See yourself peaceful and calm. Visualize yourself playing the game, I want you to focus on the physical sensations in your body. Notice how your muscles feel, how your heart rate responds, and how your breathing becomes more rhythmic.
Here is a hypnotherapy script to help remove stress and anxiety linked to a game of basketball:
Induction
Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Feel the air fill your lungs and then release. As you exhale, allow any tension or stress to leave your body.
Imagine yourself standing on the edge of a peaceful lake on a warm summer day. The sun is shining down on you, and a gentle breeze is rustling the trees. With each breath, feel yourself becoming more relaxed, more calm.
Deepening
As you continue to breathe deeply, allow yourself to let go of any thoughts or worries about the game. Imagine them floating away on the lake’s surface, disappearing into the horizon.
Now, imagine yourself stepping into a warm, soothing light. This light represents relaxation, calmness, and confidence. As it envelops you, feel your muscles releasing any remaining tension.
Accessing the subconscious
Now, I want you to imagine yourself standing on the basketball court, ready to play. But this time, instead of feeling anxious or stressed, I want you to imagine yourself feeling confident, focused, and calm.
Notice how your body feels in this state. Notice the sensations in your muscles, your heart rate, and your breathing. Allow yourself to fully immerse in this feeling of confidence and calmness.
Reframing
As you stand on the court, I want you to repeat the following phrases to yourself:
* “I trust my training and my abilities.”
* “I am capable of performing at my best.”
* “I can handle any situation that arises on the court.”
As you repeat these phrases, allow the words to sink deep into your subconscious mind, reprogramming your thoughts and emotions.
Visualization
Now, imagine yourself playing the game, moving with ease and grace, making shots with confidence, and defending with precision. See yourself celebrating with your teammates, feeling proud and satisfied with your performance.
As you visualize yourself playing the game, I want you to focus on the physical sensations in your body. Notice how your muscles feel, how your heart rate responds, and how your breathing becomes more rhythmic.
Anchoring
Now, I want you to anchor this feeling of confidence and calmness to a specific gesture or movement. This could be tapping your shoulder, clapping your hands, or even just taking a deep breath.
As you perform this gesture, I want you to repeat the phrase, “I am confident, focused, and calm on the court.”
Emergence
As you continue to breathe deeply, allow yourself to slowly come back to the present moment. When you’re ready, you can open your eyes, feeling refreshed, renewed, and prepared to take on the game with confidence and calmness.
Remember, you can always access this state of mind by using your anchor gesture or phrase. You are in control of your thoughts, emotions, and performance on the court.
