Ultimate Mind Control

Making fear your best friend....

At times as a presenter the noise inside your head is so loud it is deafening, so much so it blanks your mind... what now?

This simple technique was given to me during my training as a hypnotherapist. Its origins are from sleep research. It was discovered that those dreaming showed motor movements within the tongue as if talking to themselves, and the brain section for linguistic formation became active. The opposite was recorded in those not dreaming, the tongue appeared to float and no internal dialogue was present. Great news for us...

1. Induce a relaxed state, you know how to do this by now - see section 7.

2. Close your eyes (it is possible to achieve this with eyes open.)

3. Imagine a warm light around your face and float your tongue - become aware that the tongue is still and effortlessly floating within your mouth.

4. 90% of my client's notice that all internal dialogue is switched off - immediately.

5. Bliss...

This also induces Alpha state the heightened state of alertness, focus and concentration of the powerful presenter.

attain your heightened state of relaxed concentration

Self-Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of mind which can be defined as a heightened state of focused concentration, (trance), with the willingness to follow instructions (suggestibility.)

Strategy for achieving 'self hypnosis' and heightened levels of concentration with laser focus.

Decide how you want to feel when your are presenting, for example' I am confident, calm and enthusiastic,' then...

1. Go to a comfortable, private place and sit on a comfortable chair or couch. Although some people prefer to lie down, you are more susceptible to sleep than when sitting up. Whether you sit or lie, ensure you do not cross your legs or any part of your body. You may be in this position for a while and this could end up being uncomfortable.

2. Make sure you are not going to be disturbed for at least half an hour.

3. Close your eyes and try to empty your mind of any feelings of fear, stress, or anxiety. When you begin, you will find it difficult not to think. You may find that thoughts keep intruding. When this happens, don't try to force the thoughts out. Observe them impartially, and then let them slip away.

4. Recognise the tension in your body. Beginning with your toes, imagine the tension slowly falling away from your body. Imagine it freeing each body part one at a time starting with your toes and working its way up your body. Visualise each part of your body becoming lighter and lighter as the tension is removed. As you relax your toes, then your feet, continue with your calves, thighs, hips, stomach and so on, until you've relaxed each part, including your face and head. Using imagery techniques of something you find comforting or soothing, such as warm water (I feel the water rushing over my feet and ankles, cleansing them of tension) can be effective as well.

5. Take slow, deep breaths. When you exhale, see the tension and negativity leaving in a dark cloud. As you inhale, see the air returning as a bright force filled with life and energy.

6. Appreciate the fact that you are now extremely relaxed. Imagine you are at the top of a flight of 10 stairs. Picture every detail of this scene from the top to the bottom. Tell yourself that you are going to descend the stairs, counting each step down, starting at 10. Picture each number in your mind. Imagine that each number you count is further down and one step closer to the bottom. After each number, you will feel yourself drifting further and further into deep relaxation. As you take each step, imagine the feel of the step under your feet. Keep counting and stepping down; until you reach the bottom. Once you reach the bottom imagine that you are happy and relaxed. (Rolling your eyes gently back into your head may induce a trance more quickly.)

7. At this point, you should begin to address the issue you're concerned about. Speak in the present tense. Your subconscious mind does not understand negatives in speech - avoid using statements with negative connotations such as "I don't want to be tired and irritable." Instead, say, "I am calm and relaxed." Examples of positive s