*Why Hypnosis Works, a Psychological Research Project:* Years ago, as a psychology graduate student, Amanda Barnier, PhD, conducted a pair of experiments on human behavior and motivation. She distributed a stack of stamped postcards and asked participants in Group One to mail one each day for several months. They agreed to help *as a favor*, while another received a *posthypnotic suggestion while hypnotized* to mail the cards. Both groups followed through and mailed their cards day after day. Yet, the reasons behind their actions differed significantly. Those asked for a favor felt they made a *conscious *decision or choice to comply, while the hypnotized participants experienced a *compelling subconscious* *urge* to send the cards, like a compulsion that had to be fulfilled. This finding fascinated Barnier, now a professor of cognitive science, leading her to delve deeper into the power of hypnosis and its value to change thoughts, behavior, and feelings. Have you ever felt compelled to do something? That is exactly what hypnosis does to help you. In short, *hypnosis makes it easier to do what you want to do and for maximum performance. * People can develop a subconscious compulsion for unhealthy or healthy habits. Hypnosis is an amazing skill anyone can use for personal power, self-discipline, and self-mastery. The power of hypnosis and self-hypnosis lies in the power of the subconscious mind. Concentration of the mind on certain ideas in hypnosis can create *healthy compulsions* to help people to address problems with sweets, unhealthy foods, emotional eating, nail biting, insomnia, stress and anxiety, fears, pain, procrastination, lack of motivation, smoking, gambling, cussing, anger, substance abuse, negative self-talk, low self-esteem, alcohol and much more. You can replace the unhealthy compulsions with healthy moderated compulsions and positivity thinking. *Hypnosis Misunderstood …* In the 1950’s, some medical doctors practised hypnosis quietly under the threat of loss of their medical license. In the late 1960’s, when I was a psychology student at the University of Manitoba, a professor said to me: “You will never get into graduate school if you continue practising hypnosis.” Another professor and clinical psychologist, Dr. Morgan Wright said to me: “I don’t know much about hypnosis, but I am with you if you want to do a pre-master’s research project on hypnosis and smoking.” At the time, my hypnosis work was really 50 years ahead of public acceptance. *Why is Hypnosis So Popular Today?* 1. Increased Awareness and Acceptance: As our understanding of psychology and neuroscience has advanced, there is greater recognition of the potential benefits of hypnosis for various purposes, including stress reduction, to change behavior, and pain management. The fears, misconceptions and stigma surrounding hypnosis has decreased, leading more people to explore it as a therapeutic modality. Hundreds of thousands of physicians, psychologists and other healing professionals utilize hypnosis and hypnotherapy in their practise today. 2. Growing Demand for Alternative Therapies: With the rise of the interest in wellness and holistic health practices, complimentary and alternative therapies, there is a growing demand for non-pharmacological approaches to health and wellness. Hypnosis offers a natural, drug-free method for addressing a wide range of issues, from anxiety and phobias to smoking cessation and weight loss. 3. Accessibility of Training and Resources: The internet has made information and resources on hypnosis more accessible than ever before. Online courses, books, and videos allow individuals to learn about hypnosis and develop their skills from the comfort of their own homes. This increased accessibility has democratized the practice of hypnosis and made it more widespread. 4. Stress and Mental Health Challenges: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty for many people around the world. In times of crisis, there is often increased interest in coping mechanisms and mental health support. Hypnosis offers a gentle, effective, and inexpensive way to manage stress, improve resilience, and promote mental well-being. 5. Extensive experimental and clinical research in fields such as Psychology have produced solid evidence that hypnosis can help us to have a better, healthier, happier, and more successful life. Whatever you want to do, hypnosis will likely make it easier and more successful. As research continues to explore the mechanisms and potential applications of hypnosis, its popularity is likely to continue to grow in the years to come. *If you wish to use hypnosis on demand anytime, hypnosis recordings are effective, economical, and inexpensive support. For more information on hypnosis and Romane Hypnosis Recordings, visit: https://vanceromane.com/more-recordings/ <https://vanceromane.com/more-recordings/>* All the best in Health, M Vance Romane Copyright 2024 M.V.P. Ltd.-Romane. Permission is granted to reprint and share this article in whole, or in part, in blogs, newsletters and other print and electronic/digital media without any alterations or changes. To unsubscribe visit: https://vanceromane.com/unsubscribe/ <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/d46c691212c4f26ba180ed6ccd3d6d5db115689b?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvanceromane.com%2Funsubscribe%2F&userId=2047633&signature=e9beca53b1a8ee27>