The word hypnosis is derived from the Greek word hypnos, meaning sleep. Hypnotism is often presumed to make someone go under a state of reduced consciousness while the person remains awake. The general behavior of those under hypnosis are being extremely positive to suggestions, and achieving a high level of relaxation. Daydreaming is another activity likened to hypnotism, wherein a person looks oblivious to his surroundings yet experiencing heightened imagination – depending on how light the trance is.
There are two ways by which hypnosis is performed: (1) hetero-hypnosis, wherein a hypnotist induces a state of being in trance and being open to suggestions; and (2) auto-hypnosis, wherein the state is self-induced.
The results are the same. Any suggestion that is carried out a period of time after hypnosis, is known as post-hypnotic suggestion.
Believe it or not, we experience being hypnotized everyday – following the definition of hypnosis as being in a trance-like state, or intensely focusing on a particular activity/subject thus tuning out almost everything else internally and otherwise.
Ever been so engrossed with a movie or a book that you did not immediately notice someone calling you already at the top of his voice? Reading, writing, closely listening to a record are examples of activities that can put us in a light trance, and altering our attention such that we can become extremely attentive to these, that we unconsciously shut off outside subjects vying for our attention.
Furthermore, we sometimes become so affected by the imaginary world of a daydream or a chapter of a book that our emotions take over. We cry over an affecting song, feel fear as the villain gets near the hero’s hiding place, or even scream over a particularly frightening scene.
This kind of phenomenon, referred to as self-hypnosis, is so common and so human a trait that Milton Erickson, a hypnotism expert in the 20th century, concluded that people hypnotize themselves on a daily basis.
Self-hypnosis can be a relaxing, soothing experience; helping you to loosen up and ease your tensions. It is a form of meditation that allows you to converse with yourself. It is a way to de-stress and leave your worries for a while.
On a short-term vision, self-hypnosis can help you improve your learning threshold, sharpen your memory, and be alert during an exam week or an important presentation at work. It can hold your hand when you’re planning to face an emotionally draining situation. It can help you clear the clutter from your mind after a full schedule.
…It can even be used to help improve your poker game. Want to try?
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