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Mastering the
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Self-Hypnosis
A Practical Guide to Self-Empowerment
Second Edition
Mastering
the Power of
Self-Hypnosis
A Comprehensive Guide
to Self-Empowerment
2nd edition
Originally published in paperback by
Sterling Publishing ISBN: 0806963514
and
ISBN 978-184590465-4
LCCN 2010930996
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Contents
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Contents
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Contents
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Chapter 1
Subconscious Control
Habits are controlled by the subconscious (often called the right
brain) rather than by the conscious mind (often called the left brain).
We must effectively motivate the subconscious in order to over-
come subconscious resistance and permanently change a habit.
All too often we tend to beat up on ourselves when the right brain
refuses to buy any of the numerous logical solutions attempted by
the left brain, compounding guilt on top of frustration.
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Introduction to Self-Hypnosis
Self-induced guilt became even more common after the movie The
Secret took the world by storm, as many people are unable to get
“The Secret” to work for them even though it seems to work for
other people. Why?
For example, smokers trying to quit still imagine the taste or smell
of cigarettes, or dieters imagine how good junk food would taste,
only to backslide into old habits. The law of conflict has been
proven repeatedly by smokers and dieters, as well as by anyone
encountering difficulty in trying to attain a goal.
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The Purpose of This Book
First we must realize that the inner mind responds better to per-
suasion than to force. Virtually all of us have experienced the dif-
ficulty of changing a habit pattern at one time or another. Once the
subconscious learns something, it does not like to change; and the
more we try to force the change, the greater the resistance.
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Chapter 4
Entering Self-Hypnosis
Now that you know something about the alpha state, are you
ready to experience it? The first self-hypnosis exercise, called pro-
gressive relaxation, represents only one of thousands of methods
of entering an alpha state. If you have learned a different method
from another book (or from a seminar) use whatever method you
prefer as long as it works for you.
Progressive Relaxation
Find a comfortable place to recline or lie down. If you wear hard
contact lenses, remove them. If you chew gum, throw it away. Also
ensure that your clothing feels comfortable. If possible, unplug
your phone or turn on your answering machine, and make certain
to put your pets in another room. Some animals seem to sense the
mental peace you feel in the alpha state, and they may want to be
close. (Experience has taught me that a cat suddenly pouncing on
your stomach during relaxation can come as quite a shock!)
Now that you are comfortable, take several deep breaths. Close
your eyes if you wish. Imagine yourself letting go of all of your
cares and tensions as easily as you let go of the air from your lungs.
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Chapter 9
Clearing Obstacles
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Planning the Journey
The smoker who feels guilty for always backsliding often puts
energy into the fear of lighting up. Replaying past failures in the
imagination sends a message to the inner mind, and past relapses
attract yet another disappointment.
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Clearing Obstacles
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Chapter 14
Creative Daydreaming
Exercises
General Guidelines
This chapter serves both as a reference and as an introduction to a
more powerful self-hypnosis exercise for empowerment. As such,
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Creative Daydreaming
Before you begin, choose the goal you wish to work on and iden-
tify its benefits. This chapter contains numerous common goals,
making it a lengthy section; so feel free to select only the particular
goal you choose for now if preferred.
If you are practicing creative daydreaming for the first time, pro-
ceed as explained here as well as is described in the appropriate
section related to your goal. Review your list of benefits, making
any desired amendments. Memorize them, or at least become
familiar with the main ones.
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Some books tell you what to change in order to change your life
This one tells you how!
The secret to successful change lies deeply buried in the unconscious, and one of the
world’s foremost hypnotherapists will show you step by step how to, first, make a
commitment to change, then get motivated and, finally, alter the ingrained negative
programming that’s holding you back. Roy will show you how you can use the four
important trance ingredients - imagination, belief, expectancy and conviction - to change
your life for good.
See why willpower alone won’t work and how self-hypnosis can teach your subconscious
to cooperate with your desires. You’ll learn innovative empowerment exercises that teach
you relaxation, stress management, how to overcome insomnia and how to establish
priorities. You’ll also learn how to daydream creatively to, for example, stop smoking, lose
weight, improve job performance, memory and study habits and more.
Accompanying CD includes ‘Managing Stress’ and
‘Relaxation Through Mind Power’ audio programmes
Previous edition ISBN 9780806963518
“One of the most comprehensive guides I have come across in recent years.”
Ursula Markham, Founder and Principal of The Hypnothink Foundation
“… one of those rare books on hypnosis which serves equally well as an introduction for
the novice and a dependable reference guide for the practicing hypnotist.”
David Botsford, 4 Corners Hypnosis, author of Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation
“The best book on self hypnosis out there today. … clear, concise, informative and
immensely readable.”
David Slater BA, DHyp, MHA(RegHyp), MASC, DCS, MGSCT, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Counsellor
Roy Hunter teaches professional hypnosis and advanced techniques for professionals and self-
hypnosis to groups and clients for personal or professional motivation. He was specially selected
to carry on the work of the late Charles Tebbetts and was awarded a PhD from Alpha University
and California University with a major in clinical hypnotherapy.
ISBN 978-184590465-4