Imagine yourself playing in your next game. See yourself walking onto the court, feeling calm, focused, and confident. Imagine the crowd cheering, but instead of feeling anxious, you feel energized and motivated.
Here is a hypnotherapy script to help remove stress and anxiety linked to your game of basketball:
Induction
“Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, allow your body to relax. Feel your muscles unwinding, letting go of any tension or stress. Imagine yourself standing at the free throw line, feeling calm and focused.
As you continue to breathe deeply, allow your mind to quiet down, letting go of any worries or doubts. Imagine a warm, soothing light filling your body, melting away any anxiety or fear.
With each breath, feel yourself becoming more relaxed, more centered. You are in control, and you trust yourself completely. Allow yourself to let go of any thoughts or feelings that don’t serve you, and simply focus on the present moment.
Deepening
“Now, imagine yourself standing at the top of a staircase, with 10 steps leading down to a peaceful, quiet place. With each step down, feel yourself becoming more relaxed, more calm, and more focused.
As you reach the bottom of the stairs, imagine yourself surrounded by a warm, comforting light. This light represents confidence, skill, and self-trust. Allow this light to fill your body, nourishing your mind and spirit.
Reframing
“Imagine yourself playing your best game of basketball. See yourself moving confidently on the court, making shot after shot, playing with precision and skill. Feel the rush of excitement and pride as you score point after point.
As you play, repeat the following phrases to yourself:
* ‘I trust myself completely.’
* ‘I am confident in my abilities.’
* ‘I am focused and in control.’
* ‘I am a skilled and talented player.’
Allow these phrases to sink deeply into your subconscious mind, becoming a part of your natural thought pattern. See yourself responding to challenges on the court with ease and poise, staying calm and focused under pressure.
Future Pacing
“Now, imagine yourself playing in your next game. See yourself walking onto the court, feeling calm, focused, and confident. Imagine the crowd cheering, but instead of feeling anxious, you feel energized and motivated.
As you play, repeat the phrases from earlier, reminding yourself of your skills and abilities. See yourself making shot after shot, playing with precision and skill.
Anchoring
“As you continue to play your best game, imagine a bright, pulsing light at the center of your chest. This light represents your confidence, skill, and focus. Whenever you feel anxious or stressed, take a deep breath in and focus on this light.
Allow this light to grow brighter, filling your entire body with confidence and self-trust. Know that you can access this feeling of calm focus at any time, simply by focusing on this light and repeating the phrases:
* ‘I trust myself completely.’
* ‘I am confident in my abilities.’
* ‘I am focused and in control.’
* ‘I am a skilled and talented player.’
Counting
“As you continue to breathe deeply, slowly count backwards from 5, allowing yourself to come back to a state of full awareness.
5… feeling calm and focused
4… trusting yourself completely
3… playing with confidence and skill
2… staying focused under pressure
1… returning to full awareness, feeling refreshed and renewed”
Remember to record this script and listen to it regularly, especially before games or practices, to help reprogram your subconscious mind and overcome stress and anxiety linked to your game of basketball.