How Hypnosis Worked For Me!

“Hypnosis” is a powerful word.

It brings up memories of old Hollywood films for lots of people, where mindless-zombies follow the orders of an evil hypnotist.

Certainly, the reality is actually much less scary.

These days, hypnotism is a mainstream psychological resource. It was approved by the American Health Association way back in 1958 for clinical use and currently enjoys a wide variety of applications throughout the globe – from stopping smoking to dropping weight to getting rid of phobias.

But does hypnosis really work?

I decided to give it a try for myself– with a little help from a website that calls itself a “hypnosis MP3 superstore.”.

Changing Your Life with an MP3.

I was introduced to Hypnosis Live a month ago, on recommendation from a friend.

Forget spending money and time visiting a hypnotherapist (not to mention the potential embarrassment)– Hypnosis Live assures you to deliver the same outcomes, all from the comfort of your very own home.

The site boasts over 200 instantly downloadable hypnosis MP3 programs, covering everything from rocketing your brainpower to improving your confidence, and it’s elementary to see why they refer to it as a ‘superstore.’ There’s something for everyone here.

One of the first things you notice from the site is that it’s extremely well presented and straightforward to navigate. The hypnosis sessions are split into categories – Adult (i.e., ‘Libido Boost’), Emotions (i.e., ‘Dissolve Anger’), Fear/Worry/Anxiety (i.e., ‘Fear of Spiders’), Health (i.e., ‘Stop Smoking’), Body Improvement (i.e., ‘Improve Your Posture’), Mental Skills (i.e., ‘Sharper Thinking’), Mindset (i.e., ‘Self-Este

em Booster’), Self Growth (i.e., ‘Positive Thinking’), and Personal Improvement (i.e., ‘Overcome Stage Fright’).

I sat down and thought– what did I really want to improve in my life?

Bye-bye Body Fat, Hello Incredible Memory.

I ultimately decided to try out just three of the Hypnosis Live MP3 downloads– “Think Yourself Slim” for weight loss, “Photographic Memory Power” to help stop me forgetting, and “Instant Self-Confidence” to rocket my social skills.

With prices commencing at $12.95 and going down to just $4.95 when buying multiples, it wasn’t a hard decision. Every download comes with a 14-day guarantee too, so I thought I‘d try it out and see how it goes. It‘d either make for a damning review– or a great one.

On the first day, I downloaded the “Think Yourself Slim” MP3 and transferred it to my iPhone. I began to listen.

After the intro, a comforting British female voice provided a thorough introduction for approximately five minutes. Knowing something about this industry, I was quickly impressed by her knowledge. Even during the introduction, she was already slipping in subtle NLP cues to reprogram my thinking patterns.

Then, the main induction kicked in. This guided me down into a state of deep relaxation. Very gentle music in the background aided my relaxation.

This is where the “real” hypnosis starts. Now, “real” hypnosis is actually quite different from what many people presume. It doesn’t involve just repeating positive affirmations over and over. Rather, the most effective hypnosis involves telling gently hypnotic stories in a relaxed but conversational manner. This engages the imagination and helps to rewrite your thinking patterns subtly. You might not even realize you’re under hypnosis.

Well, that’s exactly what happened here. I was told flowing stories and guided through powerful NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) visualization exercises. It felt very natural.

Before I even knew it, I was being guided back up again. Relaxing sounds were replaced with inspirational music, and I came out of the session feeling bright, alert, and refreshed.

Huh? Was that really 30 or 40 minutes just then? Time flies when you’re enjoying a relaxing dose of hypnosis.

Powerful Hypnotic Results.

Over the next three weeks, I decided to listen to each of the hypnosis sessions once per week. Then at the end of the month, I‘d review my weekly journal and consider the results.

The easiest session to gauge was the “Think Yourself Slim” hypnosis session. I have never been a “large” person, but I do have a few stubborn areas of body fat that I can’t seem to get rid of at the gym.

Looking at my body now as opposed to one month ago, I can clearly see weight loss in those stubborn areas. I’ve lost 5lbs (2.5 kg) in total, yet I’ve never looked more toned.

I’ve found myself naturally feeling more motivated to hit the gym, go for a walk, or take the stairs. It’s not something I’m “trying” to do; it just happens. Add to that a craving for healthy food, drinking more water, and a general improvement in my lifestyle and the reason for the improvement becomes clear.

What about the memory and confidence sessions?

It’s fair to say that “Photographic Memory Power” actually seems to have left me with a stronger mind. On multiple occasions this month, I found myself remembering names, dates, facts, and even telephone numbers that I could’ve never remembered before. It’s lubricated my brain: I seem more able to recall details from years ago. I can’t even remember learning the year the black plague hit London or the name of the French scientist that help create processed milk– but it’s all suddenly on-hand.

And “Instant Self-Confidence” has also helped recently. I had to give a speech at a friend’s wedding just a couple of weeks ago. As guided in the hypnosis session, I did a special “programmed trick” with my thumb and forefinger and felt a sudden surge of confidence. I ended up with a massive round of applause after a 10-minute speech sprinkled with huge bouts of laughter. It’s fair to say it was the best speech of my life.

My Conclusion.

I always thought hypnosis was either a little kooky or, at the most, limited to a few specific applications – such as those that were wanting to stop smoking or get rid of a fear of spiders.

Over the past month, I’ve learned that it can be so very much more.

Just by investing a very relaxing 30-40 minutes, passively listening to a simple MP3, I’ve lost an incredible 5lbs, sharpened my memory more than ever before, and rocketed my confidence levels.