This is an interesting question and an important one because sometimes when one doesn’t get what they feel they really, really want, it is all for the best.
In my case, I really wanted to attend law school. I applied twice but my pre-law school tests (can’t even remember the name of them it’s been so long now) were not very good so I was declined. It turned out fine because I finally found my way to hypnotism where I can run my own practice, dress in a manner that is very nice and reflects my personality, and don’t have to worry about many of the things that one needs to have a license to practice law.
I also tried my hand at nursing school. Loved learning how the body works with anatomy and physiology though they were really hard for me to learn – and organic chemistry as well but I enjoyed the courses anyway. Loved learning about medications – super useful even as a hypnotist. However, I dropped out because I hated the angry manner in which the instructors taught and their behavior toward some of the patients during our clinical was horrific. I won’t go into the details, enough to say that 30 years later I still cringe when I think about it.
So, it’s fine to try something and not have it happen. It is also fine to try something and find out that it isn’t your thing – because as my mom told me when I told her I was dropping out of nursing school (I was out of the house and paying for it on my own as my dad had already sent me to a private college for a B.A. in elementary ed and Political & Historical Studies) told me that nothing that one learns is ever wasted. That was really very true because I use that knowledge every day in my practice because the mind and body work together whether or not conventionally trained med and psych folks understand that – many do not, sadly. I would have to say that having the nursing school knowledge did allow me to talk to my clients’ doctors with the medical language they knew and as such they respected me a lot more for having an idea of what I was talking about. So, it was like having an extra credential, even without the degree.
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About Suzanne
Suzanne Kellner-Zinck founded Dawning Visions Hypnosis in 2002, She has become an innovator in the use of hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming in the areas of obsessive compulsive disorders such as: eating disorders, sexual addiction and substance abuse as well as working with those with anxiety and mood disorders.
Her clients have come to work with her from across the United States and as far away as Africa to help them to finally be freed from these emotional issues that once ruled their lives. Today she is in the process of bringing her work to many more in the form of ebooks and other downloadable formats.
She is a member of American Holistic Medical Association and the American College for Advancement in Medicine.
Prior to founding Dawning Visions Hypnosis, Kellner-Zinck worked within vendor programs for the mentally ill working to help them to live up to their fullest potential. Many of her previous clients were able to move out on their own and find fulfilling work.
Kellner-Zinck is a Certified Trainer of Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic programing through Tad James Company, Inc. and a Master Hypnotist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming through Advanced Neuro Dynamics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and political studies from Curry College.
Dawning Visions Hypnosis is teaching people that they can indeed leave their unwanted behaviors behind as they move forward to living fulfilling and joy filled lives.