Self-hypnosis revolution : the amazingly simple way to turn everything you do into power and fun

306 Pages·2010·1.52 MB·English

by  Blair

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The Amazingly Simple Way
to Use Self-Hypnosis to
Change Your Life
FORBES ROBBINS BLAIR
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Copyright © 2007 by Forbes Robbins Blair
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Blair, Forbes Robbins.
Self-hypnosis revolution : the amazingly simple way to turn everything you do into
power and fun / Forbes Robbins Blair.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-0670-2
ISBN-10: 1-4022-0670-4
1. Autogenic training. I. Title.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-2977-0
ISBN-10: 1-4022-2977-1
RC499.A8B565 2007
615.8’5122—dc22
2006037111
Printed and bound in the Untited States of America.
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Dedication
This work is dedicated with loving appreciation to Reverend Ann
Davies and Clark and Dei Wilkerson—for the inspiration and insight
they left behind.
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Contents
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter One: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The Power of Self-Suggestion
Chapter Two: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Self-Hypnosis Revolution—Self-Hypnosis without Going into a Trance
Chapter Three: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
The Self-Hypnosis Revolution Method—Four Simple Steps
Chapter Four: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Ready-to-Go Programs to Break Bad Habits, Enhance Relationships,
Improve Your Life, and Find Inner Peace
Chapter Five: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Create Your Own Program
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Chapter Six: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Compendium of Activities—The Power and Purpose of
Everyday Tasks
Chapter Seven: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
More about Self-Hypnosis Revolution and Changing Your Life
Appendix A: More Ready-to-Go Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Appendix B: Blank Custom Program Planning Templates . . . . . . .279
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
About the Author . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
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Acknowledgments
Grateful acknowledgment is made to the following people and
organizations:
Deb Werksman, editor, and the staff of Sourcebooks—for believ-
ing in the insight this book reveals. Carole Abel, literary agent—for
presenting this work to the publisher and for her continued negotia-
tion skills. Robert Morrison—for his literary expertise, time, and
assistance on this project. Carrol Ann Chaiken, gifted intuitive
counselor—for predicting the publication of this book. Dream
Catchers—for their input, excitement, and encouragement. Kristin
Cooper, sister—for her faith in me and my projects. Hilma Robbins
Blair, mother—for her love and support. Alona Hapey, Joe Pohzehl,
and Veronika Fox, coworkers and friends—who contributed, perhaps
without realizing it. Teresa Thomas and Mike Albano, friends—
whose comments added to the richness of the message of this work.
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Preface
Have you ever wondered why most self-improvement programs fail
to produce the life-changing results they promise?
I have.
And I’ve come to the conclusion that most self-help methods are
too complicated, take too much time, and many of them are just
downright boring.
I’m sure you already know that there are hundreds of ways to seek
self-improvement. And there are just as many experts with techniques
who can help you in that quest. In fact, there are so many that the
choices are overwhelming. To pursue them all would take several life-
times. Even to pursue a few takes commitment, time, and usually
money—sometimes a great deal of money. What’s worse is that often-
times, even after much ado, there is little improvement to show for
one’s efforts.
I recently talked to a self-improvement enthusiast who had gone to a
very expensive seminar featuring a well-known motivational speaker
who promises people success, primarily in the area of career and
finances. This highly charismatic speaker (and way too gifted salesman)
reveals to his audiences relatively workable techniques, most of which
he gleaned from other experts. And the feverish excitement stirred up
at his seminars cannot be discounted for its motivational (albeit short-
lived) effects. Anyway, the enthusiast extolled the virtues of the speaker
along with the expert advice and techniques he disclosed. But upon
closer inquiry I uncovered three disturbing things. One, this financially