4. Termination

Generally speaking, the most effective kind of
suggestion is image suggestion. Image suggestions
usually do not use language at all. You can liken this to
seeing yourself in a calm, relaxed state while in the middle
of a chaotic situation. Actually see yourself in your mind’s
eye.
Although people sometimes see immediate results from
their suggestions, it is more likely to take a little time for
them to kick in. So don't be impatient. On the other hand,
if you have not begun to see some results within, say, a
couple of weeks, you need to change your suggestions.
4. Termination
Once you have finished applying suggestions you are
through with your induction and you can terminate your
session. You could just open your eyes, get up and go
about your business, but that is not a good idea.
You should formally identify the end of every session.
By doing this you provide a clear boundary between the
hypnotic state and your ordinary conscious awareness. A
clear termination also prevents your self-hypnosis practice
session from turning into a nap. If you want to take a nap,
take a nap. But don't do it in a way that sleeping becomes
associated with self-hypnosis practice.
If you are practicing at bedtime and don't care if you
go on to sleep, that is okay. But still draw the line in your
mind to indicate the end of your self-hypnosis session.
To terminate the session, think to yourself that you are
going to be fully awake and alert after you count up to,
say, three.
"One, I'm beginning to come out of it, moving toward a
waking state. Two, I'm becoming more alert, getting ready