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Post-Hypnotic Suggestions and Their Rules
ОглавлениеGiving yourself suggestions when in hypnosis will enable an action or other response to take place after the hypnotic experience has occurred. These forms of suggestion are called ‘post-hypnotic’ suggestions and will help you to achieve your goals. Over the years, hypnotherapists have developed rules of suggestion. These are guidelines that will enable you to achieve maximum success with the suggestions you give yourself. Here is a summary of these rules:
•Mean it
Hypnotic suggestions are repeated silently, however, you need to repeat them as though you mean what you say. Be reassuring, positive and confident.
•Phrase Suggestions Positively and in the Present Tense
Which request would you rather hear: ‘Do not leave that lying on the floor’ or ‘Would you mind picking that up?’
Suggestions are far more effective when you mention what you wish to move towards, rather than what you are moving away from. For example: ‘I am calm’ is better than ‘I am not anxious.’ ‘I stop smoking with ease’ is better than ‘I will try to stop smoking’ as the word try implies difficulty and struggle.
Your suggestions are best phrased in the present tense, as though they are happening at this moment in time.
So, ‘I am relaxed on the aircraft’ is better than ‘I will be relaxed when I am on the aircraft.’ Or, ‘I am becoming more confident’ is better than ‘I will try to be confident.’
•Make Your Suggestions Specific and Realistic
Specific and realistic suggestions are more effective. Structure your suggestions on changes you wish to see in yourself rather than things that are out of your control, such as external events and other people. Do not give yourself suggestions for more than one issue at a time. For instance, the suggestion ‘I am confident that I can lose weight and stop smoking’ is probably not effective. Instead, work on one goal at a time, repeating suggestions associated with that goal. When you see some results, move on to your next goal.
•Repeat Suggestions
Advertisers know the value of suggestion, which is why they repeat television and radio commercials on a regular basis. One of the most important rules when practicing self-hypnosis is repetition of your suggestions. That way you drive the point home and are far more likely to effect positive change.
Here are some post-hypnotic suggestions you can use in your self-hypnosis. Feel free to alter them to fit your particular needs.
•‘Each and every day I am calm, secure and relaxed.’
•‘I am becoming more assertive and confident when I speak to colleagues.’
•‘Each and every day I accept myself as I am.’
•‘Each and every time I enter hypnosis I relax more deeply.’
•‘I find it easy to stop smoking.’
•‘I eat three healthy meals a day.’