Self-hypnosis is when you hypnotize yourself. This is often more practical as a stress management tool than normal hypnosis, as you do not need to have a hypnotist present.
Self-hypnosis has nothing to do with hypnotizing like you see in shows where people are put to sleep or made to act like fools, let's get this clear right now. Self-hypnosis will help you. It is easy and natural and fun and also feels good. It is one of the most powerful and successful tools you have ready within you and this form of self help can guide you to better self esteem and confidence or indeed any improvement in attitude or behaviors that you seek. Self help hypnosis is just like meditation. In a relaxed state which you control by relaxing your mind and body you think of positive ideas and visualize positive situations and maybe tell yourself how you are going to change your reaction to certain situations which you fear. Hypnosis is about focusing on replacing negative emotions and fear with positive emotions and confidence in any given situation by changing your thoughts and feelings. The hypnosis part only refers to you persuading your body and mind to act or feel differently. With self-hypnosis you are totally in control and you choose what you want to change. When you experience the wonderful sensation of being gently directed how to use your mind to create an incredible state of internal calm, you will understand just what hypnosis is, and why you can do it.
The first few times that you use self-hypnosis, it is best to find a place where you can be undisturbed for a while. Sit or lie down, eliminate any distractions, and relax. This puts you in the best possible conditions for using the technique, however as you get more practice you will find that you can use self-hypnosis almost anywhere. Obviously it should not be used when you need to be alert.
The first step is to relax yourself: close your eyes, and try using imagery of waves of relaxation running down your body from your scalp downwards, washing out stress. Let the waves run in time with your breathing, first washing down over your head, then your neck, then your torso, then arms, and finally your legs. Feel the muscles in your body relaxing as the waves of relaxation wash over them.
Alternative techniques can involve fixing your eyes on a spot on the wall, or riding down in a lift/elevator from the top of a tall building, slowly dropping down into relaxation and drowsiness. The method you choose to induce hypnosis is up to you.
The next step is to use suggestion to deepen the state. This is as simple as saying to yourself something like 'I am feeling relaxed and comfortable. With every breath I am becoming more relaxed and more comfortable.'
Once you are completely relaxed and focused on your own suggestions, you are in a useful state of self-hypnosis. One suggestion you can usefully embed is that when you repeat a particular trigger word to yourself you will relax into this state.
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