If you are one of the 70% of American adults, you may be suffering from insufficient sleep. Actually, American Sleep Apnea Association describes the national sleep problem as an “epidemic”.

We need sleep. Good sleep promotes health. Sleeping efficiently nourishes mental health. The benefits are endless. On the other end of the spectrum, insufficient sleep creates tremendous negative effects on our body and mind.

Even though many Americans find the solution in medicine, alternative methods to enhance sleep can actually be more beneficial in the long term. Alternative methods allow us to be less dependent on medications, get better quality sleep and help us overcome any underlying causes of sleep deprivation.

Hypnosis is one of the most helpful alternative methods of sleep aid. There are various hypnotic methods that can be helpful with sleep. Here are some of the most helpful hypnosis methods that you can try to sleep better starting from today!

Try sleep hypnosis recordings

One of the easiest and simplest ways to try hypnosis on your own terms is hypnosis recordings. Even though hypnosis recordings cannot be as powerful or helpful as hypnotherapy sessions with a professional, they can still offer great help for general life improvement.

Many hypnotherapists offer sleep hypnosis recordings as well as certain sleep applications or sleep hypnosis podcasts. These recordings can be similar to guided meditation journeys with the difference of hypnotic induction. The overall feeling will be the same: Relaxation, calmness and ease of drifting into sleep.

Sleep hypnosis recordings can be really helpful for someone who has difficulty calming the mind before sleep or someone who overthinks a lot. Not only do sleep hypnosis recordings facilitate comfortably falling asleep but also they promote better quality sleep.

Try self-hypnosis for sleep

Another very simple way of trying hypnosis is self-hypnosis. Self-hypnosis is a self-induced state of hypnosis followed by positive suggestions to self. Self-hypnosis has been found to be helpful with many issues from pain management to increasing confidence; and sleep issues are definitely one of them! 

Self-hypnosis is actually very simple. Many people enjoy it because it gives a sense of control to the person who is performing this powerful technique. Instructions are usually available to find online, on Youtube, Google, or on some other hypnotherapy resources.  

To fall asleep easier with self-hypnosis, try it on the bed as you are getting ready to sleep. Settle yourself in your bed comfortably and practice self-hypnosis. The first few times may feel strange as it takes time for self-hypnosis to start working. As you practice, you will find that it works wonderfully well!

Try guided meditation for sleep

Meditation and self-hypnosis can feel very similar to each other at times. It is found that during meditation and self-hypnosis, the same part of the brain is activated. If you are not comfortable with self-hypnosis or hypnosis recordings, guided meditation can be a great support for a comfortable sleep.

Just like sleep hypnosis recordings, guided meditations can be found online through Youtube, and podcasts or you can even record your own guided meditation. Guided meditations can offer deeper relaxation and easier focus.

There are guided meditations specifically focusing on sleep. While you are relaxing on the bed and getting ready to sleep, you can tune into your favorite guided sleep meditation and easily fall asleep!

Try hypnotherapy for sleep

Hypnosis is a great therapeutic method to clear sleep disturbances. Whether it’s insomnia, sleep apnea, sleep paralysis, or sleep terrors; hypnotherapy can help! The word “Hypnos” was actually used for the God of sleep in ancient Greek Mythology.

Often times we have sleep problems because of the challenges we experience in life. You may already be aware of these problems but sometimes, subconscious beliefs and toxic patterns affect sleep as well.  

Hypnotherapy can help with identifying subconscious blocks as well as helping with reprograming the mind for better sleep. If you find that no relaxation or other calming methods are helpful for you to sleep better at night, there might be a deeper cause for the problem.

Wrapping up

Sleep is just as important as eating or breathing. If you are not getting good quality sleep, you can be more prone to mental health problems as well as physical health issues. Make sure to prioritize your sleep and take the necessary action steps to improve it!