Hypnosis can be used as a wonderful tool in sports performance. The first thing that comes to mind is golf and tennis because many books have been written for these sports, many times referring to “being in the zone”. So what about other sports situations. Using hypnosis for cheerleading and gymnastics in children and teens can be extremely powerful and helpful for the child. Many times the child is doing great in the sport for months or years and then has a fall or trips up and that may actually take the stuffing out of them or in some cases cause a minor injury. Depending on the stress at the time they either get back up and start over or in many cases their confidence begins to erode and fear sets in. They find themselves more and more unable to complete the activity, even though they have successfully completed the activity hundreds of times. Thoughts of fear of injury, low self confidence and self doubt begin to get stronger and more powerful even as the child continues to try and try again to complete the activity and usually ends up failing over and over again. I have worked with many children and teenagers on just this problem. Hypnosis (especially with young people) can be a very quick and powerful tool to help them get past the fear and move towards their goals once again, renewing self confidence and self esteem.
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HYPNOSIS AND HOW IT WORKS
Previously I’ve talked about unintentional hypnosis, and how easy it is for you to go in and out of it on a daily basis, depending on circumstances in your life. This section talks about intentional hypnosis. Intentional hypnosis is relaxation, with visualization, and suggestive therapy. In hypnotherapy the conscious mind relaxes with progressive relaxation and deepening techniques, thus allowing the subconscious mind to be in the dominant position. During hypnosis your subconscious is alert and open to new information and suggestions. You will never accept a suggestion that is not in line with your moral code, ethical behavior or belief system. I can’t make you quack like a duck unless you really want to. (Most men clients ask me that one!)
In hypnosis I give the client logic and reasoning to past behaviors, and give the client new suggestions based on their new goals, actions, and feelings they desire to have. Because these are in line with how they want to be and feel, they are accepted and stored in the brain for later use. The new suggestions then become the new behavior that overrides the old behavior the client no longer wants or needs.
Your subconscious mind is there for your health and well being, use it for your benefit!
HYPNOSIS FOR ANXIETY AND STRESS
Previously I talked about hypnosis being a normal and natural part of your mind and that you go into unintentional hypnosis hundreds of times a day. You can also go into hypnosis due to fear, stress, anxiety, even extreme happiness. Any strong emotion can put you into hypnosis. Stress can account for a high percentage of unintentional hypnosis. The greater the stress, the deeper the hypnosis. This can also be viewed as the flight or fight mode. When you are in this place of fear, anxiety, high stress, you have lost the ability to think clearly and logically. You see, the conscious mind isn’t able to cope with what is happening, and opts out. The subconscious mind then becomes the dominant mind. At this point you have lost the ability to take charge of the situation around you and make logical decisions. You are unable to stand your ground and take care of yourself both physically and emotionally. This is known as the flight mode. Some people are frequently in this type of unintentional hypnosis due to previous traumas, job stress, present situational conditions, and accumulated stresses over time. It’s not so much the event itself, it is how you perceive it and react to it that causes you to be unhappy, unhealthy and anxious. Each of you will react differently to any situation based on heredity and environment. How often does stress, fear or anxiety affect your life each day?
What is Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a normal and natural function of your mind. You go into hypnosis (your subconscious mind) either intentionally or unintentionally. Most people don’t realize that they go into unintentional hypnosis hundreds of times a day. One of the most common times is when you are driving a car. You have done it often and your mind goes on autopilot, and then you start daydreaming. You may be thinking about something at work, home, or a new vacation. You could be thinking about a zillion different things and not even be aware of your surroundings. You might run a red light, miss your turn, stop at a green light, among other things. So, when driving, stay in the present, and stay aware of your surroundings. Try to limit your daydreaming. Another time you can enter unintentional hypnosis is watching a movie in a theater. You may be so involved in the movie, that the theater around you is gone. You are in that movie. Someone could be talking behind you or a baby crying and you are not even aware of this. Your outside awareness has just changed. But, should an emergency occur or the movie doesn’t hold your attention, you’ll return to your conscious mind. When you are sitting in the classroom, listening to the teacher drone on and on, your thoughts begin to drift, you start to daydream and then go into unintentional hypnosis. Reading a book, working on the computer and exercising are more examples of unintentional hypnosis. I’m sure you can think of more examples just by thinking about how you go through your day!
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