Self-Hypnosis Made Easy by Austin, Valerie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction PART I: UNDERSTANDING SELF-HYPNOSIS

Chapter 1: The History of hypnosis and self-hypnosis

From Mesmerism to hypnotism The beginnings of hypnotism Self-hypnosis becomes the fashion Modern hypnosis and hypnotherapy Evidence in practice

Chapter 2: The power of hypnosis

What can self-hypnosis treat? Hypnosis and medicine So how does hypnosis feel? Depth of trance in self-hypnosis Improving concentration

Chapter 3: Visualization and creating big dreams

Planning your future works Goal-setting rules How visual are you?

Quality of life: plan for a better future

PART II: Self-hypnosis techniques and scripts

Chapter 4: How to hypnotize yourself

Checklist for self-hypnosis Easy ways to practise self-hypnosis Time to begin

The Progressive Relaxation induction script

Your personal de-stressor

Orange Liquid

Deepening your hypnosis

Imaginary arm lift Ruler deepener

Procedures for ‘deepening’ your hypnosis Lift deepener Further suggestions

Ego suggestion Assertiveness (to be yourself) Sleep

Chapter 5: Exercises for focus and depth

Tips for practising self-hypnosis

Breathing method Coin induction Eye fixation Crystal ball Counting into hypnosis Use your sensations to induce hypnosis Arm levitation Imagination induction

Chapter 6: Formulating suggestions

What is a suggestion script? Before creating your suggestions Formulating a suggestion Additional guidelines

Tension relief Character building

Chapter 7: Workplace stress

Unproductive mind viruses Scripts for reducing your stress at work

Constant checking of work Money De-stress at work Clearing negative emotions for work Fear of public speaking Increasing productivity Problem-solving whilst asleep

Chapter 8: Perfect relationships

The perfect match Improving your relationships Attract the right relationships Scripts for improving relationships

Scripts for recovering from a broken relationship

When you have loved and lost The end of a relationship

Deep-rooted issues that can affect relationships

Chapter 9: Further scripts for self-hypnosis

Constantly checking phones and social media Becoming people friendly Fear of ageing Panic attacks Dentist anxiety Fear of flying Weight control Sugar addiction Alcohol (for the drinker who wants to change) Anxiety Sleep (insomnia) Stress relief Stop smoking Scripts for phobias

Agoraphobia Fear of heights Public speaking Better networking Fear of crowds and people

Resolving common fears

Fear of animals Fear of spiders and creepy-crawlies

Conclusion References Bibliography Resources About the author Join the Hay House Family