How to Do Self-Hypnosis

What is Self-Hypnosis?

Self-hypnosis is essentially applying hypnotherapy in your own self. To learn more about what hypnotherapy is, read » What is Hypnotherapy? 

As a hypnotherapist, I use many techniques when working with clients, and many of these hypnotherapy techniques are simple to use on your own. In this post I teach you how to use two essential self-hypnosis techniques, and how to combine them into a powerful practice to create positive change in your life.

How to Do Self-Hypnosis

There are three key techniques you can practice any time you want:

1. Auto-suggestion

2. Visualization

3. Both simultaneously

1. Auto-Suggestion Self-Hypnosis

Auto-suggestion is the use of positive affirmations, or “therapeutic suggestions” to use clinical hypnotherapy terminology. Before you start using a positive affirmation, you need to know how to create one effectively, and how to apply it effectively. Here are the steps to follow, along with an example.