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hypnosis for self-esteem building
A Personal Review
written by Alison Finch
Once in a while I come across resources that truly complement our own Self-help Resources. And I don't use the word "complement" lightly: these are resources that I have checked out for myself and found to be both consistent with my own approach and able to enhance it.
I'd like to tell you here about one such resource: the Hypnosis Network. Let me first of all introduce the concept of hypnosis so that you can see why I think this is such an exciting opportunity.
does hypnosis work?
Women sometimes write to me and ask whether I believe that hypnosis can help them to address their particular self-esteem issues. My answer is usually that it depends (a) on what sort of hypnosis they're considering, (b) on the issue, and (c) on how much they are able to trust the hypnotist. I'll look at each of these in turn.
First, let me say right up front that you could call me pretty cynical about the hypnosis that we see on TV entertainment programming. You know the sort of thing: someone "randomly" chosen from the audience ends up completely under the control of the hypnotist and does some alarming (and often embarrassing) things that he or she would never have considered doing in normal circumstances. You won't find me recommending that!
So let's be clear about what hypnosis is. Of course, there are many complex definitions, but in essence they boil down to "the induction of a state of altered consciousness". That's why people sometimes refer to certain types of music as "hypnotic", and there's no doubt that music can alter your state of mood and help you relax.
But, while music can help some people to relax, it seldom helps them change the way they see themselves, or the way they see the world around them. It's relaxing, but it's not life-changing.
Wouldn't it be great if there was some sort of "process" that helped you reach a relaxed, receptive state of consciousness and then worked with you to change your life for the better?
I hope you're not thinking "that's impossible!" Just think about it for a moment. If you've worked through any of my eWorkbooks, you'll have noticed how important I think it is to get yourself in the right mood when you're grappling with your issues. If you're going to think about some critical elements of your life with a view to making changes, it makes sense to do this alone in the privacy of your home when you have some time to yourself - for example - rather than on a crowded bus on the way to work!
Mood counts, right?
If you're in the right mood you can take on board new ideas, new ways of looking at things, and new ways of looking at yourself.
That's why a program of hypnosis on CD can really deliver benefits. And that's why, for certain issues, I say such a program can be complementary to the work you've been doing with us here at Selfesteem4women.com to improve your self-esteem and reduce anxiety.
what sort of issues?
Pretty much any issue where you lack confidence, self-belief, or suffer from anxiety. You already know that our eWorkbooks can give you the knowledge about how to build your self-esteem. You also know that we put a great deal of effort into showing you practical ways to bring about real and permanent changes in your self-esteem. But, if you've had low self-esteem for a long time, or you feel very anxious, it can be hard to embrace a new way of looking at your life - even with all the tools at your fingertips. That's when an extra bit of work on your subconscious has real benefits.
Let me give you an example. If you were preparing to speak in public you would need two things to do justice to yourself. First, some knowledge and second the presence of mind to reproduce that knowledge in a confident way during the speech or presentation itself. If you had lots of knowledge but froze up on the big day, your performance wouldn't have reflected your full potential, would it?
Hypnosis can help you reach your potential. But not just any old hypnosis. There's a lot of "snake oil" out there, both on TV and the Internet. Do you remember I mentioned trust?
the importance of trust
Before I'd even contemplate recommending a program of hypnosis to you, I'd need to be satisfied on two counts. One, that the program itself worked, and two that the people selling the program had real integrity.
That's why a few months have passed since I was first asked to review these CDs. During that time, I have asked lots and lots of questions, and I've taken the time to listen carefully to the hypnosis program itself.
What I've heard from the people who sell the program, what I've learned in response to all of the questions I've asked them, and what I've experienced by listening to the program itself, have convinced me that I should wholeheartedly recommend it to you.
I've been delighted with the professionalism that I've encountered in my discussions with the people at the Hypnosis Network over the past few months. And, during that time, I know that they have developed a strong respect for what we're doing here at Selfesteem4women.com. You're sure to find a warm welcome when you visit.
The Hypnosis Network have generously agreed to make a very special offer EXCLUSIVELY for Selfesteem4women.com members to help with core self-esteem building.
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