Hypnotherapy 101 (Part II)
You'll notice that this first example of suggestion focuses on the self-esteem, positive energy, and positive thinking. This is the first step to help someone heal. The reason we think we can't accomplish things by ourselves is because of those little messages in our mind that tell us we're going to fail. That's why the word "try" is never used in hypnosis. The word in itself denotes failure.
Our subconscious mind strives for success for whatever task we wish to accomplish. Its job is not to distinguish what is real from what is imagined. To prove this point, close your eyes and picture a beautiful bright yellow. Now, see this yellow form itself into a lemon. Imagine that you're holding a slice of the lemon in your hand, and see yourself taking a big bite. Did you wince and puck your lips? If you've ever been in a wreck, did you cringe every time you heard tires squeal for a couple of weeks or more afterwards? The trick is, our subconscious mind doesn't know the difference between what we picture in our heads and reality. That's why it's so important to keep a positive attitude. If we think negatively, see negative images in our head, etc., our body, mind, emotions, everything, will respond to the negative stimuli. The same goes for positive thinking!
Now for AWAKENING:
In a moment, I will count from one to five, and at the count of five, and only at the count of five, you will be fully awake. Your mind will be clear and alert, just as if you were waking up from a wonderful night's sleep. You will feel wonderful in every way.
(Then say:) "Feels wonderful, doesn't it?" (End)
Again, even with your awakening procedure, you're still giving hypnotic suggestions. Coming out of hypnosis too fast can leave a client feeling nauseous or even give them a headache. The suggestions of coming out slowly and feeling wonderful, positive and alert, are working on the subconscious to actually make the client, or yourself, actually feel wonderful. For approximately two minutes after coming out of the hypnotic trance, the client is still susceptible to suggestion. So, even after awakening, it is important to remain positive.
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