Although smoking can become a physical craving, it is a habit that can still be effectively ended simply by using mind power. In fact, quitting smoking is one of the most common purposes that hypnosis serves in the medical world. If you have tried everything to help you quit this very dangerous habit and yet you are still hooked, it might be good for you to try hypnosis this time.

Many people sadly underestimate the power of hypnosis. Nevertheless, numerous studies have shown that hypnosis can be effectively used to attain various goals and quitting smoking is just one of them.

Hypnosis exercises can be done by yourself or with the help of a professional. Although anyone can certainly practice self-hypnosis, this exercise will take quite some time for you to master. It will also require you to hone your mental skills.

A hypnotherapist will have to be paid by the hour. You can ask for referrals from your family, friends, or your personal physician. On the other hand, in order to use self-hypnosis to stop smoking, here is what you should do:

Step 1, Find a place at home or in the office where you can enjoy some peace and quiet as well as some alone time. The best time to do this is usually right before you take breakfast or before you sleep. Disconnect your phone and the ringer and switch off your mobile phone to ensure that you will not get disturbed. Lock the door as well and inform everyone in the vicinity that you will be temporarily incommunicado.

Step 2, Think of a position where you will be most comfortable without inevitably falling asleep. If you can do this lying down then that is great but most people prefer to sit on a couch with their backs straight. Remember that it must be a position you can feel comfortable holding as long as needed.

Step 3, While some hypnosis sessions will require you to focus on just one specific goal or a single sentence or affirmation alone, you will definitely need more than that to successfully hypnotize yourself into quitting smoking. Smoking is a very hard habit to break, and that is why it needs more than a powerful sentence or two to get it completely out of your system.

Form a paragraph or two that fully and vividly describes the state of being free from smoking. Provide rich details on how wonderful it is not to be addicted to smoking. Emphasize how easy it is for you to quit this habit, and how happy you are that you have achieved your goal.

Step 4, Lastly, select an action or object that can quickly and strongly remind you of the emotions you have felt when you were able to imagine yourself into a smoke-free state. If you have made your choice, continue with the exercise while repeatedly making the action or maintaining your hold on the object. The session ends there, but the results remain to be seen.

When you feel the urge to smoke, quickly make the action or take hold of the object you have chosen to help you quit smoking. If the urge to smoke subsides, you have attained your goal!

Even with the help of hypnosis, it may be possible that you will still have a hard time quitting smoking. Do not give up on hypnosis, however, because quitting takes time no matter what method you are using. Having the help and support of your family and friends however will improve your chances of quitting smoking. Good luck on getting rid of those cigarettes!