Mind Power - Self Hypnosis - A 21st Century Coping Skill

In today's high-pressurised society exercise such as attending a gym, playing tennis, going for a 20 minute jog, or using some of the numerous home exercise equipment such as a stepper, can play a vital role in a healthy lifestyle. Although exercise is mainly about physical health, it does have a positive knock-on effect on your state of mind. Through exercise the heart rate increases, the feel-good hormones, endorphins, are released and you generally feel good and motivated after exercise because of all this. You might say that physical exercise has a useful side-effect of helping us to mentally feel better too. Similarly, a mindful exercise such as self-hypnosis can assist us by dealing with matters from the opposite direction. Self-hypnosis helps to soothe the mind which in turn leads to physical relaxation. We already know that sleep provides the body with an opportunity for effective healing. Self-hypnosis can also provide an ideal healing occasion too. Of course, whether you have a physical illness or not, the body is constantly replacing old cells. It is said that over 90% of the body is renewed approximately every 6 months. Self-hypnosis is an easy art which anyone can be proficient at. Once learnt it can be a life-long skill and used to help you with virtually any issue. Indeed some of the issues typically eased or resolved by self-hypnosis are :- Depression, low self confidence, stress, anxiety, nerves, lack of motivation, numerous phobias including arachnophobia - fear of spiders, aviaphobia - fear of flying, public speaking, fear of heights, claustrophobia - fear of enclosed spaces, agoraphobia - fear of open spaces, and social phobia - anxiety around other people and general blocks to living your life to its full potential. Some informed mothers-to-be when opting for a natural childbirth experience, may use self-hypnosis to reduce and even eliminate any labour discomfort. You can practise self-hypnosis with the aid of a hypnosis cd or hypnosis mp3 download. You can also enjoy an original experience each time by using the power of your imagination. Self-hypnosis can be simple process or, depending on the individual's taste and experience, quite intricate and multi-faceted. Regular practice of self-hypnosis brings with it a welcome calmer state of existence and seemingly, the knack to handle those sometimes awkward and unexpected life events. Once you have honed your self-hypnosis skills, and this does not take long, you can use this amazing form of self help anywhere you choose to within reason. Some enlightened individuals practice self-hypnosis for 5 to 10 minutes on their train journey to work morning. Others may take 5 minutes out of their busy day to regain a sense of balance and harmony. Usually it is recommended, at least initially, to spend 20 minutes each day on your self-hypnosis and to start off with, in the comfort of your home. After a few weeks this time duration of 20 minutes can be shortened or increased according to taste, time available and your needs. So now you can look after your physical body and mind too. Just imagine how empowering it will feel to be fit, healthy and mentally strong and able. There is no doubt that those who are prone to nervous disorders such as ulcers and hypertension will benefit from regular use of self-hypnosis. It only takes 60 minutes with the guidance of an experienced hypnotherapist for you to learn self-hypnosis. How would you like to find out more about self hypnosis? Steven Harold is an experienced London based hypnotherapist. He uses hypnotherapy to help people with stress, anxiety, confidence, smoking, phobias and much more. http://www.hypno-therapist.com http://www.stop-smoking-hypnosis.com Article Source:http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steven_Harold