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A reframe that changes everything. Johnathan Mark Smith makes the case that anxiety isn't who you are — it's a pattern you run, built from thoughts, focus, and body tension on repeat. And if you're doing it, you can learn to stop. A shift from identity to choice, which is where confidence starts.
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About Johnathan Mark Smith — The Behavior Change Coach
Hypnotist · NLP Practitioner · Over six certifications · Clients worldwide, 100% online
Johnathan helps you:
Apply to work with Johnathan — it's FREE: Go to thebehaviorchangecoach.com/applynow, watch the video, and apply. If Johnathan feels he can really make a change in your life, he will contact you personally. Do it today — it's FREE.
Questions? Visit thebehaviorchangecoach.com or email [email protected]
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Topics: hypnosis, NLP, anxiety relief, stress management, overthinking, nervous system regulation, habit change, confidence, self-improvement, behavior change coaching
A longer, slower walk through the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique. If you liked the quick version, this is Johnathan Mark Smith's guided, take-your-time take for when you really need to settle.
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About Johnathan Mark Smith — The Behavior Change Coach
Hypnotist · NLP Practitioner · Over six certifications · Clients worldwide, 100% online
Johnathan helps you:
Apply to work with Johnathan — it's FREE: Go to thebehaviorchangecoach.com/applynow, watch the video, and apply. If Johnathan feels he can really make a change in your life, he will contact you personally. Do it today — it's FREE.
Questions? Visit thebehaviorchangecoach.com or email [email protected]
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Topics: hypnosis, NLP, anxiety relief, stress management, overthinking, nervous system regulation, habit change, confidence, self-improvement, behavior change coaching
When anxiety pulls you into the past or the future, this brings you back. Johnathan Mark Smith guides you through the classic 5-4-3-2-1 senses exercise — five things you see, four you feel, three you hear, two you smell, one you taste — so your mind has something real to hold onto instead of the story in your head.
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About Johnathan Mark Smith — The Behavior Change Coach
Hypnotist · NLP Practitioner · Over six certifications · Clients worldwide, 100% online
Johnathan helps you:
Apply to work with Johnathan — it's FREE: Go to thebehaviorchangecoach.com/applynow, watch the video, and apply. If Johnathan feels he can really make a change in your life, he will contact you personally. Do it today — it's FREE.
Questions? Visit thebehaviorchangecoach.com or email [email protected]
Follow the show so you never miss a tool.
Topics: hypnosis, NLP, anxiety relief, stress management, overthinking, nervous system regulation, habit change, confidence, self-improvement, behavior change coaching
A tiny body check that reveals hidden tension — and fixes it. Johnathan Mark Smith shows you how letting your tongue drop from the roof of your mouth and letting your jaw open tells your body it's safe to relax. One of the fastest cues you can try the instant you hear it.
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About Johnathan Mark Smith — The Behavior Change Coach
Hypnotist · NLP Practitioner · Over six certifications · Clients worldwide, 100% online
Johnathan helps you:
Apply to work with Johnathan — it's FREE: Go to thebehaviorchangecoach.com/applynow, watch the video, and apply. If Johnathan feels he can really make a change in your life, he will contact you personally. Do it today — it's FREE.
Questions? Visit thebehaviorchangecoach.com or email [email protected]
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Topics: hypnosis, NLP, anxiety relief, stress management, overthinking, nervous system regulation, habit change, confidence, self-improvement, behavior change coaching
When you're overwhelmed, your vision tunnels and your mind freezes. Johnathan Mark Smith shows you how slowly tracking your eyes from far left to far right signals your brain that you're safely moving forward — and quiets the alarm. Simple, guided, and grounded in neuroscience.
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About Johnathan Mark Smith — The Behavior Change Coach
Hypnotist · NLP Practitioner · Over six certifications · Clients worldwide, 100% online
Johnathan helps you:
Apply to work with Johnathan — it's FREE: Go to thebehaviorchangecoach.com/applynow, watch the video, and apply. If Johnathan feels he can really make a change in your life, he will contact you personally. Do it today — it's FREE.
Questions? Visit thebehaviorchangecoach.com or email [email protected]
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Topics: hypnosis, NLP, anxiety relief, stress management, overthinking, nervous system regulation, habit change, confidence, self-improvement, behavior change coaching
Animals discharge stress the moment danger passes — humans store it. Johnathan Mark Smith explains the "shake it off" technique: 60 seconds of literally shaking out your hands, arms, and legs to burn off the adrenaline of a rough day. It looks a little silly. It works better than another cup of coffee.
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About Johnathan Mark Smith — The Behavior Change Coach
Hypnotist · NLP Practitioner · Over six certifications · Clients worldwide, 100% online
Johnathan helps you:
Apply to work with Johnathan — it's FREE: Go to thebehaviorchangecoach.com/applynow, watch the video, and apply. If Johnathan feels he can really make a change in your life, he will contact you personally. Do it today — it's FREE.
Questions? Visit thebehaviorchangecoach.com or email [email protected]
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Topics: hypnosis, NLP, anxiety relief, stress management, overthinking, nervous system regulation, habit change, confidence, self-improvement, behavior change coaching
Ever wonder why telling yourself to "calm down" before a big presentation or difficult conversation almost never works? In this quick episode, we dive into the science of reframing anxiety as excitement.
Because anxiety and excitement trigger identical physiological responses—a racing heart, quickened breathing, and buzzing energy—trying to force yourself to calm down means fighting your body's natural state. By changing your internal narrative and saying "I'm excited" out loud, you redirect that high-arousal energy rather than trying to suppress it.
Learn how to leverage this simple mindset switch to perform better under pressure, build unshakeable confidence, and turn your physical nerves into a performance booster.
Key Takeaways:
Why forcing yourself to "calm down" backfires under stress
The physiological overlap between anxiety and excitement
How "anxious reappraisal" directly improves performance
Practical steps to reframe your nerves during high-stakes moments
Ready to break your patterns, regain control, and master your mindset? Comment or message me the word "APPLY" to work with me directly!
When panic spikes, willpower won't cut it — but biology will. Johnathan Mark Smith shares the cold-water trick that triggers your body's dive reflex and forces your heart rate to slow within seconds. A genuine emergency tool to keep in your back pocket and share with anyone who struggles with anxiety.
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About Johnathan Mark Smith — The Behavior Change Coach
Hypnotist · NLP Practitioner · Over six certifications · Clients worldwide, 100% online
Johnathan helps you:
Apply to work with Johnathan — it's FREE: Go to thebehaviorchangecoach.com/applynow, watch the video, and apply. If Johnathan feels he can really make a change in your life, he will contact you personally. Do it today — it's FREE.
Questions? Visit thebehaviorchangecoach.com or email [email protected]
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Topics: hypnosis, NLP, anxiety relief, stress management, overthinking, nervous system regulation, habit change, confidence, self-improvement, behavior change coaching
A therapist's tool you can do anywhere. Cross your arms, tap alternately on each shoulder, and let the rhythm bring you back to calm. Johnathan Mark Smith explains how this bilateral stimulation quiets an overwhelmed nervous system — and why it's worth saving for your next hard day.
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About Johnathan Mark Smith — The Behavior Change Coach
Hypnotist · NLP Practitioner · Over six certifications · Clients worldwide, 100% online
Johnathan helps you:
Apply to work with Johnathan — it's FREE: Go to thebehaviorchangecoach.com/applynow, watch the video, and apply. If Johnathan feels he can really make a change in your life, he will contact you personally. Do it today — it's FREE.
Questions? Visit thebehaviorchangecoach.com or email [email protected]
Follow the show so you never miss a tool.
Topics: hypnosis, NLP, anxiety relief, stress management, overthinking, nervous system regulation, habit change, confidence, self-improvement, behavior change coaching
Here's a simple technique you can use almost anywhere:
✅ Inhale for 4 seconds.✅ Exhale for 8 seconds.
Your inhale naturally speeds up your heart rate. Your exhale slows it down. By making your exhale longer than your inhale, you're sending your brain a powerful message:
"I'm safe."
Within a few rounds, you'll often notice your shoulders relax, your mind becomes clearer, and your body starts shifting out of stress mode.
Simple doesn't mean ineffective. Sometimes the smallest changes create the biggest transformations.
If anxiety, stress, panic, or unwanted habits are holding you back, you don't have to fight them alone.
👉 DM me or comment the word "APPLY" if you'd like to work with me. It's FREE.
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