84 — This Therapy Strategy Will Help You Become the Person You Want to Be

Acting “as if” is a therapy strategy that helps people change their habits, their emotions, and their lives. It’s a simple but effective way to start creating positive change right now. And the good news is, it works for many different problems.
 
Some of the things I share are how “acting as if” works, what issues you can target, and what sort of results you can expect.

Key Takeaways:

• “Acting as if” is a potent strategy for instigating personal change by behaving like the person you want to become.
• Altering behavior is a pivotal step that can lead to changed feelings and thought patterns, strengthening mental resilience.
• It’s possible to gain confidence and overcome fears by taking concrete actions, even when discomfort is present.
• This approach emphasizes authenticity, not fakery, by expressing certain aspects of oneself fittingly with the situation.
• Amy provides insight into her personal and professional experiences with clients who have benefited from “acting as if.”