Hypnotherapy · 9 min
Mind Positivity Booster
Start your morning by clearing out mental clutter and tuning your mind to the small good things around you.
With
House of WellbeingRated4.7
- Level
- Beginner friendly
- Style
- Hypnotherapy
- Sound
- Voice only
- Best time
- Early morning
About this session
- Lifts your outlook
- Clears mental clutter
- Builds optimism
- Relaxes the body
This is a nine-minute hypnotherapy session from House of Wellbeing. You release tension from head to toe, then write each negative thought on an imaginary piece of paper and throw it into a rubbish bin. You hear the thud, close the lid, and trust that everything inside disintegrates.
It suits anyone who wants a more hopeful frame of mind, especially at the start of the day. Come back to it whenever your thoughts turn heavy, then use the bin on its own in the moment: close your eyes, picture it, and drop the thought in.
After the session
01
A lighter mind
Put down worries you've been carrying around.
02
An eye for the good
Notice small pleasures like birdsong and kind words.
03
A tool you can reuse
Picture your bin whenever a negative thought appears.
04
Warmer everyday moments
Feel more inclined to offer kindness and appreciation.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Anyone who tends to dwell on what went wrong
- People who want a brighter start to the morning
- Those who like simple, visual techniques they can reuse
- Anyone wanting to feel more grateful and optimistic day to day
Not now, if…
- People who prefer silent meditation (this is guided)
- Anyone listening while driving or operating machinery
- Those looking for an energising, high-intensity practice
Questions people ask
Still unsure? Ask your assistant anything about this session.
What is the rubbish bin for?
It's a place to put the thoughts that weigh on you. You turn each negative thought into an image or words on an imaginary piece of paper, throw it in, and hear it land with a thud. Then you put the lid on, knowing the contents will disintegrate.
Why does the session talk about birds, trees and kind words?
It says the brain tends to give more weight to negative experiences than positive ones, so you practise noticing the good. Examples include birdsong in the morning, trees blowing in the wind, something you hear on the radio, or a compliment. These small things are described as fuel for more positive thoughts.
How do I use the bin during the day?
When a negative thought pops up, close your eyes and picture your bin. Throw the thought in, just as you did in the session. You don't need to replay the whole audio for this.
What happens if I throw away a thought and it comes back?
The session is built around repetition. It tells you to keep throwing thoughts in one by one until none are left, and it says the suggestions grow stronger by the day, the hour and the minute. So returning to the bin when a thought reappears is part of the practice.
Why does it begin by tensing and releasing muscles?
You notice where you hold tension, feel it for five seconds, then let it go, from your head to your toes. You also sink your shoulders and loosen your jaw while breathing in calm and out stress. This settles you into the relaxed state the later suggestions work in.
How do I feel when it ends?
The audio counts you up from one to five. You come back feeling alert and pleased, with your eyes opening on five. That makes it a good fit for the morning, before you start your day.