Self Hypnosis Instruction -- How Do I Hypnotize Myself?

Good self hypnosis instruction is the best way to learn self hypnosis.

When I was first learning hypnosis, my instructor told the class to go home and practice self hypnosis. We actually practiced on one another in class, performing suggestibility tests, using several hypnosis induction techniques. We had a basic self hypnosis script, so I was ready to try!

Yet, I was still asking the same thing as you may be thinking right now.

“How can I hypnotize myself? Don’t I need someone to guide me through the process? Someone to tell me what to do?”

"How will I know if I am doing it right?"

That' what I'm going to show you!

Getting "Relaxed" -- the "Trance" State

The first step in self hypnosis instruction is learning how to get into a state of focused relaxation, or the "trance state" where your mind will be receptive to your suggestions.

Remember, you go in and out of hypnotic trances several times a day in the form of daydreaming.

Now, what you need to do is “daydream” with a purpose. And that’s what I’ll show you during this self hypnosis instruction.

Suppose you have a goal to get up an hour earlier in the morning to exercise so you can lose weight. In order to do that, you need to believe you CAN get up earlier, believe you CAN lose weight!

You also need to visualize, or see yourself exercising and getting slimmer.

You will need some self hypnosis instruction for that part of it.

Next, you need to decide what hypnotic suggestions you want to give to your subconscious mind.

You want to tell yourself something like “I love to get up early and exercise” and

“Exercise makes me lose all the weight I want” and

“I see myself exercising and getting slimmer each day.”

(These are examples. You need to formulate your own or use my free self hypnosis script as a guideline.

I provide you a free self hypnosis script on this site!) Even if you use my free self hypnosis script, you want to modify it with your own personal goals that are right for you.

To prepare yourself to be ready for your hypnotic suggestions, you need to find a quiet plac where you can lie down and be comfortable.

Draw the shades or close the curtains if possible and be away from outside distractions. (Make sure the kids and dog or cat are gone!)

I like to lie on the sofa with the shades closed, although anywhere you are comfortable is fine. A recliner works well, too.

relax in a recliner

Great! You’re relaxed, it’s quiet, and you’re ready to put everything out of your mind except your thoughts of comfort, tranquility, and peace.

Next, take a deep breath and exhale. Repeat this three times, concentrating on inhaling and exhaling.

To become further relaxed, imagine warmth beginning in your toes, flowing through your feet, ankles, and legs, up through your torso, arms, fingers, neck and head.

You want to continue this suggestion to yourself until you are completely relaxed. You will find your breathing slowing and you will be focusing inward, leaving the outside world behind.

You know what it feels like to be "zoned out"? That's a perfect description. You are "zoned out", in another mental world.

Remember, hypnosis is a state of highly focused, concentrated attention.

You are not asleep or unconscious.

You are, however, very relaxed and your mind is ready for your hypnotic suggestions. Don't be surprised if you are aware and awake. That is perfectly normal. We will talk about deepening levels of consciousness later.

Hypnotic Suggestions

The second step in self hypnosis instruction is making your own personal hypnotic suggestions.

It is a good idea to write them down so they are very focused on your goal.

Once you have decided on the suggestions you are going to give yourself, and are "in the zone", you are now ready to give yourself your own personal hypnotic suggestions.

Repeat your suggestions to yourself slowly. Visualize how you will look slim and trim. Hear what other will say about how great you look. Feel how loosely your clothes fit on your body. Experience yourself exercising in the gym, or walking, running, swimming, or whatever exercises you like to do.

At this point, you are in your own world, in your own hypnotic trance. You may be aware and awake, yet you will be relaxed and your subconscious mind will be able to absorb your hypnotic suggestions and act on them.

Now, you can tell yourself, on the count of five, you will be awake and refreshed, ready to act on the suggestions you just gave your subconscious mind.

Remember, whether you are hypnotizing yourself, or you are being hypnotized by a trained hypnotist, all hypnosis is self hypnosis.

YOU are the one doing the mental work in your own subconscious.

This self hypnosis instruction is a simplifed guide to follow when you are beginning to learn self hypnosis.

To provide guidance and direction I have included a free self hyposis script which can be modified to your own personal situation.

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