The Difference Between Entranced Habits and Hypnotic Habits (And How to Shift Them)
The Difference Between Entranced Habits and Hypnotic Habits (And How to Shift Them)
Why Some Habits Keep You Stuck While Others Propel You Forward
Every habit starts the same way—with repetition.
At some point, your brain decided a certain behaviour was useful, and it automated it to save energy. That’s how habits form. But what happens when those habits stop serving you?
You grab your phone first thing in the morning instead of starting the day with intention.
You react to stress by procrastinating or distracting yourself instead of tackling the issue head-on.
You go into autopilot, following the same routines, same thought patterns, and same results—even if they’re not getting you where you want to be.
These are Entranced Habits—subconscious patterns that once served a purpose but now hold you back.
The good news? Just as your brain learned those habits, it can learn new ones—ones that naturally guide you toward success.
We call these Hypnotic Habits—deeply ingrained behaviours that align with your goals, making success feel effortless.
What Are Entranced Habits?
Entranced Habits are subconscious routines that no longer serve you—but because they’re deeply wired into your brain, they run automatically.
Signs You’re Operating on Entranced Habits:
You find yourself repeating behaviours that you know aren’t helping.
You feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of procrastination, distraction, or self-sabotage.
You struggle to break habits, even when you’re highly motivated to change.
You experience mental resistance when trying to build new, healthier routines.
The key problem with Entranced Habits is that they operate outside of your conscious control—which is why traditional willpower-based methods fail to change them.
To break free, you need to bypass the conscious mind and work directly with the subconscious.
What Are Hypnotic Habits?
Hypnotic Habits are positive, success-driven behaviours that become automatic.
Unlike Entranced Habits, which keep you stuck, Hypnotic Habits are intentionally designed to:
Move you toward your goals effortlessly instead of relying on motivation.
Reinforce success-based behaviours like deep focus, discipline, and consistency.
Eliminate resistance by aligning your subconscious mind with your desired outcomes.
When a habit reaches the Hypnotic level, it becomes second nature—like brushing your teeth or driving a car.
And once a success habit is ingrained at this level? You don’t need to fight for it anymore—it happens automatically.
How to Shift from Entranced Habits to Hypnotic Habits
To rewire your brain for success, you don’t just “break” bad habits—you replace them with better ones.
Here’s how:
1. Identify Your Entranced Habits
First, bring awareness to the habits keeping you stuck.
Ask yourself:
What recurring patterns in my day-to-day life are slowing me down?
Where do I consistently procrastinate, avoid, or resist?
What automatic behaviours no longer serve my goals?
Write these down. Seeing them clearly helps your conscious mind recognise subconscious patterns.
2. Reprogram the Habit at a Subconscious Level
Trying to force yourself to stop a habit rarely works—it creates mental resistance.
Instead, replace the habit at the subconscious level using self-hypnosis or visualisation. My PeakFlow™ Mindfulness System gives you step by step guidance on how to do this.
Try this exercise:
Close your eyes and visualise yourself in a situation where you’d normally repeat an Entranced Habit.
Imagine yourself pausing, making a new choice, and shifting into a Hypnotic Habit instead.
Feel the confidence and ease that comes with making this new choice effortlessly.
By mentally rehearsing the shift, you train your subconscious to follow the new behaviour in real life.
3. Anchor Hypnotic Habits with a Trigger
Your subconscious mind responds to cues and associations.
If you want a new habit to stick, attach it to something you already do daily.
For example:
If you want to build a habit of deep focus, anchor it to your morning coffee—right after your first sip, you start working distraction-free for 30 minutes.
If you want to create a habit of visualisation, anchor it to brushing your teeth—spend one minute visualising success while brushing.
By linking a new habit to an existing routine, it integrates naturally into your subconscious programming.
4. Reinforce the Shift Daily
Repetition is what makes a habit stick permanently.
To accelerate the process, use hypnosis or affirmations daily:
Before bed: Close your eyes and mentally rehearse your Hypnotic Habits.
First thing in the morning: Repeat a success affirmation, like “I naturally make choices that move me toward success.”
During the day: Whenever you catch yourself slipping into an Entranced Habit, use a pattern interrupt (snap your fingers, say "reset," or take a deep breath) to shift back into control.
The more you reinforce your new habit, the faster it becomes automatic.
What’s Next? Take Control of Your Habits—and Your Future
Every behaviour you repeat is either keeping you stuck or moving you forward.
If you’re ready to:
✔ Break free from subconscious habits that limit success
✔ Install new habits that drive focus, productivity, and growth
✔ Make success feel effortless instead of a struggle
Then it’s time to go deeper.
