THOM SAFRIN
MIND COACH. HYPNOTIST. AUTHOR. SPEAKER
Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: How Hypnosis Can Help You Overcome Anxiety
Hypnosis has been a topic of fascination for many people, with its portrayal in popular media as a mystical and mysterious process. But what is hypnosis really, and what does it feel like to be in a hypnotic state?
At its core, hypnosis is a form of guided relaxation and mental focus. It enables someone to enter a heightened state of awareness and suggestibility, allowing a hypnotist to help a person make changes in their beliefs, behaviors, and even physical health. By accessing the subconscious mind, hypnosis can help individuals overcome a range of challenges, from anxiety and phobias to bad habits and performance issues.
So what does it feel like to be in a hypnotic state? For many people, the experience is one of deep relaxation and calm. Some may even experience a sense of floating or lightness or a heaviness like they're sinking down in the chair. Many people describe the experience as being in a trance or being in a dreamlike state.
It's important to remember that in hypnosis, you're always in control and can come out of the trance at any time. Despite its portrayal in popular media, hypnosis is not a form of mind control, and you cannot be made to do anything that you do not want to do. Rather, hypnosis is a way to tap into your own inner resources and make positive changes in your life.
In fact, the truth is that you've been doing a form of hypnosis all of your life, even if you didn't realize it. The average adult goes into a trance state about seven times a day, often without even realizing it. Examples include driving from one familiar place to another, like home to work or work to home, and arriving at your destination without really remembering the drive. Or perhaps you've walked into a room in your own home and then forgotten why you're there. Even something as simple as watching a television show or a good movie can put you in a trance-like state, allowing you to experience a range of emotions and reactions to the story.
Unfortunately, many people have intentionally hypnotized themselves to believe that the challenges they face cannot be overcome. Whether it's general anxiety or something more specific like a fear of public speaking or test anxiety, these limiting beliefs can hold us back from reaching our full potential. But the good news is that hypnosis can help you overcome these limiting beliefs and unlock your true potential.
At its core, hypnosis is a powerful tool for unlocking, shifting, and empowering yourself. By learning how to tap into your own inner resources and access your subconscious mind, you can make positive changes in your life and overcome the challenges that have held you back in the past. So if you're ready to take the next step and unlock your true potential, consider exploring the power of hypnosis today.