What is the "as if" technique?
The "as if" technique is an exercise that utilizes the power of action.
For example, when you act "as if" you are confident. When you act "as if" you are happy, you will start feeling that way. Your mental state will start to change when your body and its actions change. It sounds simple, right? Well, that's because it really is THAT simple. The hardest part of this technique/principle is convincing yourself to do it.
By now you've probably have heard of this principle or even already put it to use. Here's an example, maybe you were nervous on the first day of your new job and tried to hide it by being knowledgeable and confident. Or maybe you acted "as if" you were brave to impress someone you like. This technique can change the way you feel and bring you happiness and success.
Where did the "as if" principle come from?
The "as if" principle started in the early 425 BC by Aristotle, a Greek philosopher. He wrote, "If you want to be virtuous, you only have to act as if you're virtuous."
Throughout the midst of time this principle got lost. It was until the 1800s when a psychology professor named William James was very interested in the mind-body connection that he [...]
Today, this technique remains one of the easiest methods to make fast changes in your life.
I get it, you may be thinking this is such an exaggeration to be able to have a technique this simple that can change your reality. But, [...]
This technique can be used in many areas in your life. [...]
It's simple.
Give it a try.
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