How To Master Self-Hypnosis in a Weekend: The Simple, Systematic and Successful Way to Get Everything You Want

The book is very clear, easy to understand, and it provides FREE links to the author's recordings of the exercises described in the book. I didn't quite manage to do the entire set of activities in one weekend, but that was due to taking my time and repeating some exercises until I had them mastered. (plus having a cat using her own form of hypnosis on me.)Most importantly, the book and exercises DO WORK! I had 10 sessions with a professional hypnotherapist some years ago, and this book by Rick Smith produced equal or better results, as far as depth and quality of hypnotic state are concerned. I learned a great deal about hypnosis, without any of the usual psyco-babble jargon, and it prepared me to readily accept the process. I'm moving on to apply the techniques to my self-improvement goals, which I expect will take some time. I already find that the stress relief and improvement in sleep quality are worth far more than the tiny price for the download. Should I require it again, I am sure that I would benefit far more from professional therapy now.I give "How to Master Self Hypnosis in a Weekend" my highest recommendation.My tip for success: It's all about serenity and taking your time. Don't rush it. Enjoy every moment of the process of working with your own mind.

Excellent book. Great, straightforward information. Twice I emailed him when I wasn't sure how to use the downloads and promptly got helpful replies.

Way more then I thought it would be!!!!!!!!A book, a video, instructions and so much more!!Now we will find out if all of this works.

Does Hypnosis exist or is it just in the imagination? This is a reasonable question to ask and the only way to determine whether it is real is to experience it yourself. Usually, people turn to hypnosis as a last result; after they have tried various other strategies to deal with their problem. If they visit a professional hypnotist for treatment then, at some point, they have to place themselves in the hands of the therapist and trust them. With self-hypnosis, that therapist is you! So how does it work? The answer to that question is why you are going to buy this book.Rick Smith, an expert in the field of hypnotism guides the reader step by step through a series of deep relaxation techniques until the 'trance' state of total relaxation of mind and body is reached. The exercises themselves are therapeutic and each time you repeat them, the deeper the resulting trance will be. So, in the first half of the book, the author teaches you how to achieve the trance state and in the second half of the book, he teaches you how to use the trance state to achieve your goals.The secret of the technique is in the human voice but, and it is an important but, the voice you are going to listen to is one that you must trust. So. included in the book are links to mp3 sound tracks covering different parts of the technique. You may either use these or make your own recording of the scripts which Mr. Smith also provides. It really is up to you which method you prefer. However, do not assume that if the voice you listen to is your own it will make things easier; there is a possibility that contrary to popular opinion, you might not like the sound of your own voice. In which case Mr. Smith's dulcet tones may be the answer.This is a brilliant book, clearly and concisely explained and eminently readable. If you really want to try self hypnosis and don't know anything about it, then you can do no better than to invest in your copy. It well teach you properly and serve you well.

Worth the price. Gets you doing, instead of reading very quickly with recorded and inductions. Do not expect to be a "master" of self hypnosis in a weekend, or week ect... With this. But it is a good start.

Hi Rick,I've done the first induction five times now, and the second induction three times. Each time I enter the trance state definitely seems MUCH DEEPER, as promised. I will start working with the third induction tomorrow.I've had a lot of trouble sleeping over the past few years, mostly due to work related stress. I travel A LOT for work and things ALWAYS go wrong on the projects I'm given. I really want to do something different, and I sincerely believe that the first induction has been helpful in calming me down and helping me sleep at night. I don't do the induction in my bed, I use a chair as you recommend in the book...but even doing it in the afternoon after work seems to help me sleep later at night. I can't wait to start the 'installation' phase.I also want to comment on all of the 1 star Amazon reviews, specifically those that deal with the audio being unavailable. I always read those first to see if the low rating is legitimate or opinionated. I've found at least 3 different ways to receive the inductions (and you even emailed the links to me yourself!), and it is VERY clear in the text that we customers can contact you for assistance. To be honest, I've never written to an author before, but I love that I can! Even more-so that you ENCOURAGE it!I'm editing out some of my previous comments regarding the one-star reviews, because maybe there was a problem at one time and it was solved before I bought the book. I DO feel that the recordings are extremely helpful, and I don't think I would have made as much progress if I had recorded the inductions myself.I had trouble using the Kindle for the MP3's (which we covered in a previous email and you recommended 'syncing' with a computer), but it still took me no longer than 15 minutes to find a streaming version and get started with the first induction. I did not have difficulty reading the book on the Kindle. I have also downloaded the files to play on my laptop. Maybe it was a legitimate problem in the past and I could be totally wrong about the one star reviewers' experiences, but I had NO trouble getting access to the scripts.I was also surprised that I received a personal email response within 12 hours, considering that you are about 7 hours ahead of me (I'm in Kansas, USA, Central Time Zone). I know a couple of the emails were 'form' emails, but I also know that you genuinely had to sit down and type some things directly to me as well. I thank you for not being unreachable.Your material easily deserves five stars, and your exemplary customer service is off the charts! Thank you so much, and I really appreciate both the book and the excellent customer service! Using the first induction to help me relax and sleep is worth the price of the book alone, in my opinion.Based on my experience so far, I'm really thinking of taking a certification myself, it would be nice to change careers and do something to help people, instead of working with industrial equipment and feeling beat-up all the time. I'm very much enjoying the experience you have assembled for us, the readers.In fact, I think I just wrote my Amazon review. :-)Take care, and thank you!

I'm a long time meditater and like to teach myself new things. But wow, within 15 mins of opening the book on my kindle, following the link to the first meditation induction, which Smith does immediately, I was blissed out in my first self-aware hypnotic state.I suspected I might be able to do this but, but it was a revelation that I could now Actively use a POWERFUL new HEALING Method to get results. Talk about satisfaction.Everything is topsy turvy and nerve wracking in the world right now. I have been using his methods and listening to the FREE Sleep and Relaxation Script that he sent along with my subscription to his website this past week. No, the world is not getting better yet, but my ability to cope has improved %1000. (Yes I know I put an extra zero there)Beyond this, I have started to make minor adjustments in my subconscious to heal some debilitating self-doubt and anxiety issues I have. Also, I have been plagued with sleep issues for years and was finally able to get my first peaceful nights of sleep in years. I know this sounds nuts, but it really happened for me.Stay safe fellow Humans. Peace, love, and Blaze On!

This small book was money well-spent for me. Smith's approach is clear and focussed, clearly explained, and easy to follow. "In a Weekend" is not hype; he explains how to allocate your time if you wish to devote your weekend to learning what he has to teach. I was already quite a good subject due to previous efforts, but found his approach easier and have already achieved deeper trances than ever before. Though I chose to use the printed scripts he provides, I also went to his website and listened to his recording of the same inductions--very nice. I have a Mac and couldn't figure out how to download, though. Smith is clear about the uses and limits of self-hypnosis as opposed to work with a hypnotherapist, and provides some realistic suggestions for how to use your new skill.My reservations about the book are minor: First, I would have liked more of these suggestions, as well as more on how to use your dominant imaginative sense in hypnosis. He has an excellent exercise on the latter, but not a whole lot of followup. Second, his explanation of how hypnosis works is a bit facile: the truth is that we haven't a clue, and, in my opinion, it's OK to say this. Third, he introduces the mandatory--or so it seems--"the mind is just the brain" view in his explanations, and this is unnecessary, unproven, and in my opinion, almost certainly wrong. Overall, however, this is the best book on self-hypnosis I've seen.

The best you can get if you want to experience hypnosis and get it programmed into you subconscious mind.I liked the way author has divided the book into first half and second half.First half for those who just want to jump into the trance and second for those who love theory and other stuff.He gives 3 mp3 sessions too which are amazing. You can use them to install the cue word which is helpful in getting into trance later.It is worth the money if you follow his system.

Extremely good and informative book at an exceptionally low price considering that it comes with three progressive audio scipts and final audio script (all downloads that can be recorded or just accessed at any time from the given site; the scripts are well modulated with a warm, smooth and comforting voice.The author advertises the fact that he personally answers readers' questions and, unlike many such claims, this certainly seems to be the case. I did have one or two questions and they were both very swiftly answered to my satisfaction.Provided one works diligently through this short book, with a positive and open mind, I'm convinced that it will help many achieve their personal goals in life. One can easily complete the course in a weekend but I am learning to enjoy the process so that 15 minutes a day becomes a habit to work on all those areas in my life that I have always promised to change for the better.Do not judge the worth of this book by its exceptionally low price; in my opinion it's a little gem and I highly recommend it.

Ce petit ouvrage et les audio associés sont vraiment au top !Ne vous demandez plus s'il est possible de parvenir à une transe très profonde en auto-hypnose : avec Rick Smith "just do it !"Un livre parfaitement accessible même si vous n'êtes pas parfaitement bilingue. Les mot sont simples et bien prononcés.J'ai étudié de nombreux ouvrage du même genre, celui de Rick Smith les surpasse largement tous en simplicité et en efficacité.Essentiellement basé sur l'induction mise au point par Dave Elman (voir Hypnotherapiy de Dave Elman Westwood Publishing), l'auto-hypnose devient réellement et facilement accessible grâce à l'ancrage que vous vous donnerez lorsque vous êtes guidé par le script Rick Smith et cela en un temps record.A lire absolument !

Las explicaciones que da son prácticas y claras. La hipnosis que acompaña al libro es muy buena, corta y profunda.En mi caso, tardé más de un fin de semana en condicionar la mente para que se logre el efecto de autohipnosis pero con constancia, se logra entrar en trance en un corto lapso de tiempo, lo cual abre las puertas a realizar profundos cambios. Estoy satisfecha, por el precio no se puede pedir más.

A good read, and a great lead in for meditation