What is Self-hypnosis?

While there are many books available on self-hypnosis, it is best learned and practiced under the guidance of someone who is a qualified professional, like a certified Hypnotherapist who can create an individualized and unique formula. Once guided through the process, choosing key words that help describe the state are an integral part of the design for self-hypnosis.

The Law of Repetition and the Law of Association create the platform for self-hypnosis. With frequent practice, simply by allowing the eyes to close while taking three big deep breaths, the necessary relaxation begins to occur. Relaxing the body is another element of this process that allows the conscious mind to rest while the subconscious mind becomes more open and receptive to positive ideas. Along with positive information (suggestions) for the subconscious, the final element necessary for using self-hypnosis as a tool for success is visualization and imagery.

The subconscious mind works on expectation and imagination. Creating visuals or images that promote a concept of the desired goal or very specific pictures, or sensory experience of the desired goal are a part of any hypnotic work. The practice of self-hypnosis allows the individual to be both the director and the receiver of this positive information.

The Law of Repetition:

This law is used frequently in hypnosis. You get better at going into hypnosis, the more frequently you practice it. By repeating a suggestion over and over, a new conditioned response can be achieved.

The Law of Association:

This law, in conjunction with Law of Repetition, is what helps make hypnosis effective. In the repetition of chosen key words that help describe the state for self-hypnosis, these words become associated with the feeling state of hypnosis.