Self Hypnosis

You are getting sleeeeepy, very, very sleeeeeepy...

This is probably what most people think of as soon as I mention the word, "Hypnosis". Before I actually took the time to learn how it works and the massive benefits it can have on someones life, I was a bit skeptical too. So please read on...

A very close friend of mine is student of psychology and hypnosis. Over recent discussions he had tweaked my interest on how hypnosis can be used as an affective performance improving technique. As you all know I have fairly ambitious goals so any improvement in my performance would be highly advantageous. So I proposed that he teach me the basics of self hypnosis and how to apply it to my everyday life.

We spent a good couple of hours going through the process and discussing how well the technique can work if applied correctly. Now there is no way I could repeat all the information and ideas we threw around but I will attempt to give you a basic idea and description of how you could apply the concept in you own way.

1. Have a clear and concise affirmation written describing your goal. Include a time frame, how it will be measured, all the specifics and most importantly... how you will FEEL when you achieve this goal. Phase it in present tense and make it as REAL as possible.

2. Find a quiet comfortable spot where you can clear your mind from distractions. Relax as much as possible and start to think positive thoughts about your goals.

3. Consciously relax parts of your body, feel your right arm relax and droop, you may want to relax you back, head, legs or all of the above, just pick a body part or two and THINK about relaxing them. This should help clear your mind from other unwanted distractions and get you "in the zone".

4. When you are feeling nice and relaxed, repeat your specific affirmation and try to live in the picture you build in your mind. Imagine it to be as real as you possibly can, try to FEEL the EMOTIONS that you would feel if you were in that situation. Repeat you affirmation a couple of times, building the feelings and making them more real each time you repeat yourself.

5. Let your mind drift, let your subconscious create more positive pictures and images, don't resist, just enjoy the ride and live in the moment. This should be an enjoyable experience. You are preparing yourself to live the life you are imagining, therefore it will be attracted to you.

6. When you feel that you have lost your train of thought or lose clarity in your mind (this could be 5 - 15mins) slowly start moving your arms and stretching, allow yourself to "wake up" in your own time, do not rush.

7. Affirm to yourself that by doing that exercise you are taking a necessary step in achieve your goals and you are now one step closer to achieving them.

8. Go about your day with a highly improved attitude, passion and drive to go get what ever you want out of life.

Use this technique at the start of your day to kick start it, and also just before you go to bed to encourage pleasant dreams. You will find that by having this "imagination time" it will better prepare you for the journey you will have to go through in order to achieve your goals. The more you do it, the more your subconscious EXPECTS this to become a reality. As someone much wiser than me once said "You don't get what you WANT in life... You get what you EXPECT".

I hope that this has been insightful and you will be able to apply this to your own daily routine.

See you at the top.

Corey Low