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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
- 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, labor 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,
So 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.
• Focus on a spot on the wall or ceiling, which is about
45 degrees above your normal eye level.
l• At the same time allow your breathing to fall into a
rhythmic pattern.
• Say to yourself I am relaxed and calm, and with each breath I take I am becoming more relaxed. Repeat several times.
• As you exhale, imagine that each breath out takes more
and more of your tension away.
• If your eyes start to feel tired or heavy you can let
them close.
• 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.
• 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.
• Then count to 3 out loud and open your eyes.
You can use your trigger word when you next practise this exercise, and you can use it at other times to help
you cope with any stress.
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