Suggestion

Name: Suggestion
ISBN: 9787564055837

石赟Aug 2015

3.7

Word count: 158K words
Chapters: 12
ISBN: 9787564055837

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Summary

To open up life, a single key is enough; to conquer fate, one weapon is enough—the power of suggestion. In this book, author Shi Yun tells readers that the greatest strength lies within, that the best doctor is yourself, and that the best educator is also you. This is a power everyone can master. Everyone can attain happiness; success is only one step away. Everyone can live a longer life, for illness is in fact far from you. Every parent can raise a perfect child—this is the very essence of education.

Editor's review

This book pulls “suggestion” down from a mystical concept to the level of a practical psychological tool for everyday use. Rather than lingering on theoretical exposition, author Shi Yun links suggestion to several main threads of life—self-awareness, emotional regulation, parenting, and health management—emphasizing that one’s inner strength can be harnessed. The tone is motivational, the chapters short, and the cases close to real life, making it easy to read. Its highlight lies in grounding propositions such as “the best doctor is yourself” and “the best educator is you” in the mechanism of suggestion, helping readers realize that everyday language, self-talk, and environmental messages are quietly shaping behavior. It suits fragmented reading during commutes or before bed; after a few chapters, you can try using positive suggestion to adjust a small habit. One caveat: the writing leans toward popular inspiration and says little about the neuroscience of suggestion; if you expect rigorous experimental data, read it alongside more specialized psychology books.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Ordinary readers who want to use simple psychological methods to improve emotions and habits
Parents concerned with parent-child communication who want to adjust their parenting approach
Beginner readers interested in self-suggestion and positive psychology
Office workers under heavy work pressure who need low-cost self-regulation

Not a good fit for

Psychology researchers expecting rigorous experimental data and academic argumentation
Professional readers seeking clinical psychological treatment plans
Readers who are resistant to motivational styles of expression

Reading tips

First read the table of contents, then choose the life area that troubles you most right now and read the corresponding chapters closely.
After each section, write down in one sentence a suggestion you can put into practice that day and carry it out.
Read alongside a cognitive psychology textbook to distinguish popular expression from empirical conclusions.
After finishing, review changes in your self-talk over the past week and note which suggestions actually worked.

版权信息
序：什么是暗示
第一章心理暗示与自我暗示
第二章积极自我暗示塑造最好的自己
第三章积极的心理暗示塑造强大的气场
第四章通过心理暗示给人留下良好印象
第五章通过心理暗示拉近与他人距离
第六章通过心理暗示委婉的表达批评
第七章通过心理暗示含蓄地拒绝他人
第八章通过暗示让他人不自觉的顺从自己
第九章通过心理暗示击败对手
第十章巧用心理暗示获得更多帮助

FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers with no psychology background at all?

Yes. The book unfolds through everyday scenarios and plain language and does not rely on technical terms, so readers with zero background can follow the chapters directly. However, it emphasizes motivational expression; if you want to understand the cognitive mechanisms behind suggestion, it is best to supplement it with basic psychology reading.

Can the suggestion methods in the book replace professional psychological treatment?

No. The book covers everyday self-regulation and communication techniques and belongs to the self-help category. If you have persistent emotional distress or a mental illness, you should first seek professional assessment and treatment, using the book’s methods as auxiliary tools rather than a substitute.

Can parents use this book directly to educate their children?

It can serve as a reference. The book emphasizes the suggestive effect of educators’ own language and attitude on children, and parents can use it to reflect on their daily communication. But specific parenting methods need to be adjusted to the child’s age and personality; the book’s statements should not be copied wholesale.

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About the author

石赟 Author · China

Shi Yun, originally named Shi Xueqing, is the legal representative and a contracted author of Beijing Oak International Book Company. He has long written popular social-science, inspirational and psychology titles. Twenty-three of his works are held in the collection, spanning health, personal growth, history, culture, management and applied psychology. Representative titles include 300 Details You Must Know About Lowering Blood Sugar, 300 Details You Must Know About Lowering Blood Pressure, A Humor and Eloquence Lesson Every Day, A Fun History Reader: Entertaining World History, All About Chinese Folk Customs, Psychology for Doing Business (New), The Complete Success Wisdom of Rockefeller and Suggestion. Aimed at general readers, his writing emphasizes practicality and readability, turning health knowledge, psychological methods, history, folk customs and business wisdom into accessible content. He has also written more than a hundred works, including 100 Ways to Raise Boys Without Beating or Scolding, Don't Get Angry, Calm, Be Your Own Psychological Counselor and The Complete Harvard Family Instruction. Public information on his birth and death dates, education and detailed career is limited.