This is a cornerstone technique used to replace an unwanted habit or self-image with a more resourceful one. It involves rapidly "swishing" a picture of the old behavior away while bringing a new, desired image of yourself into focus. Association vs. Dissociation:
: Identifying how your brain triggers the "drive" to do something and applying that same pattern to areas where you feel stuck. Belief Change
"Brains don't learn slowly; they learn fast". By mastering these mental "levers," you can stop being a prisoner of your own thoughts and start intentionally designing your emotional state.
If you were to flip through the pages of this seminal work, you would encounter several foundational NLP techniques designed to create immediate cognitive shifts.