Struggling with motivation, stress relief, or confidence?

Has anyone tried using Hypnosis mp3s as a way to deal with any of their problems? I found an article written by a man who gives away free Hypnosis mp3s as a way to deal with chronic stress or anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation, and self-compassion, and I'm curious just how well these things work? I have heard of hypnosis as a way of tapping into the subconscious in order to deal with specific issues, but I'm not quite sold on just using a recording rather than seeing a hypnotherapist in person at their office. The man who makes the recordings, Mike, makes them as a gift to their website subscribers and they really seem to be a hit... Perhaps it's worth a try!