Hypnosis is an extremely effective way to make positive lasting changes in your life. Through hypnosis you can talk directly with your subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is where your habits are formed, believes developed and behaviors can be altered. With hypnosis the conscious mind is bypassed and suggestions go directly to the subconscious mind. It is very important to use the language of the subconscious mind. This is the language of emotions and feelings and what the subconscious mind will respond to.

Use positive statements when writing a self hypnosis script. As an example do not say I hate smoking, instead say I love being healthy and strong, being able to take complete full breaths. If you suggest a negative, the subconscious mind will only reinforce that negative as it takes things very literal. What happens is your subconscious mind will first have to think about the act of smoking and then think about not doing it. This is really a thinking process of the conscious mind.

It is always a good idea to say the suggestion several times in several different ways. Using weight loss as an example, you could say the following. I enjoy the feeling of being slim and trim, I love the way people look at the healthy me, my body feels healthy and fit.

It helps if you can make things personal. The reason for this is the subconscious mind understands emotions and personal is usually emotionally based. Weave your feelings, hopes and ambitions into the script. It is also best to use terms like “my health” “I will” instead of terms like “your health”. This only applies when make a script for yourself.

When writing your script follow a logical flow. This means that you should say things in a way that would be easy to actually do. As an example you could say “each day my energy level increase as my stress level decreases, I can feel day by day my life is improved” instead of “I am full of energy with no stress”. As you can see the second suggestion is abrupt with no flow to it.

Use deepening suggestions that will not create fear. An example of a deepening suggestion that could create fear is saying “you are walking down the steps into the dark basement, going deeper under ground”. A better deepening suggestion would be to say “it is a cold night and you are slowly pulling the covers up. As they pass your feet you can feel them becoming warm and relaxed”. The idea is to have comfortable, safe feeling, deepening suggestions.

Make your suggestions as simple and clear as possible. Always have your suggestions look ahead to the future. The future can be one minute from now, but they should always be forward looking.

If you can paint a verbal picture this can be extremely helpful. Paint the picture of the person after they have achieved the goal. As an example say “you are walking down the street as you see an old friend and you stop to talk, the friend pulls out a cigarette and offers you one. You politely decline and as you are declining, you take a deep, full breath feeling the clean, fresh air flow into your healthy, strong lungs.” Use descriptive words to help create more emotion.

These suggestions are just some basic guidelines for creating a hypnosis script. Start simple and build from there.

The author Paul Andrew Todd was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and Since a very early age Paul has had a interest in metaphysics. He has read and studied extensively in the fields of spirituality, metaphysics, religion, mind control and other personal improvement areas. Paul has been a certified hypnotherapist for thirteen years. He graduated from the Cincinnati School of Hypnosis in 1996. Paul also has been practicing meditation daily since 1994. He is a trained yoga teacher and meditation instructor. Paul learned yoga at Rishikesh Yogpeeth in India. Since early 2009 Paul has been traveling the world and living on the road. His web site can be found at Hypnosis Induction.

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Self- hypnosis is the ability to get yourself into a very relaxed, trance-like state. Most of us experience the “hypnotic” feeling several times a day. If you have ever “lost” time while reading a great book, watching an absorbing movie, or driving down the road as you listen to music, then you have experienced the sensation of hypnosis.

If you are truly motivated to change a negative behavior, bad habit, phobia, or simply want to improve something about yourself, then you are a perfect candidate for self-hypnosis. Once you learn this technique, you will be able to use it at any time, in any place.

While learning this technique, you will need a quiet room where you will be undisturbed for at least 20 minutes. Make sure you are comfortable, but not so comfortable that you fall asleep. Since you need to give yourself instructions and suggestions, you need to be awake and alert, but in an altered state of consciousness.

Before you begin the process, think about what you hope to achieve. This goal will be the suggestion you state to yourself when you are in a relaxed state. Work this out ahead of time. Be very specific, such as, “I want to stop eating Snickers,” or “I want to feel comfortable speaking in public.” Whatever you choose, you must express the suggestion in positive terms. For example, “I am a non-smoker,” rather than, “I do not want to smoke.”

In the beginning, you should try to practice this routine at least twice a day in the privacy of your home. Once you have the knack, try it in a movie theater, a restaurant, or in some other public place. But, do not ever practice this procedure while driving or operating any kind of heavy equipment.

10 Steps to Self-Hypnosis:

1. Allow a minimum of 20 minutes of uninterrupted time.
2. Make sure the room is not too hot or cold, and that it is not too bright.
3. Sit or recline in a comfortable chair. Set a timer or clock for 30 minutes (just in case you fall asleep).
4. Decide on a simple term, such as “relax” or “calm,” to trigger a post-hypnotic suggestion.
5. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it to the count of three, then whoosh it out through your mouth. Do this five times. Count backwards from five to one as you do this exercise.
6. Your body will start to relax immediately. To deepen this phase, count back from ten to one as you visualize yourself walking down a flight of stairs.
7. Imagine yourself, as vividly as possible, in one of your favorite places. Focus on it as you continue to breathe deeply.
8. As you envision yourself in this place, allow all your senses to come to life. See the scene, feel it, taste it, smell it, touch it.
9. Once you have this scene firmly in your mind, think the words of the suggestion you decided upon. Again, remember to present it in a positive way. If your suggestion is to be a non-smoker, see yourself clearly in a group situation where you are comfortable, happy, confident, and a non-smoker.
10. When you see the image and feel the strength of your conviction, you are ready to “think” the word you chose as your post-hypnotic suggestion. Then state the suggestion as simply as this: “The next time I hypnotize myself, I will use the word, ‘calm,’ and I will feel instantly and deeply relaxed.” Once this suggestion is planted in your mind, count from one to five and slowly awaken. By the count of five, you will be fully awake and energized.

The more you practice these steps, the more adept you will become at mastering self-hypnosis. Of course, this is just a very basic technique for beginners. If you want to learn more about this fascinating subject, you can read a book, take a course, or have a certified hypnotherapist teach you the method. If you want to attain self-hypnosis quickly, you can listen to a professional CD, tape, or MP3 download.

The key to a successful self-hypnosis session is to be as clear as possible about your specific goal. If you are truly motivated, you will have a valuable tool to use throughout your life.

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