by Stephanie Brail, CHT

Self hypnosis can be a potent, powerful tool for change, but what is it and how does it work?

I first learned about self hypnosis when I was studying hypnotherapy. Even though I was capable of hypnotizing others, I was still confused about self hypnosis. How on earth could someone put themselves into a trance state in the same way a professional hypnotist might?

Some of what I read about self hypnosis included complicated instructions on putting yourself into a trance and then making suggestions to yourself. Were you supposed to say the suggestions out loud? How could you make suggestions to yourself if you were hypnotized? It hardly seemed easy, much less relaxing, to me.

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by Trevor Dumbleton

For those who want to power of hypnosis to work for them, but do not want to be hypnotized by a stranger, self hypnotism is an excellent option. By putting yourself into a hypnotic state and applying suggestion to yourself, you can realize all the results you want to see from hypnosis, but you do not have to put yourself in the hands of someone whom you may not be entirely comfortable with.

Self hypnotism is an excellent tool for those who want to stay in control of themselves and their hypnotic state. It does not require visiting a trained hypnotist and it allows you to give yourself whatever suggestion you wish to work toward any goal that you desire for yourself. Instead of working with someone who may not understand you or your reasons for your own suggestion, it is quite a relief to know that everything is designed precisely the way you want it.

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