
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SELF-HYPNOSIS - by Melvin Powers
FOREWORD
Chapter 1 - What You Should Know About Self-Hypnosis
Chapter 2 - What About the Dangers of Hypnosis?
Chapter 3 - Is Hypnosis the Answer?
Chapter 4 - How Does Self-Hypnosis Work?
Chapter 5 - How to Arouse Yourself from the Self-Hypnotic State
Chapter 6 - How to Attain Self-Hypnosis
Chapter 7 - Deepening the Self-Hypnotic State
Chapter 8 - What You Should Know About Becoming An Excellent Subject
This guide introduces the basics of self‑hypnosis, explaining how our minds respond to suggestion far more than we often realize. It walks listeners through the history of mental discipline—from ancient practices to modern psychosomatic medicine—showing why the technique has become a valuable complement to traditional therapy. Clear, step‑by‑step instructions help you learn to enter a focused, suggestible state safely and confidently.
The book also covers practical applications such as easing anxiety, breaking unwanted habits, and sharpening concentration, all framed as exercises you can try at home. Emphasis is placed on motivation, intelligent suggestion, and disciplined practice, ensuring that the benefits are sustainable and self‑reinforcing. Listeners will come away with a sense of greater self‑control and confidence, ready to use self‑hypnosis as a supportive tool in everyday life.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (223K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Annika Feilbach and the booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net
Release date
2007-09-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1922
Known for practical books on self-hypnosis, sales, and personal improvement, this American writer and publisher built a career around making ambitious ideas feel usable. He started young in mail-order bookselling and later founded Wilshire Book Company, which helped bring his straightforward self-help approach to a wide audience.
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