Many people have benefited greatly from the changes in their lives they have been able to make with the help of hypnosis. Hypnosis is primarily a state of combined relaxation and concentration, similar to becoming absorbed in a daydream. However one difference is that while hypnotized, one is more open to suggestions that will stay with you after returning to normal. Though you may think it is only possible to be hypnotized by someone else, it is easy to learn how to hypnotize yourself.
Hypnosis is powerful and effective and has benefited generations of people that have learned how to use self hypnosis It makes it easier to simply relax and ease stress, or just to take a break from the pressures of life. You can also use similar methods of hypnotherapy to change aspects of your life that need help. Giving yourself pre planned suggestions during hypnosis is a means with which to enforce ideas that will lead to changes later on in your habits, confidence, and even pain levels.
There are numerous ways for learning hypnosis, and it’s smart to learn about other ways of practice to best fit your needs. Many books, websites, and Cd’s and DVD’s are available which can give you basic guidelines or a detailed program to aid you in your hypnotic journey. Below are some helpful basics to start trying hypnosis.
It’s important to be prepared before trying to hypnotize yourself. If you’re going to try self-suggestion, it helps to write down what you want to work on before you proceed. This helps to make the message more powerful. You could also add a visualization of your goal to make what you want stay in your mind clearly. Try to find a setting where you will be free of disruptions for as long as needed
Creating a calming atmosphere can make a real difference in your experience. Lower the lights and adjust the room temperature so that you are comfortable. Plan on whether you would be more comfortable sitting or lying down, either is fine as long as you don’t fall asleep. Let your body start to relax as you close your eyes and take deep breaths, clearing your mind. Bring yourself down into your subconscious by counting or some sort of visual such as climbing down a staircase.
As you enter into a completely hypnotic state, imagine your own peaceful world with whatever you want to see. Begin to imagine or repeat the suggestion that you prepared earlier. Keep this up until you feel that the message has sunk in and become a part of your mind. Before you leave this place, you can also do a suggestion to yourself to ease coming into hypnosis for next time.
When you are ready to leave and return to your conscious state of mind, repeat the way you came into hypnosis except going the other way. If you counted down, count back up or go up in your mental elevator floor by floor until you arrive where you started. Tell yourself that you are waking up both your body and your mind, coming back to consciousness. Once you have returned to a conscious state of mind, give yourself a moment to adjust and then you can continue on with your day.
Don’t give up if you feel that you didn’t get to the level of hypnosis that you thought. Practice and be persistent until you reach the results you are aiming for. Meeting with a hypnotherapist can be very helpful in learning how to hypnotize yourself. They can give you advice and also hypnotize you so you can experience what it’s like and have an easier time returning to it when you want to.
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