Keeping it simple, there are three parts to the process of self-hypnosis:
(1) Relax your body and mind
To access your subconscious mind you first need to relax your whole body. Relaxing the body will start to relax the mind.
We all have brainwaves and these brainwaves dictate our state of mind. While you are reading this the main brainwave that is working is the Beta brainwave as you are wide awake and processing information. A more restful (Alpha brainwave/like in meditation states) or dreamy (Theta brainwave) state of mind needs to be achieved – a deep relaxation of the mind.
(2) Talk to your subconscious mind
Once completely relaxed you then listen to the affirmations or words that support the changes you wish to make.
(3) Repeat
Relaxing and listening once or even a couple of times is not enough. The subconscious mind learns through repetition.
You actually know this already. Driving your car to work and chatting to your friend at the same time you will arrive at your destination without even thinking about it. It is automatic as it is something you have been doing repeatedly for a few years. Your subconscious mind just drove you there.
It is the same with numerous other habitual things that you do. Some really important ones too, like breathing. Thank you subconscious. mind!
Eventually, after listening to your new programs (positive beliefs and thoughts) your subconscious will learn them and then automatically play them out.
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