A heightened state of focused concentration is what self-hypnosis can be.With it, you can change your thinking, kick bad habits and take control of the person you are.It is similar to meditation and leads to a better you.
Step 1: Get comfortable.
It's hard to enter a deep, relaxed state when you can't think about anything but your jeans.It's an excuse to throw on some sweats.You want nothing to distract you.The temperature needs to be good as well.If you run on the cold side, have a blanket or sweater with you.It can be comforting to feel warm.
Step 2: If you want to sit in a chair, couch, or bed, you can go to a quiet room.
You are more likely to sleep if you lie down.Don't cross your legs or any part of your body if you sit or lie.This could end up being uncomfortable if you are in this position for a while.
Step 3: Make sure you aren't going to be disturbed for a while.
If self-hypnosis gets interrupted by a phone call, a pet, or a kid, it's not effective.Turn off your phone and lock the door.This is your time.It's up to you how much time you want to devote to this.You should allow time to get in and out of it, too, as most prefer to be in a trance for about 15 or 20 minutes.
Step 4: Figure out what you want to do.
Are you doing it to relax?Is it for self-improvement?Do you want to train your brain?If you want to achieve a greater end, you should do it.There is a list of Affirmations.Self-hypnosis can be used for a number of things.Many use it to achieve their goals, change their thinking, or just as general positive reinforcement.If you want to quit a bad habit, something to the point is the most effective.I choose not to smoke.Cigarettes don't appeal to me.Aim for something like "I am capable of whatever I set my mind to" if you want to think more positively.I am in control and valuable.If you want to lose weight, say it in the present tense: "I am eating healthy."I am losing weight.I feel better with my clothes.When you're under, you will be saying these statements to yourself.It's up to you, but many find them effective.
Step 5: Close your eyes and work to eliminate any feelings of fear, stress or anxiety.
You might find it hard to not think when you start.You might find that your thoughts keep coming up.Don't try to force the thoughts out when this happens.Allow them to slip away and observe them impartially.For more help with this step, see How to Meditate.Some prefer to focus on a point on the wall.It could be anywhere you want it to be.The focus should be on the point.When you can't keep them open anymore, let them close.
Step 6: Understand the tension in your body.
Imagine the tension slowly falling away from your body as you start with your toes.Imagine freeing each body part at a time, starting with your toes and working your way up your body.As the tension is removed, visualize each part of your body becoming lighter.Relax your feet.Continue until you've relaxed each part, including your face and head.Using imagery techniques of something you find comforting, such as water, can be effective as well.
Step 7: Take slow and deep breaths.
The tension and negative vibes leave in a dark cloud when you exhale.The air will return as a bright force filled with life and energy.You can use visualization as you please.Cut a lemon in half and think about it.Imagine the juices coming out of your fingers.Put it in your mouth.What do you think about it?How does it make you feel?Next, move on to more meaningful visions.Imagine your bills blowing away.You are running off those pounds.Get as detailed as possible.Think of your five senses.
Step 8: You are now very relaxed.
Imagine you are at the top of a flight of stairs and the fifth step starts to sink into the water.Take a picture of the scene from top to bottom.Tell yourself that you are going to descend the stairs, starting at 10.Take a picture of the numbers in your head.Imagine that each number is closer to the bottom.You will drift further and further into deep relaxation after each number.Take each step and imagine what it would be like to step under your feet.When you are at the fifth step, imagine the coolness of the water and tell yourself that you're in an area of purity and clean.As you descend the last five steps, you will start to feel the water getting higher and higher up your body.If you notice it, your heart will start to race a bit, but you shouldn't worry about it because the situation will just drift away into the water.
Step 9: Feel the sensation of water.
The sensation of floating freely is what you should feel at the bottom of the water.You might feel like you're spinning.If you don't feel right, try again, slowly, with a will to understand.Once you have achieved this state, you should address your problems and decide what you want from where you are.Speak quietly in the present and future tense if you want to narrate what you are doing.You have to swim to get to three boxes under the water.Once you have found the boxes, open them slowly, one at a time, and narrate to yourself what is happening when you open the box.I feel a light hitting me as I open the box, it becomes a part of me.This light is my new found confidence that I can never lose as it is now a part of me and then proceed on to the next box."I don't want to be tired and angry" should not be said.Say, "I am becoming calm and relaxed.""I am strong and slender, I am successful and positive, and my back is beginning to feel wonderful," are examples of positive statements.There is a warning on pain.
Step 10: You can repeat your statements to yourself as many times as you please.
You can wander about the water and visualize yourself emptying boxes and finding treasure.All your tensions can be let go.There are places where the water is cold, hot, or full of animals.Let your imagination run wild.
Step 11: Prepare to leave your state.
The water will become lower and lower until you reach the fifth step.When you are out of the water and on the sixth step, you may feel a weight on your chest.Constantly repeating your statements until this passes, wait on the step.Go up the stairs and feel the steps underneath you once it passes.Will you go up the stairs?The water visualization is hard and true for the time being.Use it if you come up with another scenario that you like.It's the same, if not better, since it works for you.
Step 12: Give yourself a few moments before you open your eyes.
You might want to imagine opening a door to the outside world.If you imagine the light coming through the doorway, it will make your eyes open.If you have to, tell yourself that once you finish, your eyes will open.Get up and take your time.In order to wake up, tell yourself, "Wide awake, wide awake," or something similar.This will bring your mind back to reality.
Step 13: It's time to say it.
If you don't mean it, self-hypnosis will not show up in real life.You have to believe in yourself and your actions in order to be effective.Why not?It could work if you mean it.Don't write it off if the first time seems to be unsuccessful.It takes time to get good at some things.You can revisit the experiences in a few days.You might be surprised.You can open your mind.You have to believe that there is a chance of it working.Your progress will be hampered by any skepticism on your part.
Step 14: Take a physical exam.
There are exercises you can do if you need proof.Anything that can be seen or felt in your body can work.Try these ideas on for size.They are stuck together, almost as if they're covered in glue, if you keep them together throughout your trance.Try to take them apart.You can't...proof!Think of one arm getting heavier.Your brain will do this for you and you don't need to consciously pick one.Imagine a book on top of it.Try to lift it up.Can you?
Step 15: Look at situations.
Whatever it is that you're working toward, visualize yourself in the situation as you would like to react or be.Imagine sliding into your skinny jeans with ease and smiling at your beautiful body, if you wanted to be thinner.The endorphin rush will be worth it.Many use hypnotism to overcome shyness.Something related will do if you attack the shyness head on.It is possible to imagine yourself going about the world with your head high, smiling, and making eye contact.
Step 16: Outside things can be used to assist you.
Some people like to listen to music.There are a lot of online tracks that are for this purpose.There is a scene with water, the rainforest, etc.You have it at your fingertips!Timers can be useful.They lose track of time when they get out of the trance.You can use a timer if you don't want to be hypnotized.It's important that it has a soothing tone to get you out of it.
Step 17: To better yourself, use it.
During your relaxed state, find a goal you want to achieve and concentrate on it.Think of the person you would like to be.It's better that hypnotism is used for a bigger purpose than it is for deep, deep meditation.Many people emerge with a sense of purpose after they do.Take advantage of that chance!There is a way to go about this.If you want to kick a bad habit, have focus in your work life, or just change your thinking, hypnosis can help.Getting rid of the stress in your life will help you become the person you want to be.The more you do it, the more natural it will feel.