Automanipulative

/ˌɔːtoʊˈmænɪpjʊˌleɪtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving self-manipulation; describing behaviors or techniques used to control one's own thoughts, emotions, or physical state.

Etymology

From 'automanipulation' + '-ive' (tending to, characterized by). Modern psychological adjective formation.

Kelly Says

Meditation is an automanipulative technique—you're literally manipulating your own brain and nervous system to change your mental state without any external device or substance.

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