In today's ever changing world, we sometimes need help to get rid of habits and calm our fears. We can turn to the traditional methods: doctors, government agencies and over the counter medication. We can talk to therapists and psychologists. We can even go-it-alone. Sometimes, however, when it seems nothing we do is helping our situation, we need a little help that is outside the box. It is time to consider self hypnosis. It can work where all other methods have let us down. What is Self Hypnosis? Self hypnosis is a relative of hypnosis. It simply replaces a hypnotherapist or other qualified individual with the client. In other words, the hypnotist is also the client. Self hypnosis, like hypnosis, is tool of self discovery and awareness. It is a means through which anyone can access the …show more content…
You need a quiet place - particularly essential at the beginning. You need to create, purchase or download various audio aids. These contain basic scripts to help you reach your subconscious. They also contain the specific messages you wish your subconscious to accept. You need to make some time for the session. This should occur on a regular, preferably daily, basis. The setting should not only be quiet but comfortable. It needs to feel safe. You can, if you wish, light incense and/or candles. This adds to the atmosphere. It can be helpful in relaxing you. This increases the ability of you to reach your trance-like state more quickly. The other tools for actual hypnosis lie within you. You need to be able to reach a trance-like state. You need to relax. You have to be specific in your goal. You need to then visualise it clearly and progressively. The timeframe of this goal must firmly resonate in your conscious and subconscious minds. It must be here, now and in the near future if it is to be effective. The Advantages of Self Hypnosis Self hypnosis has several advantages over its formal hypnotherapy colleague. It