Autogenic

/ˌɔːtəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Produced or caused by forces or factors within an organism or system rather than external ones.

Etymology

From Greek 'auto-' (self) and 'genikos' (of birth/origin). Widely used in psychology, geology, and medicine since the early 20th century.

Kelly Says

Autogenic training is a real relaxation technique where you tell your own body to calm down, and it works because your brain is literally giving orders to itself—you're your own doctor.

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