Simple Self-Hypnosis Process
Find a quiet place where you can relax for a few minutes on either a chair or couch. I would also recommend putting on some peaceful relaxing music.
Sit or lie down in a comfortable position, but don’t get so comfortable you fall asleep.
Now notice your breath, the inhalation and exhalation, becoming aware of the ebb and flow of your breath as you allow yourself to become fully supported by the chair. Begin to feel yourself sinking into your chair.
Now as you relax, imagine yourself sitting at the most peaceful place you can imagine. I want you to sink deep into the picture and make it as real as possible, filling it with all the details of the setting: the sounds, textures and smells of this place. As you get in touch with the peace of this place, I want you to see yourself drifting further and further down in this picture. You can do this by walking down a flight of stairs or by placing this scene on a cloud and bringing it further and further down.
Now picture a problem situation or event for which you want to create a specific outcome. Examples may include making a sales call that you want to go well, participating in a sporting event where you want to do your best, or even resolving a conflict with a friend, family member, or co-worker in a specific favorable way.
Now play this scene over in your mind, seeing it go exactly the way you wish while repeating (in your mind) a positive affirmation that is appropriate to the situation. For example: “I am a competent and capable salesperson who makes my clients want to buy from me,” or “I get along well with everyone,” or “I am an amazing baseball player.”
It’s important that both the scene and the situation be something that you are physically capable of doing and that you do believe, even on a conscious level, is possible. You wouldn’t want to see yourself winning the Masters golf tournament if you just started playing golf last week; although, hitting a better game than last time is certainly possible. Also, the affirmation needs to be said in a positive way. That is, you shouldn’t say, “I will not miss the ball,” because that may cause you to focus more on “missing the ball.” It’s better if your affirmation is something like, “I get better and better every time I step up to the tee.”
Continue to play the scene in your mind with the affirmation at least five times while you continue to relax and be supported by the chair.
When you are ready, you can bring yourself up by first becoming aware of the feelings of the chair supporting you, then start to wiggle your fingers and toes while becoming aware of the room and your soundings. And finally, when you are ready, open your eyes.
Jill Thomas CCHT
Healthy Habits Hypnosis
760-803-2841
www.healthyhabitshypnosis.com
Find a quiet place where you can relax for a few minutes on either a chair or couch. I would also recommend putting on some peaceful relaxing music.
Sit or lie down in a comfortable position, but don’t get so comfortable you fall asleep.
Now notice your breath, the inhalation and exhalation, becoming aware of the ebb and flow of your breath as you allow yourself to become fully supported by the chair. Begin to feel yourself sinking into your chair.
Now as you relax, imagine yourself sitting at the most peaceful place you can imagine. I want you to sink deep into the picture and make it as real as possible, filling it with all the details of the setting: the sounds, textures and smells of this place. As you get in touch with the peace of this place, I want you to see yourself drifting further and further down in this picture. You can do this by walking down a flight of stairs or by placing this scene on a cloud and bringing it further and further down.
Now picture a problem situation or event for which you want to create a specific outcome. Examples may include making a sales call that you want to go well, participating in a sporting event where you want to do your best, or even resolving a conflict with a friend, family member, or co-worker in a specific favorable way.
Now play this scene over in your mind, seeing it go exactly the way you wish while repeating (in your mind) a positive affirmation that is appropriate to the situation. For example: “I am a competent and capable salesperson who makes my clients want to buy from me,” or “I get along well with everyone,” or “I am an amazing baseball player.”
It’s important that both the scene and the situation be something that you are physically capable of doing and that you do believe, even on a conscious level, is possible. You wouldn’t want to see yourself winning the Masters golf tournament if you just started playing golf last week; although, hitting a better game than last time is certainly possible. Also, the affirmation needs to be said in a positive way. That is, you shouldn’t say, “I will not miss the ball,” because that may cause you to focus more on “missing the ball.” It’s better if your affirmation is something like, “I get better and better every time I step up to the tee.”
Continue to play the scene in your mind with the affirmation at least five times while you continue to relax and be supported by the chair.
When you are ready, you can bring yourself up by first becoming aware of the feelings of the chair supporting you, then start to wiggle your fingers and toes while becoming aware of the room and your soundings. And finally, when you are ready, open your eyes.
Jill Thomas CCHT
Healthy Habits Hypnosis
760-803-2841
www.healthyhabitshypnosis.com
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