Sportsmen Who've Used Hypnosis

For decades it has been known that hypnosis can significantly improve sporting performance and yet many struggling professionals fail to seize the opportunity to utilise this opportunity to seriously maximise their potential.

This article outlines many famous sportsmen who have used the services of a Hypnotherapist or some form of hypnosis and go on to achieve fantastic results.

Steve Collins

Irish boxer Steve Collins used hypnosis for the Middleweight Boxing Championship of the world against Chris Eubank. The suggestion under hypnosis was to throw two punches for every one of reigning champion Eubank's. In the bout Steve Collins threw twice as many punches as Eubank approx 600 to 300 and became champion of the world.

Jimmy Connors

Popular US Tennis player Jimmy Connors was a keen advocate of hypnosis using a variety of techniques to visualise winning strokes on his way to winning the US Open championship.

Ken Norton

Having to fight the world's greatest boxer Muhammad Ali would be daunting for anyone. So Ken Norton used hypnosis as part of his daily training and went onto breaking the jaw of the greatest and win the bout.

The Soviet Olympic Team of 1956

They were the first to take a team of hypnotists with them (11 of them). The Soviet Union went onto win more medals than any other nation, 98 in total (24 more than the USA) and topped the Gold medal tally as well with 37.

The Chicago Bulls - Coach Phil Jackson - Michael Jordan

NBA Basketball head coach Phil Jackson used self-hypnosis daily with the famous Chicago Bulls team of the 1990s when he coached Michael Jordan and the Bulls to their incredible 6 NBA Championships.

The LA Lakers - Coach Phil Jackson - Shaquille O'Neal - Kobe Bryant

Well maybe it was a fluke and all down to Michael Jordan with or without hypnosis? Or maybe not as coach Phil Jackson went on to coach the LA Lakers and NBA greats Shaq O'Neal and Kobe Bryant to another 5 NBA championship titles in 10 years using self-hypnosis and visualisation each morning giving the players the belief that they could win.

To finish how about the two greatest golfers of all time...

Tiger Woods

Ever noticed how Tiger blinks his eyes twice before his golf swing? He learned this technique that he learned from his mental coach Jay Brunza in hypnosis. It enables him to block out all distractions allowing him to be in the perfect mind set to play consistently at the top of his game with complete positive focus.

Jack Nicklaus

With more major victories than any golfer in history Jack Nicklaus was a constant user of self-hypnosis, in fact he claims that his entire success was through being able to achieve great focus and concentration through self-hypnosis.

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Hypnotic Trust and Rapport

He was struggling with his business, making pitch after pitch, but failing to make the sale. Why is that, I thought curiously. I loved his product and although it was a high-ticket item, I knew it provided real value. I observed him in action and quickly found just what was missing... and what would turn his sales around: the secrets of hypnotic trust.

Just months later he came to me and said, "When you taught me about hypnotic trust I didn't really believe that I would be able to put people into a 'buying trance' but it really works! People listen to me, they open up to me and the impact on my sales is drastic!"

Have you ever met someone who you liked and trusted instantaneously, without fully knowing why? Top sales people are able to trigger hypnotic trust as if effortlessly. Something about them makes us feel comfortable, makes us feel that they have our best interests in hands and we trust them.

Would you buy from someone you didn't trust? How could you?

Being able to win trust is absolutely the most vital skill in sales. It's what differentiates the struggling rookie from the sales superstar... and most sales people don't know what it is or how to do it!

In the groundbreaking book Unlimited Selling Power: How to Master Hypnotic Selling Skills, Donald Moine and Kenneth Lloyd say that "Trust is perhaps the most powerful communication shortcut in existence." My own business transformed when I mastered the principles of hypnotic trust and rapport.

Rapport is not the same a getting someone to like you and the skills of hypnotic trust are not human relations principles. Sure, if you talk about something you both have in common and talk about something of interest to another, they may begin to like you and want to do business with you... but liking is not the same as deep hypnotic trust. If you only rely on human relations principles to make the sale and if all you do is try to get people to like you, your income will plateau, and the people you could really offer value to may choose someone else- someone they trust even more deeply.

Again and again my clients tell me, "I just had a good feeling about you." My clients have every reason to have a good feeling about me because when we work together we are absolutely going to transform their life, but they won't necessarily know that at the start. I have to know how to win their trust and confidence so there is no doubt in their mind. If I cannot win their trust immediately when we meet, they won't choose to do business with me and we'll both lose out.

What happens when you don't trust someone? Your defenses are up, you resist and you won't follow their advice or do what they suggest. Why would you?

In sales, the clock is ticking. You don't have months and years to develop a relationship and build trust- you have seconds!

Hypnotic trust is known as rapport in the world of sales. What is rapport? Well, first of all, it's just a word! If I tell you to establish rapport with someone your clients or to connect with them, I have not given you any specific information. I have not told you what specifically to do or how to do it.

Now, from studying the world's top sellers and communicators, we have found the building blocks of rapport, the elements that go into building a deep sense of trust and connection, elements that can now be taught and learned.

What if you could command immediate confidence and build instantaneous trust? What would happen in your relationships, your career and your finances? Until you begin to develop the ability to induce your clients in a state of deep trust, you will have no idea how far-reaching the power of rapport really is.

Rapport occurs naturally between people. Think of two close friends dining out- they use the same tonality and volume, they use the same words and speak at the same rate. Their communication is like a dance, an effortless flow of give and take, a perfect synchrony of words, gestures and responses.

Although rapport tends to happen naturally, it can be totally absent in a sales situation. If your client knows you want to sell them something and you don't establish and deepen rapport, they won't trust you and they won't buy from you. If you are struggling with your sales you may be skipping rapport altogether and then wondering why it's so tough to succeed. If you don't get trust you're wasting your time.

So how do you induce a state of hypnotic trust?

To put your client in a state of trust, there are a number of specific things you must do with your body, your voice and your words, but the gestures, actions and words are worthless if you don't have the prerequisites of hypnotic trust in your mind.

Rapport is the most human of abilities. It begins when you meet another person and value them and their needs. When you honour who they are and accept them fully as they are, they will feel safe and cared for. When you give someone what Carl Roger's called "unconditional positive regard" and you give them your undivided attention, they will respect and trust you. Think of the opposite- you meet someone and you judge them, you see them as unimportant and you think, "How can I get this person to buy something?" Rapport will instantaneously vanish!

Judgement is the enemy of rapport and hypnotic trust. Beneath the surface of the capacity to induce hypnotic trust is the realization that all people are different. Each of us has different values, beliefs, desires, different ways of thinking and different ways of communicating. When I meet anyone, I have total and complete respect and honour for who they are as a person. It doesn't matter what they believe, what they say or what kind of problems, fears or insecurities they have. When you honour someone's humanity, you create a powerful bond of confidence and faith.

There is something that is often absent from human communication. What is it? It's called listening, and it seems to be rare in sales situations. Salespeople fall into the trap of telling, telling, telling and pitching, pitching, pitching. When you have unconditional positive regard for your client you can begin to listen and they will open up to you. Then you can gather all the information you need to provide solutions to their troubles. After all, that's why they are talking to you!

Once you have the groundwork in order, you can add in the other elements of hypnotic trust. The building blocks of hypnotic trust involve the way you use your body, your gestures, and your words.

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Is Hypnosis Real Or Just an Illusion?

"Is hypnosis real?" That is a question that gets asked quite a bit. To many it is a field that seems far fetched and not feasible. Few people are aware of the extensive scientific research and evidence backing hypnosis. Hypnosis has many incredible and viable uses such as; breaking bad habits, eliminating pain, achieving goals, increasing self confidence, and the list goes on and on.

In answer to the question "is hypnosis real?", yes it is very real and is used to make astounding changes in thousands of lives.

Simply put, hypnosis is a focused state of mind with a heightened ability to accept suggestions. It's a way to communicate with the subconscious mind. The subconscious part of the brain is accepting and open unlike the conscious part of the brain which analyzes everything that passes through it. When using hypnosis you are able to bypass the conscious and critical part of the brain and speak directly to the part of the brain that is easily influenced.

Most habits, beliefs, and attitudes are stored in the subconscious mind. People try to change or influence these unconscious thoughts consciously. The two parts of the brain are not in agreement and therefore, permanent change cannot occur. Your subconscious mind is an incredibly powerful machine that operates many functions on auto pilot. Think about all of the things you are able to accomplish without thinking about each step of the process. An example would be something as simple as walking. You don't consciously think about lifting each foot or the process of heel-toe. Walking is programmed into the subconscious mind so you don't need to think about each step of the process.

When you use hypnosis to reprogram thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes in the subconscious mind, it creates profound changes. If suggestions are placed effectively the mind can be reprogrammed with healthier and more productive ideas, thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes which will create positive actions.

Hypnosis is a field that continues to be researched and perfected. Harvard, Stanford, and Mount Sinai are just a sampling of the prestigious institutions with programs doing research in hypnosis.

Hypnosis is an extensive field and can create incredible change. It is a field that has undergone much criticism, but is a real and valid tool that, when used correctly, benefits an unbelievable number of people.

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OCD Relief With Hypnosis

A good number of people do exhibit a certain level of obsession or compulsion. For example, you may be the type of person who washes his or her hand multiple times during the day. You grow restless if you don't turn off the TV or shut off the window panes frequently. You collect newspaper clippings or save mementos in the hopes you can use them later.

However, it is not ideal when it already interferes the way you live. You may develop a certain form of anxiety or panic attack. You cannot do your job or any responsibility well because your mind is somewhere else.

If this is you, then there's a good chance you have obsessive-compulsive disorder-and it's something you want to manage or treat because it interferes in your daily activities.

A very effective method you can implement is hypnosis.

How It Works

Contrary to popular belief, proper hypnosis has nothing to do with brainwashing. It is also not something you should be afraid of or completely evil. The main purpose of hypnosis is to modify your thought pattern. Sometimes it can be used to address the root cause of the problem. Perhaps your battle with OCD started because of a certain tragic event in your childhood. Through hypnosis you can deal with that and heal yourself from within.

Hypnosis can be accomplished on your own. If you are already an expert of this, you can find yourself hypnotized in a matter of minutes. For newbies, though, you may want to use some tools such as CDs. You can also download mp3s, which are intended for treating or managing OCD issues.

What can you expect from these tools? There are two things. First you have the subliminal messages. These are usually affirmations or auto-suggestions that you can use to change your present mind-set. Some examples of these are the following:

• I can battle this problem.
• I have the ability to overpower my compulsion and obsession.
• I can direct my efforts to more productive activities.
• OCD cannot beat me.
• I will lead a more positive and stress-free life without OCD.

These subliminal messages are repeated during the course of hypnosis so they will definitely get into your subconscious.

The subliminal messages may also come in the form of hypnosis words. The CD or the mp3 can guide you through the entire process. It can also teach you how to relax, breathe properly, and open your mind to receive the messages.

While the subliminal messages are being given, music, which is usually instrumental, will come into play. It's been added to ensure you can definitely relax during hypnosis. Otherwise, when you're tensed or stressed, the messages will never be able to have a major impact in your life.

How long should you be doing this? Many stop using hypnosis once they are already free from OCD. That's fine. However, to ensure it doesn't return, or you don't get tempted to be obsessive or compulsive again, you may want to undergo hypnosis at least once every day.

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Hypnosis Aid to Quit Smoking

Smoking is one of the most difficult vice to let go. It is because it is difficult to drop the habit that techniques and devices were created to help smokers in their fight to become smoke-free. It includes the use of smoking aids like: nicotine patches, artificial cigarettes, nicotine gums that help smokers get through nicotine cravings. Some techniques use the help of relaxation exercises like deep-breathing exercises or yoga to help calm a person down during moments of restlessness when withdrawal symptoms attack. And some people find it easy to just undergo hypnosis to get rid of their smoking habits. But how does hypnosis help in the fight to stop smoking?

Hypnosis isn't just a simple technique wherein a trained professional embeds thoughts into your mind and you'll wake up wanting to do what they tell you. It also involves positive affirmations and suggestions to back you up on your chosen cause. Hypnotherapy has a particularly high success rate in helping smokers fully quit, making it one of the most commonly sought out treatments for quitting smoking. It is also partly because, instead of focusing on the negative aspects of smoking, it informs the smoker of the positive effects they can enjoy if they stop smoking.

Usually people who use the natural method of quitting smoking complain about the most crucial part of the process, this is the time when withdrawal symptoms start kicking in. These withdrawal symptoms include restlessness, dry mouth, nicotine craving, quitter's flu, irritability, fatigue, an inability to concentrate, constipation, and a feeling of tightness in the chest. These symptoms are largely a result of powerful conditioned responses. With hypnotherapy as a means to quit smoking, you can do away with the hassles of experiencing these withdrawal symptoms. With hypnosis, we reinforce these conditioned responses with positive thoughts. This means creating new conditioned responses to override those that think you will fail to stop smoking.

Here is an easy and simple way to get yourself started in stopping smoking for good: make a list of all the benefits you can enjoy from being a non-smoker. Close your eyes and imagine your future self where you are no longer a smoker. Let your future self think back on the time line and remember how quick and easy it was for you to stop smoking. Reflect on the wonderful feeling you felt when you realized the one day you've let go of the desire to smoke and stopped giving it any thought. Think of how proud you will feel the next time somebody offers you a light and you were able to successfully refuse. Enjoy that freedom and bring it back with you to your present self. To create an anchor for this feeling, press your thumb and forefinger together on your right hand and hold it for about thirty seconds.

After having anchored that new, powerful condition response follow these steps when you feel a craving to have the treatment work more effectively: 1. Take three deep breaths, hold each breath for at least eight counts, and then exhale fully. 2. Drink a large glass of water all at once. 3. Use the anchor you've created and have a nice, long moment of peace and quiet. 4. Eat an orange. Oranges have bioflavinoids that combat cravings. The act of peeling an orange also gives your hands something to do, and the smell of the orange is a lot better than that of cigarette.

Hypnosis is more than what we see in television shows or movies. In fact, you cannot make people do anything using hypnosis. The truth is, if someone doesn't want to stop smoking, they will be even more definite about that during hypnosis sessions! People can always lie during hypnosis sessions, the effectivity of this treatment only depends on a person's willingness to let go of this habit and finally stop smoking.