Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Subliminal Self Help No Flash in the Pan
Subliminal messages have been around since before time made it into print - it's how babies of any species learn their first motor skills.
But when advertisers began using them to boost cereal sales by 60% in 1974 the U.S. Government banned them on TV and radio.
The technique works to control behaviour. So why not do a bit of self help and apply it to whatever habits you'd like to change?
You can buy tapes and courses, but here's a cheaper (if slightly anti-social) way.
Write down a couple of goals you'd like to concentrate on as simple, short, positive affirmations - such as 'I am a quick swimmer' or 'I am ready to quit smoking'.
Now write that, clearly and in thick black marker pen, onto a sheet of white cardboard. Create several cards, each with affirmations focusing on your theme, and store them next to your bed with a flashlight.
Set your alarm clock for 3am, then go to sleep as normal. As soon as you hear the ring, turn off the alarm and pick up the
affirmation cards and your flashlight.
Flick the flashlight on and off very quickly a dozen times over each affirmation card. While doing this, stare at the cards. Do not consciously try to make out the words. These subliminal messages are for the subconscious.
When you're done, simply turn off the flashlight, put down the cards and return to sleep. It will take just two minutes ... and you'll fall straight back into deep and restful sleep.
After the first few nights, most people report problem-solving dreams that assist in their goals or influence their decisions.
Just a week later and practically all participants note a serious
movement toward their core goal.
The change is happening... from within.
But when advertisers began using them to boost cereal sales by 60% in 1974 the U.S. Government banned them on TV and radio.
The technique works to control behaviour. So why not do a bit of self help and apply it to whatever habits you'd like to change?
You can buy tapes and courses, but here's a cheaper (if slightly anti-social) way.
Write down a couple of goals you'd like to concentrate on as simple, short, positive affirmations - such as 'I am a quick swimmer' or 'I am ready to quit smoking'.
Now write that, clearly and in thick black marker pen, onto a sheet of white cardboard. Create several cards, each with affirmations focusing on your theme, and store them next to your bed with a flashlight.
Set your alarm clock for 3am, then go to sleep as normal. As soon as you hear the ring, turn off the alarm and pick up the
affirmation cards and your flashlight.
Flick the flashlight on and off very quickly a dozen times over each affirmation card. While doing this, stare at the cards. Do not consciously try to make out the words. These subliminal messages are for the subconscious.
When you're done, simply turn off the flashlight, put down the cards and return to sleep. It will take just two minutes ... and you'll fall straight back into deep and restful sleep.
After the first few nights, most people report problem-solving dreams that assist in their goals or influence their decisions.
Just a week later and practically all participants note a serious
movement toward their core goal.
The change is happening... from within.
