by Derek Ayre Acc Hyp. MNCH (UK)
Did
you know you could use the power of your subconscious mind to help improve
your business? Do you believe in magic? I don't mean the type of magic that
make things disappear into thin air, make things float around in the air
unaided, or appear out of nowhere. I'm talking about the magic of the
subconscious mind of which it is claimed, a genius uses only 12%.
So
is it possible to tap into the remaining 88%? I would say it is possible to
tap into a considerable degree of it by using the discipline of self
hypnosis. But first lets look at what hypnosis is and is
not.
Self-hypnosis is not... Losing consciousness, floating around
on cloud nine, brain washing, dangerous, occult, paranormal, spirituality and
so on.
Self-hypnosis is.... A method of disciplined mental focus
where mind, body and spirit become coordinated. First the
divisions between conscious and subconscious fade and the mind comes
more together - as one. And when the practice continues, both subconscious
and conscious mind starts to integrate with self or spirit. It is an altered
state of consciousness that can be used by anyone who is willing to commit to
daily practice. In fact, from this description, it can be seen that hypnosis
is a higher state of awareness, rather than a lower one as in natural
sleep where the subconscious rules over the analytical
consciousness.
Self hypnosis can be used to help people stop smoking,
lose/gain weight, stop unwanted habits. It can also help to improve
mental alertness and this makes it invaluable in business
life. (Particularly where one works at home alone, subjected to all manner
of possible negative thoughts from early conditioning.)
Self hypnosis is
beneficial because when you focus on say, a business goal in a state of self
hypnosis, you first create a desire that penetrates the subconscious mind,
and then you enhance your awareness in day to day life which causes you to
see opportunities where you didn't see them before. This gives you the
chance to act on the opportunities. Using regular self hypnosis is much more
powerful than mere positive thinking techniques because, with self hypnosis,
you are getting into closer contact with your subconscious mind than you are
when you just blindly repeat your goals using a phrased affirmation
- which tends to get filtered out by skepticism. Skepticism doesn't effect
self-hypnotic images so easily. Many clients who have come to my practice for
hypnosis (to quit smoking for instance) have been extremely skeptical that
anything had happened during their visit, only to telephone me later
pleasantly amazed that they quit so easily. They have uttered phrases like,
"But I could hear every word you said. I didn't go 'under'. How come I'm not
even thinking about smoking?".
It is because I have stimulated the
subconscious mind by getting them to focus on the joints and muscles through
the body, one by one.. (I'm am not trying to relax them - as this could
quite easily cause more stress in someone and make it more
difficult). Then I ask them to visualize what is wanted and needed in
their lives. Finally they commit to doing what is necessary to get
what they want. The subconscious mind is then 'tuned in' to their needs
and acts as a powerful guidance system.
What can be done in my office,
can also be done on one's own. Maybe not so quickly, but it can be done with
a little practice and perseverance on a daily basis. To do it, simply
make yourself comfortable, focus on each joint and muscle for a count of
10 through the body - start at the top of the head and work down, or at the
feet and work up - it doesn't matter which.. This should take around 20
minutes - when you finished doing that, visualize the way you want things to
be in your life. Then whatever you subconscious mind brings to your
consciousness relating to your goals and aspirations, act on it. Within
reason of course!
Just one last word. It has been found that whenever
someone with a goal or business plan has pursued it with a view to
helping others succeed also, he/she has been more effective and
gained greater satisfaction. This is because self hypnosis also involves a
spiritual aspect and the spirit grows and develops through acts of
selflessness.
This article is not meant to be pychotherapeutic in nature
and should not be treated as such. If you feel you need help, you
are advised to contact a competent therapist.
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