Fashion trends have certainly changed in men’s clothing since our fathers’ generation. While the dapper dresser of the past always had his place, and men have always “dressed for success” to one degree or another, there is far a more aware and sophisticated approach to clothing today than ever.

As evidenced by the explosion of fashion magazines and TV programs aimed at the subject of men’s wear and even makeovers, men today are much more aware of how they’re dressed than they were in the past, when fashion wasn’t much more than an afterthought. Many men are paying more attention to their wardrobes than their cars or traditional male hobbies in an attempt to achieve the respect the business world bestows on a well-dressed man. The best way to achieve this look, of course, is with a “killer” new suit.

While style and cut is important, the deeper idea to be aware of is that the proper fabric is the most important component of the perfect suit. To decide which fabric is right for you, you’ll need to know how each will look, feel, and wear. The following descriptions of fabrics commonly used in men’s suits will point you in the right direction.

Non-wools

Linen: Probably not the best choice for a new suit. Linen is lightweight and has a look that will set you apart from everyone else, but it stains and wrinkles easily. It can create a suit with a nice line, but it won’t stay that way all day at the office.

Polyester: The only reason to consider a polyester suit is if it’s blended with wool in order to reduce the cost. Polyester is made from chemicals, not natural fibers, and suits made from it were in style about as long as disco in the 1970s. What you’ll save on a blended suit isn’t worth the look.

Microfiber: Fine for a Halloween costume but not much else. Stay away from any suit made from microfiber.

Teflon: The same comments that apply to microfiber also apply to Teflon. Unless you plan to fry an egg on your sleeve, stay away from it.

Wools

Tweed: Now we’re into the fabric of choice for men’s suits, but don’t get too excited yet – tweed is not the first choice. While it will keep you warm in very cold weather, the fabric is too heavy to flow on your body. You may very well see tweed suits on seniors; it has a very old-fashioned look. But it’s best to avoid tweed altogether, as it will tend to make you look heavier.

Flannel: Suits made from flannel are also pretty heavy, as they are made from corded wool. Although flannel is very durable and available in charcoal gray with pinstripes, it’s better suited for pajamas than suits.

Tropical: Because this wool crepe is very lightweight, it’s extremely difficult to keep from wrinkling. This is not the fabric of choice for your new suit.

Worsted: You probably figured out by now that we saved the best for last. Gabardines and mid-weight corded wools are Worsted fabrics that are durable and can be worn all year long. Make sure your next suit is made from Worsted wool.

As a hypnotherapist, I have always found that one key element in making my free hypnosis induction scripts sound great when they are delivered is the quality of the background music. It can really set the theme of relaxation, and even if after seeing a client, I use a different hypnosis script, the music will still be the same. This reminds the mind of the hypnotic patient of what it is expected to do- that is, it is time to relax.

Our free hypnosis induction scripts have now been recorded and added to our website. There is some wonderful royalty free relaxation music in the background and the voice that you hear on the audio, is Gemma Bailey, qualified Hypnotherapist and NLP trainer.

The audios can be downloaded and saved to your computer. This means that you can use them at any time that suits you, by either listening on your computer or by adding the file to you I-pod or MP3 player. You could even request the file on CD or if it is easier for you to do so, you can burn the audio onto CD yourself.

The quality of the audio’s is quite simply fully professional. You can buy the audio scripts and see what is included in them. And if the audio you require is not listed, simply contact the team and they will put together the hypnosis induction script of your choice.

Obviously when listening to a hypnotic audio it is essential to do so in as peaceful an environment as possible. You should never listen to the hypnotherapy mp3s whilst driving operating machinery as this would be dangerous. However, at peaceful and appropriate times the hypnosis induction audios are perfectly safe to use. It is not known what level of trance you will go into a trance, but you will remain safe and alerted to anything that needs your immediate attention. There is also a message at the end of the audio that ensures you will be fully and completely wide awake and back to your normal everyday state, except perhaps feeling more refreshed and relaxed than before, with those subtle positive changes beginning to happen, even at a cellular level.

I personally like to use my hypnosis audios, in a quite house, whilst laying back in a comfortable chair, but it doesn’t have to be this way. You can be in a trance on a train on your way to work, you can be in a trance when on your lunch break in your office you can even be standing up and in a trance. What really matter is that you are able to concentrate. In fact, someone once told me that there are just 3 skills required to create trance in any human being. Concentration, Imagination and cooperation. So if you know that you possess these skills and you enjoy relaxation, there is a very strong possibility that you will go into a hypnotic trance state and begin to improve your health and wellbeing.

Do you ever feel stuck? Perhaps you don’t have the job you want, or the relationship, or the financial situation. You probably know what it is that you don’t want, but have you ever taken the time to figure out what it is that you do want?

Rather than answer with generalities like a job that “pays more” or “is closer to home” or “to find your soulmate” or “to be rich”, think about being as specific as possible. What does your ideal life look like? What would you need in you life for it to be more fulfilling and meaningful?

To put it in a slightly different light, if you win the lottery tomorrow and suddenly, you’re a multimillionaire, what will you do with the rest of your life? Will you continue working at your job? Will you spend more time with your family or travel the world? Will you start your own business or spend more time with your hobbies?

Take some time to dream about the possibilities. Then, take out a piece of paper and write down your dream in vivid detail.

Now, take a few moments to write down a list of the things that are most important to you in your life. What gets you out of bed in the morning? What things are most important in your life? These are the things you are willing to devote time and energy to each day. They can be things like:

* Family
* Friends
* Faith/ Spirituality
* Personal growth
* Being healthy
* Being fit and in shape
* Having your finances in order
* Work/life balance
* Maintaining a loving relationship with your significant other
* Being happy at work
* Being organized and using time wisely
* Participating in the hobbies you enjoy
* Making a difference in the world

Setting priorities is important because we often have so much going on in our lives at once that we lose track of who we are and what we want out of life. We end up putting out one fire only to be confronted with yet another that takes its place. With so many things on our plate at once, it’s easy to neglect ourselves, friends and family.

When you are finished writing your list, take a few moments to prioritize them on a scale starting with “1” as the most important.

Finally, take a few moments to think about these questions:

* What am I most passionate about?
* What would inspire me to get out of bed at 5AM on a Saturday morning?
* What haven’t I experienced yet that I’ve always wanted to?
* What haven’t I given yet that I’ve always wanted to?
* What haven’t I learned yet that I’ve always wanted to?
* What part of me haven’t I healed yet that I still need to?
* Am I doing now what I really want to do?
* If not, do I even know what I’d really like to do?
* What can I do to serve others?

Write down the answers in on your paper. These should be your honest answers – not what you should do or that others expect you to do.

Once you’ve done this exercise, combine all your answers into a life’s purpose or mission statement. Your purpose statement will answer the question “Why am I here? What is my true calling in life?” You get to define yours, so what do you want to do with your life?

Go back to your piece of paper and write “My purpose in life is…” Then, just write. Spend some time reflecting on your dreams, priorities, and the questions listed above.

Next, think of the ways you can use your passions and dreams to serve the world. Write down the following statement, “I will make the world a better place by…” and your answers.

Get all of your ideas down on paper. This will probably take you at least 10 minutes – though it could take hours. Write until you feel you have some clarity about your life. Then, go back and read the content. Is it powerful for you? Is it a wake up call? If not, keep writing until you find something that’s profound for you.

When you do define your life’s purpose, it will be an emotional experience. You will look at what you wrote and have one of those mind blowing “why didn’t I think of that before?” revelations. Even if your statements aren’t very impressive to others, what matters is that you find them 100% accurate and relevant – and they have emotional significance to you.