Solo Thesailor wrote:
Sailaway wrote:
... but even
better is to do it long before they even go to the marina, esp. in a
professional setting.
.....

Is there some basis for this or is it an opinion/theory -I would
appreciate further thoughts. Might actually call on a hypnotherapist
before a 7-10 days 1,150 nM race, am wondering wheter it is better
nearer the time.
Cheers
Solo Thesailor
http://sailingstoriesandtips.blogspot.com

For most people your ability to relax, follow instructions, and trust
the hypnotist you're working with are the important things in order to
have the best results. With some stage hypnotists its a little different
because the whole setting and dynamics are different. But the majority
of people will be able to make lasting internal change in their
responses during a clinical setting where the hypnotist has far more
control in the process, as well as the time to do it right. In addition,
most (not all) stage hypnotists are not very good at change work, and
may not even have that kind of training. Remember, their main job is
entertainment.

NLP, a much more sophisticated form of hypnosis is frequently much
faster and more eloquent in making lasting change, and many clinical
hypnotists have some of that training. NLP is frequently done while you
are in a fully conscious state, rather than in the deeply relaxed state
normally associated with hypnosis.

All that said, while it is very possible to have the change you are
looking for with almost any hypnotist, there is still the small chance
of just not 'clicking' with the hypnotist you are working with. Most
people will have some results from a session, many people will have good
results, and a few will not get results. This may not be anyone's fault,
it may just be dynamics and if that should happen you should definitely
go to another experienced hypnotist. Keep this in mind, hypnosis isn't
magic, it is a way of using techniques that your mind already is
familiar with and is using to learn. But just like you don't always
learn well with one teacher in school, another will present the same
subject in a slightly different way and you just *magically* understand
it - it just 'clicks'.

As for doing it nearer the time of the race, it shouldn't matter if the
job was done right. If you get permanent change then its a done deal.
But you may want to test it while you still have time before the race so
you are sure.