Whether you’re a high school athlete, aspiring professional, or just a weekend warrior looking to up their game, you probably put yourself through grueling drills, watch your diet, and invest in the best gear available. There may be another method you haven’t tried yet—hypnosis. This therapy technique has powerful benefits for athletes at all levels. Learn more about them below.

3 Ways Athletes Can Benefit From Hypnosis

1. Increase Focus

The basis of hypnosis is inducing a fully relaxed state before introducing new information to the subconscious. If you’re prone to negative thought patterns during sports matches, you may find it hard to stay focused if your team falls behind or you make a major mistake. Hypnosis can help you build positive thought routines to counter setbacks, so you can keep a level head and help your team work for the comeback.

2. Overcome Anxiety

It’s natural to feel some anxiousness about your upcoming match, especially if you’re a competitive player. Too much anxiety can easily derail your mental process, filling you with dread and making it hard to rest or prepare for the game. A hypnotist can help you work through the source of this anxiety and find a healthy way to address your uncertainty. That means you can head into the match with a clear mind, ready to try your best.

3. Train Your Mind

A hypnotist isn’t just there to prepare you for each big game—they can also help you build mental routines for the future by way of self-hypnosis. You’ll be able to induce a state of relaxation and focus on sport’s related imagery. This state can help you get “in the zone” for an upcoming match, assess your recent performance, and analyze your weaknesses and strengths.

If you want hypnosis treatment to improve your athletic prowess, visit Hypnotic Solutions in Cincinnati, OH. Certified hypnotherapist Margaret Arthur has an acute understanding of the link between mind and body thanks to over three decades of nursing experience. To learn more about her services, you can visit her website. To schedule an appointment, call (513) 205-5669.