Definition

1. Noun:
   • A system for self-improvement developed by Emile Coué: This refers specifically to a psychological method popular in the early 20th century, where an individual uses conscious, positive autosuggestion to influence their own mind and behavior.
   • The act or process of suggesting ideas to oneself: The general concept of implanting an idea in one's own mind, often to bring about a change in attitude, belief, or physical state.

Usage

• The term "self-suggestion" is used to describe a deliberate, internal psychological process. It is often discussed in contexts of psychology, personal development, and historical therapeutic practices.
• It functions as a non-count noun when referring to the general concept or method, and as a count noun when referring to a specific instance or technique.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Emile Coué's method of self-suggestion involved the daily repetition of the phrase, "Every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better."
  • Through persistent self-suggestion, she managed to overcome her fear of public speaking.
  • The therapy session focused on techniques of positive self-suggestion.

Advanced Usage

• "Autosuggestion": This is a direct synonym and is often used interchangeably with "self-suggestion," especially in academic and clinical contexts. It emphasizes the automatic, subconscious acceptance of the suggested idea.
  • The power of autosuggestion in pain management is well-documented.

Variants and Related Words

• Autosuggestion (n): A synonym for self-suggestion, frequently used in psychological literature.
• Self-hypnosis (n): A related but distinct practice where one induces a hypnotic state in oneself, often to deliver suggestions.
• Affirmation (n): A positive statement used in self-suggestion and cognitive behavioral techniques.

Synonyms

• Autosuggestion: The subconscious acceptance of an idea originating from oneself.
• Auto-conditioning: The process of conditioning oneself through repeated internal cues or commands.

Related Phrases

• Couéism / the Coué method: Refers specifically to Emile Coué's system of conscious autosuggestion.
  • Couéism was a popular form of self-help in the 1920s.
• Practice self-suggestion: To actively engage in the method of self-suggestion.
  • He practiced self-suggestion every morning to boost his confidence.

Noun

1. a system for self-improvement developed by Emile Coue which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s