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self-suggestion

self-suggestion

6.8
Repeating positive phrases in your mind to change your thoughts or behavior
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛlf səɡˈdʒɛsʧən/
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  • By practicing self-suggestion, she hoped to boost her self-confidence and overcome anxiety.

Examples

  • The technique of self-suggestion involves repeating positive phrases to oneself daily.

  • Émile Coué popularized self-suggestion as a method for achieving personal goals.

  • She practices self-suggestion every morning.

  • Can self-suggestion really improve your life?

  • By practicing self-suggestion, she hoped to boost her self-confidence and overcome anxiety.

  • The technique of self-suggestion involves repeating positive phrases to oneself every day.

  • Many people find that self-suggestion helps them stay motivated and focused on their goals.

Synonyms

auto-suggestion
vsself-suggestion
  • Specialized
8.2

To repeat positive statements to yourself to change your thoughts and behavior

is a general method of repeating positive ideas rather than a named technique

How Intentional

self-hypnosis
  • Specialized
3 6.3
self-suggestion
6.8
affirmation
36 3.8

Surface Forms

self-suggestion singular
self-suggestions plural

Morphology

self-suggestion = suggestion (transparent) = self + suggest + ion

Formed by 'self-' (of oneself) + the noun 'suggestion' (an idea), so the meaning 'a suggestion directed at oneself' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Self-suggestion is easy to understand: self means 'your own' and suggestion means 'an offered idea', so it is literally offering an idea to yourself. A helpful image is planting a positive idea like a small seed in your own mind, which explains why the practice can change your thoughts and behavior.