This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dan Ross, a hypnotherapist who works with day traders at Silicon Valley Hypnosis Center. It has been edited for length and clarity. I originally ...

When I think about hypnosis, I think about the classic image of a pocket watch swinging from side to side in front of someone’s face while the hypnotist says “You’re getting verrrrrrry sleeeeeeepy…” ...

There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about hypnosis. The reality is that hypnosis can be viewed rather simply as the intentional induction of a state of trance or a certain type of focus.

When people learn how to use self-hypnosis, they often ask how can I make this method work best for me? The answer varies depending on the situation. Self-Hypnosis as a New Skill When self-hypnosis is ...