AUTO HYPNOSIS
Those who advocate the wonders
of self-hypnosis claim that it can help with virtually anything, be it mental, emotional or physical.
'They' argue that since thoughts create emotions and actions, simply
by changing your thoughts you can change your subsequent feelings and behaviours!
'They'
also assure us that you can use self-hypnosis to help you with any of the following!
Stress management and relaxation.
Weight loss, dieting and healthy eating. Overcoming eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. Stopping smoking, drinking or drugs.
Freedom from fears, phobias,
anxiety and panic attacks. Pain relief.
Relief from allergies and asthma attacks.
Freedom from skin problems: warts,
herpes, eczema and psoriasis. Learning
to love your body-image.
Resolving your sexual issues:
enjoying better sex and orgasm. Improving
relationships: parenting and co-dependency. Natural child-birth, pregnancy, labour cramps. Relaxing your jaw, stopping teeth-grinding and nail-biting. Increasing self-confidence. Solving problems, making choices and decisions. Performing and public speaking, dealing with nerves. Maximizing your job performance or sports performance. Improving your memory or mental alertness. Solving your sleeping problems: insomnia and nightmares. Dropping 21st century addictions: cell phones,
TV, talking, gambling, etc
A pretty impressive list - but what is it?
What is Self-hypnosis?
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Self-hypnosis is a relaxed, focused state of mind (closely linked to meditation)
in which positive suggestions are received and acted on much more powerfully than in the normal waking state. Like meditation,
self-hypnosis is calming and is used for “centering”. It has been
reported that the brain-wave patterns of people in a self-hypnotic trance show what is described as an alert wakefulness.
Individuals undergoing self-hypnosis often report the feeling of a relaxing mind-body interaction, as a result of which they
feel freer and more empowered
Given that body and mind are inextricably linked
it is not totally unreasonable to believe that by transforming our thoughts, we can transform our actions. By transforming
our actions we can transform the way that we see ourselves - our self image. By modifying our ‘self-image’ we
can upgrade our self esteem.
You can transform you. Transform you and you can transform your life
Apparently we spend approximately 90% of our time in something called our
conscious mind, and only 10% of our time,
in our unconscious (or subconscious) mind. What self-hypnosis
does is it helps you access that 90% of your mind and tap into its amazing resources
The theory goes that, by relaxing your mind and by being open to suggestions
and communicating with your subconscious, you can find your own answers, solve your own problems and create a more enjoyable,
carefree life! Literally Self-hypnosis is said to work by addressing the actual root of the problem and resolves the underlying
causes, rather than simply wallpapering over the issues or providing temporary "band-aid" solutions.
In a nutshell, hypnosis is a state of mind in which you can direct your unconscious mind to reduce stress and induce
relaxation. To do this exercise choose a time and a place where you won’t be disturbed – certainly never whilst
driving
Sit in a comfortable position with your eyes open.
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Focus on a spot on the wall or ceiling, which is about 45 degrees above your normal eye level.
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At the same time allow your breathing to fall into a rhythmic pattern.
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Say to yourself I am relaxed and calm, and with
each breath I take I am becoming more relaxed.
Repeat several times.
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As you exhale, imagine that each breath out takes more and more of your tension away.
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If your eyes start to feel tired or heavy you can let them close.
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Once you feel completely relaxed give yourself the suggestion that whenever you say a trigger word (use a word which has meaning
for you), you will relax and return to this same state of deep relaxation.
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When you are finished say to yourself on the
count of 3 I will return to normal waking consciousness and be completely relaxed, refreshed and energized.
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Then count to 3 out loud and open your eyes.
