Performance Anxiety Relief
Performance anxiety, whether it’s stage fright, public speaking nerves, test anxiety, or workplace pressure can feel overwhelming. It’s not just about feeling nervous; it’s a deep subconscious response that hijacks your mind and body.
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As a certified hypnotherapist in San Diego, I use hypnosis to reach the root of your performance anxiety and help you regain calm, confidence, and control.
Understanding the Root Causes of Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety often develops from:
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Past embarrassment or harsh criticism
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Perfectionism and fear of judgment
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Excessive self-pressure
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Subconscious limiting beliefs formed in childhood
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Overactivation of the fight-or-flight response
Hypnotherapy helps by gently rewiring these patterns, calming your nervous system, and replacing fear-based responses with confidence and clarity.
Why Hypnosis Works Better Than Other Approaches
Other anxiety relief methods often provide temporary results:
Meditation & breathing exercises
Helpful short-term, but don’t address deep patterns
Talk therapy
Can take months or years to impact subconscious fears
Medication
May reduce anxiety but limit peak performance and creativity
The Risks of Ignoring Performance Anxiety
Unchecked performance anxiety can:
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Limit career opportunities and personal growth
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Lower self-esteem and confidence
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Trigger physical symptoms like nausea, sweating, or shaking
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Lead to chronic stress or avoidance behaviors
Hypnosis can reset your stress response and unlock your natural potential.
Personalized Hypnotherapy Plans in San Diego
No two experiences are the same. At HeartWise Hypnotherapy, we create custom plans for:
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Athletes seeking peak performance
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Students aiming to overcome test anxiety
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Professionals preparing for interviews or presentations
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Creatives performing on stage or in auditions
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Your sessions may include:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to change thought patterns
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Visualization & mental rehearsal to boost outcomes
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Breathwork to calm your nervous system
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Improve stage presence and public speaking
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Boost performance under pressure
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Strengthen confidence for auditions, interviews, and competitions
Testimonials
"I was dealing with intense performance anxiety around camera work. After just a few sessions, I’m a new woman! I started actually enjoying the process again, setting up the backdrop, getting into character, auditioning live on Zoom without the pressure."
Janine Taylor
"As an employee at the Opera, I recently went through a challenging time. The sessions with Brian were truly transformative for me. With incredibly peaceful hypnosis techniques, I learned invaluable methods to relax even in the face of adversity, which helped me avoid rash decisions and foster a calm mindset during difficult moments."
Clau Malave
"Working with Brian and HeartWise Hypnotherapy has been a nourishing treat. After just one session, I noticed a shift - when I sang the following Saturday, I still felt some nerves, but I was able to move through them."
Willow Broaddus