For a long
time I've been interested in hypnosis, more specifically
self- hypnosis.
Apparently,
though it might have been called other things throughout
history, the concept of hypnosis is fairly recent and
according to the great British hypnotist Paul McKenna, really only works because
people now believe it is a genuine phenomenon!
Whereas
even just a few years ago psychoanalysis would have us
believe we needed years of therapy to overcome personal
issues like lack of self esteem and all kinds of
neuroses, nowadays there's lots of evidence that hypnosis
can cure phobias and limiting behaviors in literally minutes.
I find this
fascinating.
Especially
the idea that it's possible to create your own
'self-hypnosis' tapes to 'reprogram' your mind for
success.
Try this:
Get
yourself a tape recorder and recite the following:
"With
my eyes closed I am totally relaxed. My body is
completely stress free and I am ready to listen to my own
words, encouraging me, helping me to see that success is
easily within my reach.
"I
write easily and well, without discomfort, sometimes for
hours at a time.
"I
am totally in control of my creativity, which nourishes
me.
"My
subconscious mind easily finds things for me to write
about. It takes no real effort. It is as natural to me as
breathing.
"My
writing is bringing me closer to success as each day
passes. Soon I will be a professional writer and my life
will be better, more fun and filled with wealth and
abundance.
"Now,
take a few moments to think about what your life will be
like soon. How wonderful and satisfying it will be.
(Pause
for 30 seconds)
"When
I open my eyes I will be alert and full of confidence,
ready to start writing easily and well.
"Three,
two, one, awake."
Now, play
this tape back to yourself every time you sit down to
write. I may be going out on a limb here but I'm ready to
guarantee your life and more especially your
writing will improve no end using this simple
yet powerful technique.
Try it -
and let me know in a week, a month or a year how it went!
