DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS WHILE DRIVING!

Make sure you won’t be disturbed for the duration of the hypnosis.

Best to sit down in a comfortable chair, lean back on a couch or recliner, or lie down.

What hypnosis is:

o It’s not done to you but is something we do collaboratively.

o A focused state of attention or absorption (like you may get reading a good book or watching a good movie) that helps you respond to suggestions that you find valuable.

o It’s like guided-daydreaming– you’re still aware but absorbed.

o In a more relaxed and receptive state your mind is more likely to integrate suggestions you want.

o Goal is to engage in your imagination to strengthen the power of your own mind. Your brain won’t accept suggestions you don’t want or like (e.g., to quack like a duck). You’re always in control.

Your mind is in charge, and you decide how much to embrace the suggestions.

Research shows it’s more than placebo and relaxation. Lots of evidence for many areas:

o Pain

o Anxiety

o Stress

o Depression

o Smoking cessation

o IBS

o Sleep

o Bad habits

o Confidence

o Self-esteem

o Focus o Motivation

o Sport & Work Performance

You are not expected to & not necessary to be in a “deep trance”.

It helps to be at least mildly relaxed and focused on what I say.

Just allow yourself to relax.

It works best when you focus on what I’m saying and imagine it happening.

Just allow yourself to become absorbed in your own experience and allow your mind to respond to the suggestions.

You may not be aware of everything I say during the session and that’s OK.

You may get close to sleep which is fine too.

 

Strengthening the Observing Self Hypnosis with Alpha Binaural Beats: