5 Most Popular Articles in 2018

In December I take a few moments to review the analytics for the Hypnotic Experience blog.  The insight from reader interest helps me make decisions about the topics to write about in the coming year, as well as the content to share on my Twitter feed.

Here they are…links to the five most popular articles for 2018:

#5 Everyone loves a good county fair.  Lots of search traffic for this article. 

They Got Hypnotized at the Arlington County Fair

#4 Who knew Winston Churchill was a practitioner of hypnosis?

Hypnotized During His Darkest Hour

#3 This psychology teacher got out of her comfort zone.

An Educator Tries Hypnosis – And Loves It!

#2 What does it feel like to be hypnotized?  These high school students attempt to answer that question.

Teens Talk Hypnosis Part III – the Good, the Bad and the “Unfunny”

#1 Awesome video of a hypnotized volunteer slipping back into trance.

Instantly Hypnotized at Clarksburg High School (Video)

Kind Words from a Respected Psychology Educator

If you are a DC-based psych teacher, I hope you are lucky enough to have hypnotist Marc Hausman visit your school. His has a gift for teaching, making people laugh, and most importantly connecting with people. @mrussellhausman pic.twitter.com/1exdo8hYyW

— Joe Swope (@swopepsych) November 30, 2018

You can learn more about Dr. Joe Swope and his work at Northwest High School and Montgomery College by checking out this Q&A I published on this blog in 2016.

Exceptional Educator Explores What Makes Us, Us

An Educator Tries Hypnosis -- And Loves It!

“Today I was hypnotized at school and it was freaking awesome!!! No, I didn’t do anything silly, but I got out of my comfort zone (you know I am a control freak) and it worked!!”

This quote is from a high school psychology teacher who invited me into the classroom this month to speak with her students about hypnosis as an altered state of consciousness.  After listening to my talk and watching a hypnotic induction I use that employs guided meditation, she decided to give it a try.  Her reaction is wonderful!

The “control freak” comment is of particular interest as I do hear this from time-to-time from people who don’t believe they can achieve a state of hypnosis. 

All of hypnosis is self-hypnosis.  I just serve as the guide.  Rather than a loss of control, it’s all about achieving a higher level of control and confidence.  A person must be open to it.  

You can find more testimonials from event organizers, educators and people who have tried hypnosis on my Web site at this link.

Running to Hypnosis for Peak Performance

Fall is marathon season on the east coast. 

 

Cooler temperatures and lower humidity provide a much needed reprieve from sweltering summer days.  Runners take to the streets in Washington, DC for the Marine Corps Marathon and New York City for a historic race that snakes through five boroughs.

Distance running weighs heavily on the body and the mind.  Perseverance is paramount, and many competitors have discovered the practice of self-hypnosis for confidence, physical well-being and injury recovery.

I’ve performed my Hypnotic Experience show at the Marine Corps Marathon’s Pep Rally with visualizations that focus on strength and positive energy.

I also recently came across this tutorial in Runner’s World magazine that provides a nice overview of self-hypnosis for both the serious and social racer.

How Self-Hypnosis Could Help Improve Your Running (February 2018)