Hypnotherapy for Self-Confidence

How does hypnosis work for raising low self-esteem?

Disapproving parents or caregivers are one source of poor self-esteem that can start early in life for some people. When parents are harshly critical and judgmental of their children, they may believe that no matter what they do, it will not be good enough. Or, to put it another way, no matter how good they are, they will go unnoticed.

The most obvious reason of low self-esteem is trauma, whether it is physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Forced into a physical and emotional position against your choice can make it difficult to trust yourself or others, which can have a significant influence on self-esteem. People who have been abused typically accept responsibility for the abuse, even if it isn't their fault.

Many people suffer from cognitive biases, which can lead to low self-esteem.

A thinking bias is when a person is quick to locate anything that aligns with negative ideas or beliefs about themselves and dismisses anything positive that contradicts those negative ideas or beliefs.

When someone does this, they are essentially focusing on what they are doing wrong while ignoring what they are doing correctly. A person with poor self-esteem tends to dismiss or even reject praises given to them, believing that the complement is untrue, and that the giver is simply trying to be kind.

When a person has low self-esteem, their beliefs about who they genuinely are mostly negative, and negative beliefs are harmful.

What are the symptoms of low self-esteem?

These beliefs have an impact on how a person acts. They may shy away from challenges and chances, be perpetually apologetic, or struggle to be forceful. Sadness, remorse, shame, frustration, and rage are all felt by this person. This manifests itself physically in the form of illness, weariness, and tension.



What are the symptoms of Low Self-Esteem?

·        Depression

·        Discouragement

·        Anxiety and Fear (of making a mistake, being rejected, looking foolish or inadequate)

·        Hypersensitivity

·        Emotions are mixed

·        Emotionally shut off

How can you use Hypnotherapy to raise low self-esteem?

Many elements of life can be influenced by the bad beliefs described above. A person with low self-esteem may constantly under-perform at work or, on the other hand, be ruthless in their perfectionism, which is motivated by a fear of failure.

They may be extremely self-conscious in their personal interactions and extremely sensitive to criticism or disapproval. Some people will always try to be in charge, while others will always put others first.

They may avoid any activity where they might be judged in their free time, or they may believe that they don't deserve to relax or enjoy themselves.

They may also neglect their health by not getting enough rest/sleep or eating in a healthy manner.

Low self-esteem is sometimes a symptom of present challenges in their lives. Clinical depression causes people to perceive themselves in a bad light almost all the time. It's crucial to determine if you're clinically depressed, which can be caused by chemistry and requires medicine, or whether you're experiencing situational depression, which means you're experiencing a low point in your life and, with some guidance, can make changes to get back to normal.

What are the Key areas we`ll focus on when working together to raise and maintain your self-esteem?

Make tiny goals for yourself.

When we try new things and succeed, we build confidence and self-belief. Setting personal challenges, as frightening as it may seem, is a terrific approach to build self-esteem. Begin small and work your way up to bigger obstacles. If you have a positive experience with this, write it down somewhere so you can remember it the next time you try something new.

Over time, you'll amass a body of proof demonstrating your abilities (this helps to bolster self-esteem).

Be more understanding of oneself.

It's difficult to be kind to ourselves when our self-esteem is low. Self-compassion is a learned skill that requires practice. Whether it's through self-care or professional support, make it a practice to treat yourself with kindness.

Keep the positives in mind.

Because our subconscious mind prefers to protect us from perceived danger, it remembers negative events more than pleasant ones. This is referred to as negative bias. To combat this, it is beneficial to make a concerted effort to record positive events. Write them down, take pictures of them - anything to help you remember what you've accomplished (enjoy your victories!).

Gratitude should be practiced.

This negativity bias can have a negative impact on our attitude, making us feel as though we have nothing to be thankful for. Creating an area where you can practice thankfulness can assist. Try keeping a gratitude journal and writing down one item you're thankful for each day. 

Become firmer.

Low self-esteem makes us prone to pleasing others and saying yes when we should be saying no. This is frequently because we do not believe we have the ‘right' to refuse.

In order to increase self-esteem, it is necessary to become more comfortable with the word "no" and to set healthy limits. We are reinforcing the idea that we are worthy by doing so.

How do you get started with Hypnotherapy?

Get in touch with me today and we`ll discuss everything in detail with how I can help you.

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