noun
- the process of suggesting something to oneself, especially a belief or idea that influences one's behavior or mental state without conscious awareness
Usage: psychology, self-help contexts
Examples
- Through autosuggestion, she repeated positive affirmations to build her confidence.
- The therapist explained how autosuggestion can help patients manage chronic pain.
- He used autosuggestion techniques to overcome his fear of public speaking.
- Autosuggestion is based on the idea that the mind can influence the body's responses.
- Many self-improvement programs rely on autosuggestion and visualization.
- The power of autosuggestion lies in its ability to reprogram negative thought patterns.