Very few people have natural self confidence. For those that do, they probably do not realise that their self confidence generates their successes. They have never had the need to analyse it. For people like ourselves, you and I are fortunate enough to understand that although our thoughts in the past have been negative in nature, we can change this by turning how we think into a more positive mindset with mental pictures of success, wealth and happiness.

There are many techniques for self confidence that can be practiced and often it is a question of finding that self confidence technique which suits the individual best. In this article we shall explore some of these techniques.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a very pleasant experience that is a most natural phenomenon. It has been described as relaxed concentration, where the subject is helped to relax and then focus on positive thoughts based around their desires and dreams. The hypnotist will speak in a slow, monotone fashion, and, as the subject listens to the words, will become much more relaxed. Contrary to popular myth, the subject will not fall asleep. Once in a state of hypnosis, the hypnotist will continue to speak in the same fashion, describing positive images of the desired outcome. This will boost the subject's self confidence, allowing them to truly believe that they can achieve their dreamed of success.

Ultimately our conscious minds continuously pick up messages and store them in the subconscious part of the brain. Repeated messages of the same nature build up a belief system in the subconscious mind, which then guide us in our actions. Unfortunately, if the messages have been those of failure, then constant repetition makes the mind believe in failure and not success, thus never allowing any self belief and self confidence to surface.

Hypnosis by-passes the conscious mind and allows positive thoughts and images to be implanted in the subconscious mind, thus contradicting the belief of failure and lack of self confidence. Continuous positive messages will re-build the belief system and a more positive and self confident attitude to success is achieved.

Hypnosis can be achieved without the physical presence of a hypnotist. These days there are many Hypnosis C.Ds and audio tapes available that can be listened to on a regular basis to build self confidence and help achieve success. This has the added advantage of being a more economical way of becoming that positive person.

Self Hypnosis

Self hypnosis is based very much on hypnosis, the difference being that the subject is mentally doing the speaking instead of the hypnotist or C.D. With this method, the subject first has to picture himself relaxing, usually concentrating on one body part at a time. Once in a state of relaxation, the subject will then form images of their desired success and self confidence.

Because this a self practicing technique, it takes some practice to develop a method that works for the individual, but once the method has been established, a state of relaxation can be achieved almost at will, and this form of hypnosis can be practiced at any time without the aid of another person or C.D. player. Again there are various books and courses on the market which will help individuals find a method that works best for them.

Thought Vibration

This is a theory that all thoughts have a vibration frequency, much like light and sound. The trick here is to align our thought vibration so that it is in tune with success, abundance and self confidence. Nature provides positive outcomes at a certain frequency and we have to tune our thoughts into that same frequency. By practicing positive thinking and visualisation we are tuning into all the success and abundance that the world has to offer. This technique is the foundation of The Law of Attraction.

Belief in God

I do try to follow a Christian way of life and am a regular at my local church. It therefore follows that I believe in god. However, a book I have been reading recently theorises that god intends everybody to have a life of abundance. God wants to express himself through every one of us and those that discover abundance through him are expressing gods will. It is said that nature can provide abundance for everyone and a belief in god and a focus on receiving this abundance will be rewarded.

Hypnosis and self hypnosis techniques are designed to alter the belief system from one of failure to one of self confidence and success. Once achieved, self belief will drive the individual along the road of achievement.

The last two techniques, to some may seem unusual, even controversial. But behind both theories lie the premise of self confidence and belief. Expecting and believing in success will culminate in success.

Terry Norrington

www.getselfconfident.com