Hypnotizing Yourself

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Hypnotizing Yourself
When you think of hypnosis, two images probably come

to mind. The first is from a B-grade movie where you
see some Svengali-like doctor usually deranged
dangling a pocket watch in the face of some innocent
victim. The second is of some hypnotist on a stage with
a dozen or so audience volunteers who are either
dancing with brooms or are clucking like chickens.
Fortunately, neither image is accurate.
Actually, hypnosis is less mysterious and far more
mundane than you may think. Hypnosis is very safe, but,
more importantly, it can be a very effective way of
helping you relax and cope with stress.
No, you will not be turned into a clucking chicken
Probably no other psychological technique for stress

reduction is as misunderstood as hypnosis. Take a look
at some things you need to know:
You are not asleep.

You are not unconscious.
You won't lose control or be under someone's spell.
You won't do anything that you do not want to do.
Hypnosis is simply a deeply focused state that makes

you more acutely aware of suggestions and allows you
to be more receptive to those suggestions.
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Some people are more susceptible to hypnotic

suggestion. For hypnosis to be as effective for you as
possible, try to adopt a receptive, non-critical attitude.
Don't fight the process. Just go with it. If you remain
totally skeptical and resistant, not much is going to
happen. Have an open mind.
Surprise! You've already been hypnotized
You may not realize it, but chances are you've been in a
hypnotic trance many times before. We slip in and out of
hypnotic states all the time. For example,
You've been driving on the highway and it scarily

dawns on you that you haven't been paying
attention to the road or your driving for the past five
minutes.
You've left the movie theater and realize that your
attention was so glued to the screen that you had no
idea who was sitting next to you or what was going
on around you.
You've been daydreaming or just lost in thought.
You suddenly look at the clock and think with
surprise, "Where did the time go?!"
In each case, you were in a hypnotic trance.
The power of a trance

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When you're in a trance, you're in a different mental

state. You are still awake and in control, but your
attention becomes narrow and incredibly focused. In this
mental state, you're more receptive to any suggestions
you may give yourself, or that a hynotherapist may offer.
You give yourself a shortcut to your subconscious.
These suggestions can take many forms: cigarettes
taste lousy, I'm growing taller day by day, I'm getting
smarter, whatever. (Clearly, some suggestions are more
realistic than others.)
Inducing a light trance
You can induce a hypnotic trance in many ways (even

the dangling watch can work). Here is one of the simpler
induction techniques to reduce tension and stress.
1. Find a comfortable position in a quiet, dimly lit

room where you won't be interrupted.
Relax as much as possible. If you want, take off

your shoes and loosen any tight clothing.
2. Focus on an object across the room.
The object can be anything a smudge on the wall,

the corner of a picture, it really doesn't matter. Just
choose an object that is above your normal line of

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sight so that you have to strain your eyeballs a wee

bit looking up to see your spot.
3. As you look at your spot, silently say to

yourself:
"My eyelids are becoming heavier and heavier."

"My eyelids feel as if heavy weights are pulling them
down."
"Soon they will be so heavy they will close."
Repeat these sentences to yourself about every 30
seconds.
4. Focus on your eyelids.
Soon you will notice that, indeed, your eyelids are

beginning to feel heavier. Feel this heaviness
deepen with time. Don't fight these sensations, just
let them happen. Let your eyes close when you feel
they want to close themselves.
5. As your eyes begin to close, say to yourself:

"Relax, and let go."
6. When your eyes close, take in a deep breath

through your nostrils and hold that breath for
about 10 seconds.

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7. Slowly exhale through your slightly parted

lips, making a "swooshing" sound.
At the same time, let your jaw drop and feel a wave
of warmth and heaviness spread from the top of
your head, down your body, all the way to your toes.
Continue to breathe slowly and smoothly. As you
exhale, silently say the word "calm," or some other
relaxing word, to yourself. As you breathe, let the
feelings of relaxation deepen for another few
moments.
Going a little deeper
After you induce a light trance, you're ready to move into

a deeper state of hypnosis.
1. Take a deep breath and hold it for about 10

seconds.
Exhale slowly through your lips while saying the

word "deeper" to yourself. Continue this process for
several breaths more, saying the word "deeper" to
yourself with every exhalation.
2. Imagine that you're stepping onto a

descending escalator, a long, slow escalator that
will take you into a state of deeper relaxation.

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As you begin your descent, silently say to yourself,

"I am sinking slowly into a deeper state of
relaxation."
3. As you descend, count backwards on each

exhalation, from 10 to 1.
When you reach the bottom of the escalator,

imagine that you are stepping off this escalator and
are stepping onto a second descending escalator.
As you imagine your descent, deepen your trance
with each breath, again counting backwards from 10
to 1.
4. Continue to deepen your trance until you feel

you have reached a comfortable level of
relaxation.
You may need only one escalator ride, or you may

need several. With practice, a deeper trance will
come more easily and more quickly.
Get me out of this trance
Alright, you are now in a trance. You are feeling quite

relaxed, and your mind is totally at peace. You can
choose to remain in this relaxed state, and simply enjoy
the benefits of relaxation and calm. You can also give

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yourself a suggestion that can extend this relaxation

beyond the trance state. Here's what to do:
Simply count slowly backwards from five to one. Say to
yourself beforehand,
"When I reach one, my eyes will open and I will feel

totally awake and refreshed."
As you count, notice your eyes beginning to flutter and

begin to partially open as you approach one.
For more information, you can consult a certified
hypnotherapist who can show you how to use self-
hypnosis to achieve benefits other than relaxation.
Hypnosis has been shown to be effective in helping
individuals overcome insomnia, smoking, overeating,
and a variety of other problems and disorders.


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Visite o blog: http:// estudandolinguainglesa.blogspot.

When you think of hypnosis, two images probably come

No, you will not be turned into a clucking chicken

Probably no other psychological technique for stress

You are not asleep.

Hypnosis is simply a deeply focused state that makes

Este texto foi elaborado por Miraldo Antoninho ohse.

Some people are more susceptible to hypnotic

Surprise! You've already been hypnotized

You've been driving on the highway and it scarily

In each case, you were in a hypnotic trance.

The power of a trance

Este texto foi elaborado por Miraldo Antoninho ohse.

When you're in a trance, you're in a different mental

Inducing a light trance

You can induce a hypnotic trance in many ways (even

1. Find a comfortable position in a quiet, dimly lit

Relax as much as possible. If you want, take off

2. Focus on an object across the room.

The object can be anything a smudge on the wall,

Este texto foi elaborado por Miraldo Antoninho ohse.

sight so that you have to strain your eyeballs a wee

3. As you look at your spot, silently say to

"My eyelids are becoming heavier and heavier."

4. Focus on your eyelids.

Soon you will notice that, indeed, your eyelids are

5. As your eyes begin to close, say to yourself:

6. When your eyes close, take in a deep breath

Este texto foi elaborado por Miraldo Antoninho ohse.

7. Slowly exhale through your slightly parted

Going a little deeper

After you induce a light trance, you're ready to move into

1. Take a deep breath and hold it for about 10

Exhale slowly through your lips while saying the

2. Imagine that you're stepping onto a

Este texto foi elaborado por Miraldo Antoninho ohse.

As you begin your descent, silently say to yourself,

3. As you descend, count backwards on each

When you reach the bottom of the escalator,

4. Continue to deepen your trance until you feel

You may need only one escalator ride, or you may

Get me out of this trance

Alright, you are now in a trance. You are feeling quite

Este texto foi elaborado por Miraldo Antoninho ohse.

yourself a suggestion that can extend this relaxation

"When I reach one, my eyes will open and I will feel

As you count, notice your eyes beginning to flutter and

Este texto foi elaborado por Miraldo Antoninho ohse.

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