4. Termination

Once you have finished applying suggestions you are
through with your induction and you can terminate your
session. You could just open your eyes, get up and go
about your business, but that is not a good idea.
You should formally identify the end of every session.
By doing this you provide a clear boundary between the
hypnotic state and your ordinary conscious awareness. A
clear termination also prevents your self-hypnosis practice
session from turning into a nap. If you want to take a nap,
take a nap. But don't do it in a way that sleeping becomes
associated with self-hypnosis practice.
If you are practicing at bedtime and don't care if you
go on to sleep, that is okay. But still draw the line in your
mind to indicate the end of your self-hypnosis session.
To terminate the session, think to yourself that you are
going to be fully awake and alert after you count up to,
say, three.
"One, I'm beginning to come out of it, moving toward a
waking state. Two, I'm becoming more alert, getting ready
to wake up. Three, I'm completely awake." Something like
that.
Self-hypnosis can work wonders when it is practiced on
a regular basis. You’d be amazingly surprised at the level
of relaxation you can get to. It’s one of the best things I
ever did for myself!
Now we should move on to stress management
techniques in general. This could be a long chapter, but a
very, very helpful one!