I’m sure you’ve tried to use your will power many times to stop smoking. It seems counter-intuitive to command yourself to do so. But if you will pay attention to advertisers, you’ll see the validity of this statement.

Pepsi doesn’t gently cajole you into choosing their brand of refreshment by lightly suggesting, “Perhaps Pepsi would be a good idea if you’re thirsty.” No, they command you to “Drink Pepsi.” Burger King doesn’t offer you a hamburger that, “Could be created the way you want it if you choose to do so.” No, they command you to “Have it your way.” And in the most blatant example of all, when you watch a Sprite commercial, you are commanded to “Obey your thirst.”

When we watch television, we relax and are put into a hypnotic trance by the advertisers. Have you noticed how difficult it can be to tear your eyes away from the screen?

Words are commands. Hear them often enough and we obey. How can we use this to stop smoking? Follow these steps (notice the command in the word, “Follow”):

1. Close your eyes and get comfortable. Take a few slow, deep breaths. With each breath, notice yourself going deeper and deeper into a state of relaxation. Relax your mind, relax your body, relax, relax, relax. All sounds which you may hear will have only a calming, soothing, effect.

2. Repeat over and over and over any or all of these commands:

· All my old urges are melting away and being replaced by strong feelings of success.
· All that remains are distant memories of having smoked. I am free and in control.
· I will never again reach for anything to smoke without thinking. I will never unconsciously smoke again.
· I feel the exhilaration as I toss away my cigarettes without any need or desire at all.
· I have lost interest in smoking.
· I sleep easily, naturally and comfortably without a last cigarette.
· I feel very good in body, mind and spirit because I no longer smoke.
· I am free of nicotine.
· I feel strong. My heart and lungs are clear and strong. With each breath, I inhale more energy and health.
· I don’t gain weight because I have control over everything that I put in my mouth.
· I am free.

Here are some ways to add power to these commands:

1. Record the commands for replay while you are in a relaxed state or have someone else record them for you or have someone read them aloud while you relax.
2. Write down commands of your choice and place them where you’ll see them at home and at work.
3. Tell several friends that you are quitting smoking and tell them to regularly remind you of your pledge. Choose friends who you know will command you to keep your word.

Commanding yourself to quit while in a relaxed state will ensure you stop smoking. And that’s today’s self hypnosis secret.

Author Bio

My name is Larry Barkan. I’ve been a training and development consultant since 1984 teaching leadership and management to corporate executives. I’ve been a hypnotherapist since 1997.

My fascination with hypnosis began when I attended a 3-hour lecture on a Sunday evening at a YMCA. There were about 100 people in attendance. The speaker did a relaxation exercise and concluded with the suggestion that “You will be amazed by how well this week goes for you.” I forgot the suggestion until Wednesday of that week when I caught myself marveling at how well the week had gone. Projects that I had been struggling to complete were finished easily. People who had been difficult had suddenly turned cooperative. I was hooked.

I have used hypnosis to help people stop smoking, lose weight and relax. I currently use it in my training classes to help participants overcome obstacles to effective performance.

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