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The power of indirect suggestions lies in their subtle ability to influence thoughts, behaviors and emotions without direct commands. They effectively bypass resistance by implanting ideas in a way that feels self derived to the listener. For example rather than instructing someone to relax you can say many people find they feel calmer when they take deep breaths which encourages relaxation without imposing a direct command. These suggestions engage the subconscious mind often framed to make change without triggering conscious defenses. As a therapist you might say “You may start to notice how comfortable that chair is “ subtly suggesting relaxation. Indirect suggestions also employ assumptions that listeners accept as true like “When you begin to feel more confident you may notice how much easier it is to speak up “ which implies a positive increase in confidence. Open ended phrasing allows listeners to interpret messages personally such as “You might find that in your own time you will discover the right path forward “ empowering them to decide their actions. This approach fosters rapport and trust . Indirect suggestions ultimately empower listeners by making them feel in control of their conclusions enhancing motivation and self-esteem.
Hence indirect suggestions are a very powerful and impactful tool.
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