The ultimate objective of self-hypnosis is to help you retrain your thinking for any number of ends. Whether you want to become more confident, to be more adept at speaking in public, or to give up a habit like smoking – self-hypnosis can potentially make a big difference.Free Weekly Newsletter To Learn Meditation So You Can Meditate More Effectively HERE...And the potential effects of self-hypnosis can be even more impressive when combined with the power of placebo…From Meditation Life Skills: The Importance Of Meditation Plus 5 Misconceptions and Common MythsWhat is a Placebo?A placebo is essentially any potent effect that results from the belief that you are doing something different. The most common example of this is the 'sugar pill' – which is simply a pill that is made entirely from sugar with no active ingredients. Patients will take this pill, believing that it is some kind of medicine and as a result, they will often get better or see improvement despite the fact that there's nothing in it.Likewise, placebos can help people to get over addictions, to overcome phobias to become more confident… sounding familiar?How They WorkBut how can a pill made of sugar possibly result in someone becoming smarter, fighting an illness, or even combating psoriasis? Well, it's all to do with the power of the mind and specifically the impact of neurotransmitters and hormones. Simply, if you believe that you're getting worse, then you produce stress hormones like cortisol and norepinephrine which actually tax your body and result in you getting worse. On the other hand, if you believe you're getting better, then you will produce positive neurotransmitters like serotonin and endorphins which can help to strengthen the immune system and to fight pain. You'll sleep better, you'll be more optimistic and you'll be less likely to focus on all the negative thoughts that get in the way. For something like 'confidence when speaking' a placebo gives you 'permission' to forget your inner critic and to just be your best without second-guessing yourself. Surprise, surprise, this leads to better performance!___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Help me, help you! Let's build this together. Please leave your comments and questions below. Thank you for being a part of the Meditation Life Skills Podcast.Thank you for listening to the Meditation Life Skills Podcast. You are the light the world needs!"Be the person your soul wishes you to be." Our top-rated podcast, with 34 million downloads and 100,000 Spotify followers, explores the profound benefits of meditation. Offering step-by-step instructions for beginners. Try binaural beats, solfeggio frequencies, guided meditations, and healing meditation music.Visit Our Main Website: https://www.MeditationLifeSkillsPodcast.comDisclaimers: This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. This podcast requires expert guidance and independent verification to draw accurate conclusions. We are not liable for content-related damages or losses. We developed parts of the podcast content with AI language models for informational and entertainment purposes only.