Getting Started with Sports Hypnosis

A very interesting thing about hypnosis is that you are working with your subconscious mind, which has its own wisdom.  We have things that we want to work on, but the subconscious mind knows the things that will really make a difference.

You may think you need to work on “playing under pressure,” because you have had trouble performing when competitions are on the line.  It may turn out in the session that subconsciously you are afraid to win.  So we will work on that.

Nevertheless, we need a starting place for a session.  I have clients sort through an extensive list of things that might be helpful for them to work on in the first session if they are not absolutely clear.  Here is a sample of some of the “affirmations” that are included in the list.  There are over 200 items on the list.

• My dreams are possible

• I deserve to win

• I am a champion

• I am a warrior

• I am a wonderful competitor

• I am always confident

• I appreciate myself

• I am becoming the person and athlete that I want to be

• I am both peaceful and focused during a competition

• I am clear about what I want from sports

• I am completely satisfied today

• I am courageous

• I am creative

• I forgive myself for my mistakes in the past

• I am generous with those around me

• I am improving

• I am patient with myself

• I am persistent

• I am playful

• I appreciate how good I am already