Using Self-Hypnosis Effectively

Is there something in your mind that is preventing you from doing the things you want most in life? Is there a fear or other block that might be stopping you from taking action?

If the answer is 'yes,' the best way to stop the problem is through self-hypnosis. Below are the steps you need to take in order to complete self-hypnosis.

NOTE: Read all the steps before doing self hypnosis. It can't be properly done while reading the steps.

1. Relax and get comfortable

Before you can get started, you need to relax. The best way is to find a quiet, dark room. In that room, you should find a comfortable place to sit or to lie down. Be sure to set aside about 30 minutes for this entire process.

Consider sitting up in a comfortable chair instead of lying down. When you lie down, you are more likely to fall asleep and that is not going to help you achieve your goals.

2. Concentrate on removing tension from your body

Once you've found your comfortable position, slowly start relaxing each part of your body. This can best be done by clenching and unclenching the muscles starting with your foot and moving upwards through the rest of your body slowly.

At the same time, you should creative a physical image of that stress dropping off your body like raindrops, leaves, or any type of symbol. By the time you reach the head, you should begin feeling quite relaxed. If you're still having difficulty, consider imagining the feel of cool water or air rushing over your skin to further soothe you.

3. Take the mental walk to deeper relaxatio

At this point, you need to visualize a staircase in your mind. Now begin walking slowly down the stairs. Each step should take you deeper into a state of relaxation than the next. Count each step and when you reach the tenth you should be in the proper state for self-hypnosis.

4. Repeat your positive goal

Have in mind a statement that will help you achieve your goal. For example, you might say 'I can give a speech to an audience with confidence' if you goal was to reduce your nervousness and apprehension about public speaking.

Along with the phrase, be sure to create a mental image of yourself giving that speech effectively to a large audience of attentive listeners. The combination of the phrase and the image will help solidify this idea in your mind and in your life.

5. Exist deep relaxatio

After you are all done with step 4, you will need to slowly bring yourself out of the state of deep relaxation. To get this done, you will picture the same flight of stairs, again as vividly as you possibly can. Counting each of the ten steps as you climb up them.

After you get to the top don't move right away. Begin slowly. Open your eyes, and start moving small parts of your body until you feel you are completely out of deep relaxation. There is no rush, take it slow.