Meditation in the most simple terms is the study of your internal self. It is commonly known as a practice that involves focusing one's attention on the internal experience within your body and achieving a state of mental clarity and emotional calm. However, this is often a difficult task for individuals with high ACE scores, suffered repeated trauma in their life, or are in a chronic state of flight, fawn, or fight. While meditation has been shown to have numerous benefits for mental health, including reducing stress, anxiety, and depression often the subconscious mind holds to protective behaviors in the autopilot area of the brain and this is where hypnosis or biofeedback can be helpful to override hardwired programming.
When regular practice of meditation, hypnosis, and biofeedback occur the benefits can be developed as a new lifelong automatic habit spending less time and effort to include healthy habits in an individual's daily schedule. By regu
larly practicing meditation, hypnosis, and biofeedback individuals can develop greater self-awareness and learn to observe their thoughts and emotions without triggering automatic protective factors or creating thought loops that keep them stuck. This may be reached more simply and practically for those who elude meditation by utilizing hypnosis. This can help them gain control over their reactions and make more conscious choices, thus reducing dysfunctional behaviors and increasing functional behaviors such as meditation.
Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique that utilizes focused attention and suggestion to induce a state of heightened suggestibility. It can be used to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive changes in behavior and mindset. Hypnosis can help individuals uncover and address underlying issues that contribute to dysfunctional behaviors, such as addiction or trauma. By working with a skilled hypnotherapist, individuals can reframe negative beliefs, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and cultivate a more positive mindset.
Both meditation and hypnosis can complement each other in improving mental health and mindset. Meditation can enhance self-awareness and mindfulness, making individuals more receptive to therapeutic suggestions during hypnosis. Hypnosis, on the other hand, can deepen the meditative state and help individuals access their subconscious mind more effectively.
It's important to note that while meditation and hypnosis can be beneficial, they are not standalone solutions for overcoming dysfunctional behaviors. They should be used in conjunction with other evidence-based therapies and under the guidance of qualified professionals. If you're interested in exploring these techniques further, I recommend consulting with a mental health professional who specializes in meditation or hypnotherapy. They can provide personalized guidance and support to help you on your journey towards improved mental health and mindset.