5 ways hypnotherapy can give you an energy boost

Are you feeling tired, unmotivated and like you’d quite like to curl up and hibernate for a while? You’re not alone. Low energy levels can stop us from feeling our best, turning down the volume of life.

The source of diminishing energy can vary from person to person. For some, chronic conditions can leave them feeling fatigued, for others stress and burnout are to blame. Darker days during winter can also take their toll (and make our beds look extra inviting).

If you’re struggling with your energy levels, it’s always a good idea to consult your doctor. They can do tests to rule out physical causes (or, if you have a condition, support you in managing its symptoms) and offer ideas to help you feel brighter. 

Lifestyle and dietary changes can help here and often, taking a holistic approach makes a world of difference. A tool that might not be on your radar is hypnotherapy.

Working with the subconscious, hypnotherapy uses the power of suggestion to change deeply rooted habits, thoughts and behaviours. So much of what we do day-to-day is linked to how we think and what we do, and sometimes our energy levels can take a hit as a result.

Keep reading to find out how this powerful approach can support you and give you the energy boost you need.

How can hypnotherapy support energy?

1. Improving sleep

Sometimes the cause of our low energy is simple – we’re not getting enough sleep. While this is simple, it’s not easy, and not something that can quickly be rectified. Our sleep habits can become deeply ingrained. If we have problems sleeping, we may feel a sense of anxiety around bedtime which in turn keeps us up. We may struggle to switch off from the day or wake up multiple times in the night.

Hypnotherapy can help unpick these habitual ways of thinking and feeling, to change your reaction to sleep. Using the power of suggestion, a hypnotherapist can help you feel more relaxed about sleep and better able to switch off. When our sleep improves, we are physically and mentally more rested, giving us more energy during the day.

2. Reducing stress

As well as impacting our sleep, stress can take up a lot of our energy. When we’re feeling stuck in a state of fight or flight, we can quickly become fatigued. This may lead to procrastination and feeling stuck, putting the brakes on any plans we had. 

As we begin to manage our stress better, we become lighter. We have more headspace to notice the good in our lives and can uncover our motivation. Hypnotherapy can explore the root cause of our stress and plant positive suggestions for coping with it in a healthy way. It can help us gain perspective and incorporate healthy, stress-reducing routines into our lives. 

3. Increasing motivation

If our energy is dwindling, chances are our motivation is too. Feeling motivated gives us that boost we need to get up and move forward with our intentions. Working on our motivation is therefore a key part of improving energy levels.

Sometimes mindset blocks hold us back as we tell ourselves we ‘can’t do it’. Hypnotherapy can support here, identifying any blockers or limiting beliefs we have. Once identified, suggestions can be used to change our thoughts to be more helpful (and motivating!). 

4. Building positive habits 

As well as helping to reduce some unhelpful thinking patterns, hypnotherapy can help us create new ones. If you’re struggling to make lifestyle or dietary changes that can help with energy, hypnotherapy could be what you need. 

These habits may include getting out in the fresh air, moving your body more or avoiding blood sugar spikes and crashes. They may be around relaxation, helping you cultivate self-care routines that protect your energy. Whatever it is you’re hoping to start, working with a hypnotherapist could give you the support you need to make long-lasting changes. 

5. Developing self-compassion

Sometimes when we experience periods of low energy we can be pretty hard on ourselves. Being kind to ourselves in these moments can make a big difference. We can remind ourselves that it’s natural to have times of lower energy and that it’s OK if we don’t tick everything off our to-do list. In turn, this reduces stress and can help us rest when we need it to prevent burnout. 

Having compassion for ourselves is sometimes easier said than done though. Through hypnotherapy, we can change the automatic negative narrative we have about ourselves and promote greater self-compassion. 

With the way hypnotherapy works, it can support lasting results as change is happening at the subconscious level. Working with a hypnotherapist also allows you the chance to get tailored support, depending on your particular circumstances and what you’re going through.

If you’re interested in learning more, use our site to search for a hypnotherapist and connect for more information.