I'm using a hypnotic cd for healthy eating and weight loss. I follow along and relax to the suggestion. It's mostly positive messages. Then, when the cd is finished, I'm awake and alert.

I think I'm releasing feel good chemicals and generating positive energy during the cd.

On the other hand, I have a series of podcasts that I listen to when I'm doing housework. They talk about self defeating beliefs and self sabotage and how to counter them. I think these help me even more.

It could be the combination. I don't know, but they're working.