Please describe any changes noticed in yourself as a result of the training
That's going to be a long story... 🙂 My journey with Sanomentology began during a major crisis I was going through. As a result of reorganization at work, I was laid off because my position was eliminated. This was a huge shock and blow to me because I was a very good employee, achieving "game changer" performance ratings. I was very identified with my company and often put work ahead of myself, my personal life, and my family.
After nearly 7 years of work, someone casually treated me like a line in an Excel spreadsheet and fired me without a blink. This was a tremendous blow; I felt as if someone had torn out my heart, destroyed my entire world, and collapsed my entire identity. I went through all the stages of grief; I was a wreck and depressed.
The last time I was on the job market as a job seeker was 15 years ago. Job search methods had changed, and the job market last year was very difficult with huge competition. I had to start looking for a new job even though I was completely unable to do so. Even when I managed to get an interview, I would botch it because I couldn't present myself, or would even start crying when someone asked me about my previous job.
I was overwhelmed by an inappropriate amount of shame and guilt over the firing, even though it was in no way my fault. On top of this, I suffered from a lack of self-confidence, self-belief, and imposter syndrome. All these reactions were so strong that they completely paralyzed me, and I felt I couldn't handle it alone; I needed support, I needed therapy.
At the same time, I was aware that traditional therapy would take a long time, and I needed a quick, immediate solution that would allow me to quickly act towards effectively finding a new job, because bills and the mortgage wouldn't pay themselves. But how can you act when you are constantly crying, lying down, and staring at one spot on the wall?
I no longer remember how I stumbled upon Agnieszka's - Martin's wife and student - course. Probably, one of her posts about shame or guilt popped up. I listened to her webinar and thought this might be my lifeline. Her target was entrepreneurs, but I adapted the intention toward job searching.
I defined what kind of job I wanted and how much I wanted to earn. I set a high financial bar, one that made me tremble just thinking that I would dare to ask for such an amount, but I considered it realistic. I felt better after just the first session. I couldn't put into words what had changed, but I felt that a shift was happening. I was able to start acting. I stated my financial expectations without fear or a trembling voice.
Some of the interviews I had were still early in the process, and I didn't feel strong yet, but the last one was at a point where I could present myself fully, and I got the job. It was incredible because most people in Poland currently look for a job for about 8 months. I found one in 3 months, so I had no break in employment. My contract with the old company expired on March 31st, and on April 1st, I started my new job.
I received a slightly lower amount than I expected, but still significantly higher than in my previous job, so I made financial progress. The slightly lower amount wasn't a problem for me because I knew that I would quickly ensure a raise in the new job, and that's exactly what happened after a year.
The most important changes, however, were the internal ones that happened within me. I felt so light, as if a huge burden had been lifted; my mind cleared significantly, I became much calmer and internally stronger, and this wasn't only related to the fact that I found a job. The changes were profound. After some sessions, I genuinely felt tired for a few days; I knew something was happening. However, I wasn't able to say what or name my state in words.
These changes were so significant to me that I dreamed of becoming a Sanomentologist and helping others. I studied psychology, I am a trainer, a coach, and I have countless other training certifications, but all those methods always seemed shallow and bland to me. In Sanomentology, I found what I had always been looking for—real and fast help for myself and the belief that I can genuinely help others.
That's why I bought the course from Martin. And it opened up new possibilities for me, which still amaze me to this day.. I knew I wouldn't be able to complete it immediately because I was starting a new job, but I knew the right moment would come, and I would do it. I started the course in December.
I set my intention to be sure that I would finish it, obtain the certificate, and become a practicing Sanomentologist. This was important to me because I know myself and know that I often don't finish courses I start.
I don't take final exams because of the fear of failing them. I don't practice because I'm afraid I might hurt someone due to my lack of experience. Without such an intention, I would not have reached the end, I would have burned out after about 75%, so the mere fact that I reached the end is already the first result of the course for me.
However, the biggest and completely unexpected result is that I realized something very important: I have ADHD. I finally saw reality as it is, so I could work with it. For 42 years, I lived in unawareness of this disorder. A disorder that affects every aspect of my daily functioning, of which I was completely unaware.
How did I discover this? A spontaneous thought arose in me: "I'll go to the shopping mall to buy a blouse". I went in, but instead of looking for clothes, I instinctively went to the bookstore, went to the self-development section, and started browsing all the books on ADHD with the intention of buying one for my daughter, who is suspected of having ADHD. I bought 2 books and started reading them at home.
When I started reading, I quickly realized that these books were 100% about me. This was an amazing discovery because finally, all the difficulties I had struggled with for years gained a common denominator, and it was a very liberating discovery.
I know this is the effect of Sanomentology—I didn't end up in that store by accident; I followed my intuition; I know that my unconscious mind helped me see it this way, and this is a true game changer in my life. I stopped distorting reality; I stopped being blind to many things that were happening in my life.
Now I use Sanomentology to minimize ADHD symptoms with very good results. This ranges from general things like neutralizing constant anxiety to small ones like overcoming the paralyzing fear of picking up registered mail from the post office.
This, in turn, led me to the point where I now know exactly who and how I want to help as a Sanomentologist. I want to help people with ADHD so they can stop paying the daily "ADHD tax". I haven't started practicing on others yet; I am aware of that. But I already have a very concrete plan of action. I am currently focusing on preparing my offer to acquire my first clients and achieve the first success stories that will allow me to reach a wider audience.
