See yourself evaluating information based on its relevance, reliability, and accuracy, rather than its availability or memorability.
Here is a sample hypnotherapy script for removing the availability heuristic bias from your mind:
Induction
“Welcome to this hypnotherapy session, where you’ll take a journey to quiet your mind, calm your emotions, and cultivate a more balanced perspective. Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, allow any tension or stress to release. Imagine yourself in a comfortable, peaceful place, where you feel completely relaxed and at ease.
As you continue to breathe deeply, allow your eyelids to grow heavy, and your eyes to gently close. Feel your body sinking deeper into relaxation, letting go of any mental chatter or emotional attachment. Imagine a warm, calming light filling your mind, quieting your thoughts and calming your emotions.
You are now entering a state of deep relaxation, where your subconscious mind is open to positive suggestions and new perspectives.”
Deepening
“Imagine yourself standing in a vast, open space, surrounded by clarity and objectivity. With each breath, feel your mind expanding, becoming more receptive to new information and fresh insights.
As you walk through this open space, notice how your thoughts become clearer, more rational, and less biased. Imagine any mental filters or preconceptions dissolving, like clouds disappearing on a sunny day.
You are now in a state of deep relaxation, where your mind is open, receptive, and ready to explore new ideas and perspectives.”
Suggestions for Removing the Availability Heuristic Bias
“Imagine your mind as a balanced scale, weighing evidence and evaluating information objectively, without being swayed by vivid memories or emotional associations. See yourself evaluating information based on its relevance, reliability, and accuracy, rather than its availability or memorability.
As you breathe in, imagine the availability heuristic bias dissolving, like mist evaporating in the morning sun. As you exhale, imagine any emotional reactions, biases, or assumptions leaving your mind, making room for rational, balanced evaluation.
You are now empowered to recognize and challenge your own biases, to evaluate information critically, and to approach decisions with a clear, level head. You trust your ability to think objectively, to question your own assumptions, and to explore new ideas with an open mind.
Your subconscious mind is now programming your thoughts to embrace objectivity, to value evidence, and to celebrate the freedom of evaluating information without bias or emotional influence.”
Visualization
“Imagine yourself facing a difficult decision or problem. See yourself taking a step back, evaluating the information objectively, and weighing the evidence critically.
Notice how you feel more confident, more objective, and more able to make informed decisions. Imagine the sense of empowerment and clarity that comes with evaluating information based on its relevance and accuracy, rather than its availability or memorability.
As you visualize this scenario, allow yourself to fully absorb the feelings of objectivity, confidence, and empowerment. You are now empowered to think more critically, to question your own biases, and to approach decisions with a clear, level head.”
Awakening
“Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, allow yourself to slowly return to a state of full awareness. Notice how you feel more balanced, more objective, and more confident in your ability to evaluate information critically.
Remember that you have the power to recognize and overcome the availability heuristic bias, to think more critically, and to approach decisions with objectivity and clarity. When you are ready, slowly open your eyes, and take a deep breath in, feeling refreshed, renewed, and empowered to think more objectively.”
This script is meant to be a sample, and you should adjust it according to your personal preferences and the specific needs of your clients. Remember to always use a gentle, calm, and soothing tone when guiding your clients through hypnotherapy.