What you can learn from Scrooge

You are probably quite familiar with the story ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Dickens and there will be many film adaptations on over Christmas (my favourite is the black & white version with Alistair Sim!).

And you’ve all heard of Scrooge, who was mean spirited until visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future which prompted him to then change his ways.

Most people can easily pick up on the message of being kind to others and having a kindness of heart and spirit towards others (although whether most people remember this for long into the New Year may be a separate question!).

The past, the present and the future

For my mind, the most useful thing we can learn from Scrooge is the ability to take some time to review our lives and decide whether the life we are living is the one we truly want to live, especially in the future.

So here’s what I suggest:

• Find a place and time where you won’t be disturbed for 10-15 mins.

• Close your eyes and imagine floating out of yourself, out of your body and up and up above yourself. Float up as high above yourself as feels comfortable (you may feel a bit detached from the you down there).

• From this perspective, notice the line of your life below you, the past in one direction and the future in another direction.

• Take a moment to look into the past to notice some of the things from that younger you which has made you who you are today. You may notice many moments of happiness, success, resilience and some of the many positive things you have learnt along the way.

• Then float above your future and travel above the path you have been creating in your life. What do you notice in your future? Do you like the life you have been planning for yourself? Will it bring you happiness and fulfilment?

• Take a few moments to review your future and notice what you notice. As you look back towards now, what would you want to change, alter or enhance to bring you more of the things that are important to you?

• As you return to now and down into now, what could you do differently to create more of what you want your future to be? Take a few moments to consider your insights from the past and future and then open your eyes and be right back firmly in the now.

Make 2014 Your Best Ever Year!

With these insights, start to decide what you could do today – that first step, however small, that begins to create a positive momentum for you.

And then just like Scrooge after that life changing Christmas, you may find that your future is full of happiness and love and fulfilment. Wouldn’t that be a life worth living?

Make 2014 your best year yet!

And if I can help make it happen for you then call me on 01353 669941 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Dan Regan

Hypnotherapist & Coach