My physical state was pain and fatigue and now I can be out of pain, relaxed and rested without medicines. Thank you Gayle! I am so fortunate to have found you. I will continue to use the tools you have given me and God willing I can continue to seek joy, love, and peace. Thanks Again.
MaryAnn Crismore
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I was skeptical…not knowing what to expect. From the first session I was pleased and looked forward to the next. Gayle helped me feel at ease and speake my mind. I began to learn a lot about myself - good and bad. Many things in my life I had been stored away because I didn’t know how to deal with them. My feelings were unacceptable to me so I just pushed them aside and tuned them out.
Now I have learned to let go and forgive myself and get on with my life. Now I know how to stop my back spasms by getting my mind off the stress, anger, and my stored feelings. It became a bad and debilitating habit. Thank you Gayle for all you have done!
Anita Flint
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All I can say is “Opening Doors”. Positive Change Institute interested me immediately when I first read Gayle North’s superb articles in the Lake County Journal. First, for the direct approach, second for the clarity of defining an issue, a problem, or a challenge that needed change.
I personally went in with a highly defended set of goals, to discover the “real need” was hiding just below “my” goals and while my perceived goals were good, meeting the real need (s) was the answer! We have a huge family business, a lot of inter actions, and great need for communication. The very first meeting with Gayle…. In and hour, a changed occurred that reversed a pattern that had been occurring for nearly 31 years!! In one hour, a healthy beginning occurred and it only got better. Positive Change = Healthy Change = Better Life. Better business, better family interaction!
P.S. It would be a possibility that I would write a book about the incredible changes you set in motion in my life, with your excellent approach. When I came in to see you it was like being on a road with no road map! You certainly changed that! Thank you Gayle!! A million times over.
Kit Adams
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I have worked with Gayle as my positive change coach for some time. My experience with her has always been great. No matter how I feel when I go to see her, I always come out of her office feeling 100% better than when I went in. Even if I am feeling good when I go in I feel better when I come out. She has several methods that she works with. I have experienced all of them and they all work as she has the ability and the intuition to know which one is needed at the time. I only have good things to say about Gayle North and the way she works as a positive change coach. I would and I have recommended her too many people with total confidence. She has become a very important and positive part of my life. One very important aspect of Gayle’s work is that I have never felt judged or put down in any way. It has always been a very positive and uplifting experience that has left me feeling very positive and good about myself, my life, and who I am.
Evelyn Thompson
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Gayle was professional, caring, and personal in identifying my reasons for smoking. Through her emotional freedom technique, focused relaxation CD’s and hypnosis I have been free of nicotine for 6 weeks. The surprising part for me has been lack of withdrawal symptoms, and I have not been anxious as I was when trying to quit before. I am impressed so far and feel very confident and comfortable with the process. Thanks Again!
Vince Taylor
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The greatest value I gained with your program is health by stopping chewing. I tried stopping before, by using gum to candy and quitting cold turkey. Nothing seemed to work except the hypnosis technique. It has been five days since I had this done and I feel great. I have had no cravings. I will recommend this to anyone I know that chews or smokes.
Jess Albert Kitchen
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Gayle has opened my being to peaceful relaxation and there by allowed my subconscious to reject smoking as a habit. By “re” relaxing I’m now more focused on myself, my good and bad choices, and I feel powerful when making life affirming choices. I seem to actually “know” what is good for me and have the ability to change with little effort, all the time accepting who and what I am. Thanks!
Peter W. Stone
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Dear Gayle,
Since I have been coming to see Gayle, I have successfully quit smoking and drinking pop. Both of those vices had a strong hold on me. I feel so great and proud. I also have learned to be ok with who I am. I find myself uncontrollably smiling often now too! I am a work in progress with my weight loss and self acceptance. I feel I am moving in the right direction for the first time in my life and now that I am learning to love myself. I am ready to start living my life!
Gayle, thank you so much! I absolutely love you to pieces! You do wonderful things for people and I am glad I have you in my life!
Jade Jewel
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Dear Gayle,
When I first came to you, I was depressed and anxious. I was suffering from a severe emotional trauma and had simply become numb emotionally. I was taking several drugs. My goal was simply to try to reduce the drugs and still be able to get to sleep.
You helped me find myself again.
I was able to focus on the issues that were trapping me in depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Gradually, the joy of life returned and I was able to live without anxiety. The depression lifted and my creativity and ability to take life as it comes returned. I have been able to decrease the amount of drugs that I am taking to get to sleep, even decreasing my blood pressure medication, and feel better, both physically and emotionally. The person prescribing my medication told me she would have doubled the dose of antidepressant that I was taking if I had not experienced such success with your program. So I have not only decreased my drugs, I have prevented needing more. I still have hopes of getting off some or all of the drugs altogether.
I believe this is not a completed journey and I am still getting better, enjoying life more and being more successful at everything I do.
Thank you Gayle for helping me find a reason to live.
KD
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Dear Gayle,
Last October my life was a mess. I was depressed, mad, and just “out of sorts”. My marriage was failing and I was at my wits end with everything when my friends told me about Gayle.
It’s March now and because of all Gayle has taught me I am “the happiest person I know.” I quit smoking, without even trying. I just put them down and never picked them back up. My marriage failed but it has left me a better, happier person. I am stronger and more comfortable with who I am than ever before.
Thanks to Gayle, I smile all day, everyday!
Happily,
Denise
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Dear Gayle,
Coming to the Positive Change Institute, I have learned to love and accept myself. Internally I was so critical of myself especially when things went wrong. When I am lighthearted, I have so much joy and gratitude in my heart and I actually really do enjoy being myself.
The second best thing I learned was to speak more clearly and to be patient with myself when my words get stuck in my throat. I remember to tell myself, I am worthy of love and respect and need to be heard, too.
Thank you Gayle for all that you have done!
Sylvia Saylor
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Dear Gayle,
You have helped me so much this summer in letting go of my house, which was for sale at the time. My husband and I came back from Montana and got an offer from the perfect couple.
We moved out and they bought the house the first of November. I have not shed a tear or looked back. I think I cleared it all up right there in your office. I didn’t really have to use the tapping on the issue again.
I have used it for new things, and it works great!
Another thing that has worked really well for me is the boundary strategy that you gave me that involves centering yourself mid-question and then calling up that nurturing feeling. It worked, and I got my answer. I got the point across nicely and clearly.
My daughter just let me know that she is going to come see you. I think that is just wonderful and I know good things will happen. I will see you the next time I come out that way again.
Sincerely,
IP
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Dear Gayle North of Positive Change Institute
We want you to know how thankful we are for your work with Jim this last spring. He has been smoke-free since his session with you, and it literally saved our marriage. I was glad that he went to you in an effort to quit smoking. Jim honestly came back a changed man. Not only did he quit smoking, he is happier, healthier person. When people ask how we are doing, I tell them that we owe so much of our thanks and happiness to you and the wonderful effect of the positive imagery in you hypnosis therapy. You named you practice well, as his results were a positive change. I highly recommend you to anyone with the desire to quit smoking. Thank you soooooo much!
Sincerely,
C. J. W.
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Hi Gayle!
I got your note in the mail! Thank you! I am doing very well. Still haven't smoked since Sept 2005! Maybe I will see you soon.
Take care,
Shannon
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Thank you so, so much for helping me to kick my smoking habit. Yesterday it was 3 weeks that I have not touched a single cigarette. I am feeling really awesome. Sometimes there are still a few difficult moments when I have a stressful day, but overall I am 100% confident to never smoke again. Thank you again, big hug.
Love,
Flori
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My husband Mark has been smoke-free for 3 weeks today, after 35 years of smoking. The program that Gayle provides has given Mark the help he needed to go along with his desire to quit smoking. He’s tried many times before to stop, with other aides (gum, patches, etc.) and hypnotically sessions, but nothing has worked this well. We are so happy with the results this far and know that Gayle will provide support to Mark if it’s needed down the road.
It is my earnest prayer that our 2 year old daughter will never remember that Daddy smoked and that his new-found health will allow him many, many years with us in the years to come!
P.S. Gayle, thanks for the toothpicks…they really seem to help at those times when Mark needs something to do with his hands.
J M
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Hello Gayle,
Just wanted to report in that it has been 17 months since I have quit smoking…WOW! I would have never gotten this far if it wasn’t for you. Thank you so much, you have no idea what this all means to me.
Yours truly,
Paulette
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Dear Gayle,
Things are going great with my non-smoking self! Didn’t really know what to expect when I got home, hoped I wouldn’t even think of smoking, but then it takes a bit for habits to change I guess. Have thought of it a few times, mostly just when irritated or upset, but I try breathing, concentrating on something else and it works! Even went out to a bar last Friday and had no problem. Thank you for your faith in my success. I will be referring people to you.
Namaste and Love,
Leanna Grubaugh
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Hi Gayle,
I saw you six months ago and I haven’t had a cigarette since I left your office!! Thank you so much for your help. Happy New Year and keep up the good work.
Jim Walter
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