Help yourself with self-hypnosis

Self-hypnosis is a great technique to focus and also to solve many problems and conditions. Here is a seven step list to help you learn the basics of self hypnosis.

1. Find a quiet place in which you sit or lay down comfortably. Allow yourself 30 minutes for your session. Some people find it best to turn down the lighting and play a CD of soft nature sounds. Close your eyes and take several long, slow deep breaths. Try to release any stress from your body. Totally clear your mind.

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2. Picture yourself descending a long staircase very slowly. Count each step and picture every detail. Imagine every detail of the staircase: the railing, the floor, the ceiling. Breathe slowly in and out during your entire descent.

3. When you’ve reached the bottom of the staircase, begin speaking slowly and calmly to yourself about the problem at hand. Use the present tense and positive statements. For example: “I am very relaxed.” “I am confident.” “I can complete my work well.” “If I feel the urge to smoke, I will tap a pencil instead”. “If I want to eat, I will stretch my fingers instead.” (It helps if you have written out a series of statements before your session starts.

4. Repeat your statements as often as you need to until you feel satisfied. Wait a few minutes to enjoy your relaxed state.

5. Picture yourself slowly climbing the stairs, counting backward for each step. When you reach the top, continue to breathe slowly and open your eyes. You should feel completely relaxed and refreshed.

6. If you have been lying down, be very careful when you stand up. You could get dizzy because your blood pressure dropped while you were lying down.

7. Slowly resume your routine.

These are only a few very basic techniques to get you started. There are many others. Some people like to imagine they are in the mountains or sitting by the ocean. Other people start the process by tensing then relaxing each body part in turn. The point is to gradually relax, thus increasing your focus. Try several of these techniques until you find the one that works best for you.

While hypnosis won’t solve every problem, you will find that this simple technique can help you feel much better. If you are on medications, continue taking them even if you feel better after your self-hypnosis session. You may want to buy a self-hypnosis book or CD to help you.

You may also consider visiting a professional hypnotherapist for additional help. Be sure the hypnotherapist is licensed and does not make over-inflated claims about his or her services. Hypnosis relies on trust between the therapist and the client, so if you have any concerns about the hypnotherapist’s skills, look elsewhere.

You can use self-hypnosis in many ways. Some people use it to quit smoking or to stop bad eating habits. Other people use it to help them focus on their work, while still others use it to combat anxiety and depression. There are studies that show hypnosis can even help cure warts. Why not give it a try and see what self hypnosis can do for you?

You can put anyone under your spell - use hypnosis on others and get them to do what you want.