Whether you realize it or not, you've probably been using autosuggestion techniques your entire life. If you've ever told yourself to wake up at a certain time, "relax," "sleep," "focus," "smile," "breathe," or whatever, you've used autosuggestion.
In reality, autosuggestion is the simplest and possibly the most powerful of the mental programming tools. It's one of those simple mind power techniques that is easy, always accessible, It can be done anywhere and anytime (even while driving) and does not require any special skills or training.
Used unconsciously almost always
In most cases, autosuggestion techniques are used unconsciously by people, as a way to prevent them from achieving what they want. For example, there are people who feel or say that they are tired and that they can't get it right, and later wonder why they feel so down.
Maybe you have also had a headache for someone to avoid doing a task and then your head started to hurt ... Mind power techniques are more powerful than we think and using them unconsciously also has consequences.
Our thoughts are creative and the words we give them result in actions that can affect our lives and the rest of the world… When will we stop blaming others for our circumstances and will we begin to use the power of our minds to manifest the results?
Now is the time
Autosuggestion techniques can be used to improve performance at work, to combat anxiety while driving, in sports, in meditation, dance, even in bed. You can boost your confidence, help you relax, improve concentration, provide energy, and help you sleep. Used negatively, or in ignorance, it can also do the opposite.
Advanced autosuggestion or self-hypnosis techniques are typically easier to do with your eyes closed to block visual distraction. The easiest way to learn techniques is through a guided audio program, rather than just reading about it. The following autosuggestion techniques are intended to help you become more aware of your own subconscious mind programming, strengthen your skills and help you take more control over your life.
Autosuggestion tricks
The 30-day mental diet
Start paying attention to your internal dialogue. Anytime you find yourself in negative self-talk, especially self-talk that expresses fear, doubt, or self-hatred, remove it and then, Replace that thought with more positive and encouraging words for yourself.
For example, you do something wrong and find yourself saying "Why am I so stupid?" Immediately say "eliminate that thought" and then say something positive and encouraging that is appropriate for the situation, such as "I am feeling better and better." “You can also make a direct suggestion that will help you, like saying things like: 'focus' 'relax the mind'. You can use a keyword to stop negative thoughts like "cancel"Although the word can be whatever you want, as long as it helps you keep bad thoughts out of your mind.
Use the affirmation
Using affirmations requires you to use positive language to refer to yourself, in the first person. To create positive affirmations in your mind, you must keep the following in mind:
- Express your affirmations in the present tense with words like "I feel"
- Express your affirmation in a positive way
- Be clear and concise
- Suspend the doubt
Focus on creating something new when you change your feelings. In other words, accept that you have done the best you could with your emotional state, level of awareness, and awareness that you had at any given time. Now, as you expand your awareness and your approach to life, you can create a life that is richer, better, and more fulfilling.
Some examples of affirmations that you can use in your day to day are:
- I am very grateful for my life.
- My life is a joy full of love, fun and friendship.
- I am free, and always have been. The experiences that made me feel like a victim were just experiences that appeared and disappeared in the arena of the consciousness that I am.
- I remind myself as the teacher that I am, the teacher that I have always been.
- I use my power with love when I have influence over others.
- I am clear, intact and unharmed by everything I have experienced in my life.
- I use my power with love when I have influence over others.
- Physical reality restores this peace to me.
- I use my emotions, thoughts, and challenges to take me to deeper and more interesting places within myself.
Use repetition
If you stop to think about what you say to yourself at the end of the day, you would be surprised by the number of times you say negative and derogatory things to yourself. You can counter this negativity in your mind with a lot of repetition.
This can be done silently, in the privacy of your mind, or out loud if you prefer, and the situation is appropriate. Use boring repetitive tasks as an opportunity to program yourself with autosuggestion. Many people like to use affirmations in the shower, while driving, at the bus stop, or anywhere else.
Use visualization
Visualization is the language of the subconscious mind. All mind power techniques use visualization. When you visualize yourself doing something the right way, while using automatic suggestion, especially in an Alpha or relaxed state, it makes a strong impression on the subconscious mind. The combination creates a very powerful mental programming strategy.
Use the alpha state of mind
Obviously we are "programming" all the time. When we are in an alpha state of mind, our brain waves slow down and we have more influence over our subconscious programming.
If you know the techniques of self hypnosis or meditation that put you in a deep and comfortable state, use them. If not, just close your eyes and follow your breath in and out for a few minutes as you count down from 20 to one. Then use the autosuggestion techniques mentioned above. Obviously, you shouldn't use alpha or visualization techniques while driving, etc. as it requires you to close your eyes or blur your vision.