Reactions, beliefs, emotions and attitude are all based on internal thoughts. These internal thoughts are driven by feedback from friends, parents, teachers, society and self.
Our self image and world image are built from the blending of these influences. Attitude becomes a habit that can be changed if we choose to.
Cheri Hutchins RN gave us a brief look at one way of changing our internal dialogue through self hypnosis. No, this does not mean you are going to trick yourself into running around a stage making zoo noises.
Actually, hypnosis is simply a highly focused attention. This cognitive capacity can create relaxation and a heightened state of imagination. During this heightened state you can imprint on yourself; the self you choose to be.
Try thinking of these three keys to creating a positive sense of self: Commitment, Control, and Challenge.
1. Make a Commitment to: Be positive. Dream of success. Be enthusiastic
2. Facilitate Control by: Maintaining focus. Setting goals. Learning to relax. Celebrating successes. Being honest with yourself.
3. Except the Challenge with: Courage. Consideration of other perspectives. Questions. Enthusiasm for the opportunity to grow and change.
Remember when you practice self hypnosis:
1) find a quite place 2) use music to set the mood 3) get comfortable 4) breath deeply 5) use conscious thought to create a positive message 6) be aware of the physiological response (the lemon response).
Keep it simple with a positive mantra.
My favorite from Cheri, "every day in every way I am better and better."
And so are you.
I enjoyed the class, and will be making it an intention in the weeks to come. Susan I beat you!
ReplyDeleteIf you'd like a tool for setting your goals, you can use this web application:
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You can use it to manage your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
A Vision Wall (inspiring images attached to yor goals) is available too.
Syncs with Evernote, and also comes with mobile-web, Android and iPhone apps.
I liked the class last thursday also. I liked what she said about doing it just before sleeping because that is the easiest to fit into my routine.
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Yes Kim you beat me! I liked Cheri's saying about getting better and better. Good class. Are we having a special guest this Thursday?
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed Cheri's talk and I have been practicing quieting my brain each night before bed by using her visualization technique. It works great and gets me to sleep fast.
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