Hypnosis for golf - part 2

By: Craig Sigl

Today, I'd like to give you more detail and instruction on how you can use this for your own golf game. For starters, let me just state that I understand that the word "hypnosis" has all sorts of negative attachments. Most folks get their idea of what it is from stage shows. They see people acting like they normally wouldn't and so it is assumed that the hypnotist has some sort of "control" over them.

This couldn't be further from the truth. There is absolutely nothing to be afraid of with a hypnosis session whether you do it for yourself or with help from a professional. All Hypnosis is Self-hypnosis.

I'd like you to do an exercise that I know you will benefit from. Read the following questions and pause and think a little between each of them. Read them slowly, one at a time, take your time and let your mind ruminate on the possibilities for your game. Let yourself "go inside."

In between each question, stare at a spot on the wall or close your eyes if you like. Imagine a person you like or admire is reading these questions to you in a pleasing, slow voice. The human voice is a powerful thing.

How is my golf game, now?

Why do I like golf so much?

Why do I really want to improve?

I know I possess the ability to reach my scoring goal, don't I?

Where will I find what I need inside myself to score well on my next round?

Do I really want to score lower or do I just want to look good out on the course?

Is it possible that I could gain full control over my emotional states?

Milton Erickson, considered the father of hypnosis and credited with getting the American Medical Association to accept it was famous for helping folks without ever using any props or music or relaxation techniques. He would just tell stories and ask questions You can do this for yourself. When you read a golf article or book, let yourself go "inside" and relate what you are learning to yourself. You see, the object of the game here is to let the information sink down into your unconscious and then come back out when you play. Don't try to analyze everything (that's what I used to do). Just let it go in if you know it's good.

Lately, I've been answering some questions about the difference between using a golf hypnosis tape or recording vs. going to a hypnotist in person.

There's a few things that play into that and whether or not you achieve the outcome you want. First, in person can be much better because the hypnotist interviews you and finds out exactly what it is you need to achieve your goal. Second, something happens inside your mind when you make the effort to seek out a hypnotist in person. YOU Are the one that actually gives more power to having done it in person.

It's our belief, maybe unconsciously, that going to an office and believing that the hypnotherapist has some magic for you that actually activates your mind for change. As a hypnotherapist, we are trained to maximize this effect with all sorts of impressions, language, appearance, image etc. It's all designed to help you help yourself. You see, really truly, the client does all the change work. A hypnotist only helps guide them. It's like climbing Mount Everest. You have to do the climbing but you may need a Sherpa guide to help you find the best way. You may find your way on your own but a guide will definitely help.

All sorts of things are happening inside of us at our unconscious level that we're not aware of. This is what a hypnotist studies and tries to help activate for positive change for a client.

It is my intention to make hypnosis a part of every golfer's learning experience as part of their lessons with a pro. I am putting together a business plan to teach golf pros how to incorporate this into their business for the average golfer. If you are a pro and are interested, let me know.

Greens and fairways,

Craig

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Craig Sigl - The golf Anti-practice Expert - is a Master Practitioner and Trainer of Hypnosis, NLP, and Timeline techniques. Visit his website: Break80golf.com for a free ebook "How You Can Play Better Golf Using Self-hypnosis" and free ecourse "Without Practice" to discover what he teaches golfers worldwide.

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