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How I Harnessed the Power of Hypnosis: 5 Life-Changing Benefits.
It’s not all about running around like a chicken!
A friend of mine often mentions that she is afraid of flying. She works herself up into a state of anxiety every time she has to travel by air.
Her doctor used to give her a mild sedative before she flew but no longer issues it.
I suggested she try hypnotism.
She looked horrified. “I don’t want to start running around like a chicken!”
I explained that I didn’t mean she should go to a stage hypnotist, but she remained sceptical.
My fascination with hypnosis has evolved quite recently. It has been a natural follow-on from practicing meditation.
Every morning I listen to podcasts, and I came across one by the well-respected UK hypnotist Paul McKenna.
Paul started out as a stage hypnotist, but his desire to help people led him to practicing hypnosis as a therapy.
I began listening to his YouTube hypnotherapy sessions, and I must admit that they have had a profound effect on me.
Whenever I need a positivity, or healing boost, I take 20 minutes out of my day to listen to one of his hypnotherapy videos.
If I am struggling to sleep, I use one of his sleep-orientated videos.
Now I listen every day, and it is definitely having a beneficial effect on my ability to relax and focus. So much so, I would say it is in fact, life-changing.
Of course, there are many hypnotherapists you can listen to via YouTube or Spotify, or I imagine, any streaming service. I only mention Paul McKenna as I have known of him for many years.
All hypnosis is self-hypnosis, so you stay aware throughout the session and can stop at any time.
Here are five benefits of hypnotism I am enjoying; I am sure there are many more.
1. Positivity
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