Have you felt crippled by phobias, fears and insecurities? There is a simple technique known as the A3 Autosuggestion which employs self-hypnosis and visualisation/rehearsing that empowers you to overcome such defects in your personality.

1. The Personality Defect Removal (PDR) Process
A3 Autosuggestions
ssrf.org
To overcome incorrect reactions
Created by
His Holiness Dr Jayant Athavale
Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay &
The Spiritual Science Research Foundation

2. Others/Situation*Who is responsible ? Whose
defect caused the most stress in
the incident ?
Types of Autosuggestion (AS) techniques
Personality Defect Removal Process
Mistake committed
Action/
Reaction?
A1 A2/A3 B2B1
Can situation
be changed?
Self
Action
Thought
Emotion Reaction Yes No
The types of Autosuggestion techniques to employ
* Techniques to overcome stress caused by defects of others that I can or cannot change

3. A3 Autosuggestions ssrf.org
Examples of
The A3 Autosuggestion technique is also known as the ‘Hypnotic desensitisation
technique’ or ‘Imagery in a hypnotic trance’. The technique consists of creating
a scene in one’s mind of successfully facing a stressful situation in a self-
induced hypnotic trance. This mental rehearsal enables a person to overcome
the stressor. Since the mind has rehearsed how to face the incident, when the
incident actually does take place, one does not feel stressed.
Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay &
The Spiritual Science Research Foundation
Definition and when is it used?

4. A3 Technique – Fear of flying
PDR Process
I (Roberto) was frightened
from the moment I started
thinking of going to my friend
Anna’s wedding in Los Angeles
because I have an intense fear
of flying
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Fear
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

5. A3 Technique – Fear of flying
PDR Process
• I am hearing about my friend Anna’s wedding in Los Angeles. I am excited to go and
attend her wedding. I am booking my flight.
• I am calmly preparing for my journey.
• I am reminding myself that many people fly every day and are okay.
• I am praying and feeling the presence of God. I am feeling safe and secure.
• I am getting up on the day of my flight and feeling calm. I am getting ready and
driving to the airport.
• I am checking in and receiving my boarding pass.
• I am hearing the call to board the flight and I am boarding the aircraft while chanting
God’s Name.
• The flight is taking off and I am calmly sitting in my seat.
• I am comfortable and enjoying the flight and the view.
• The flight is landing, and I am feeling joyful.
• I am expressing gratitude to God that I am able to travel by flight successfully.
Autosuggestion

6. A3 Technique – Stress before an interview
PDR Process
I (Josh) was stressed about
facing a job interview. I thought
that I will not be able to answer
questions properly during the
interview. I also felt that I will
fail the interview.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Lack of self-confidence, Worrying
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

7. A3 Technique – Stress before an interview
PDR Process
• On the day of the interview, I am getting up and offering a prayer.
• I am chanting God’s Name and I am feeling calm.
• I am having my breakfast with a positive frame of mind and I am all set to go for the
interview. I am dressing up well in a smart and comfortable suit. I am feeling confident
that I will answer the questions well in this interview .
• I am taking a cab to the venue for the interview.
• I am entering the interview hall and smiling at the receptionist and other candidates
waiting to be interviewed.
• I am chanting as I wait for my turn. My name is being called and I am walking in
confidently with my documents smiling at the interviewers.
• I am taking a seat and answering all the questions about my education, work experience,
etc. with confidence. The conversation is flowing pleasantly, and they are looking
satisfied. I am walking out of the room confidently and feeling settled.
• I am offering gratitude for being able to answer the questions successfully during the
interview.
Autosuggestion

8. A3 Technique – Fear of driving
PDR Process
I (Alistair) am afraid of driving
on the highways and also
avoid going to the city.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Lack of self-confidence, Fear
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

9. A3 Technique – Fear of driving
PDR Process
• I am calmly getting into the car and feeling safe that God is taking care of me while I drive.
• I am praying to God for the space in the car to be purified and to be protected throughout
the journey.
• I am praying to God that He only gets the driving done through me and that He helps me to
chant continuously during travel.
• I am calmly turning on the car and remembering God's Name.
• I am calmly driving onto the street.
• I am feeling reassured that God is with me and surrounding me with a protective sheath of
the chant.
• As I am driving through the city, I am calm and alert to my surroundings.
• I am feeling confident that I can drive safely & I am responding appropriately to all the
traffic conditions.
• I am feeling calm and safe throughout the drive.
• I am arriving home safely and I am grateful to God for getting this drive done.
• I am expressing gratitude to God for getting me home safely.
Autosuggestion

10. A3 Technique – Fear of taking a driving exam
PDR Process
I (Anna) am petrified of taking
my driving exam for my
license.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Lack of self-confidence, Fear
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

11. A3 Technique – Fear of taking a driving exam
PDR Process
• I am registering for the driving exam.
• I am practicing all of what is covered during the driving exam. I am improving through
practice and feeling confident about it.
• It is the day of the driving exam. I get up and make a prayer to God to help me with the
driving exam.
• I am calmly getting into the car and feeling confident about the exam.
• I am reaching the venue and have taken my token number for the exam.
• I am chanting God’s Name as I am waiting for my turn.
• My name is called and I am greeting my examiner for the driving test.
• I am doing all the preliminary checks of the car. I am sitting in the car and it feels
comfortable.
• I am driving confidently and I am easily able to understand the examiner’s instructions.
• The examiner is smiling at me and responding positively to my driving.
• My driving exam has ended. I am feeling positive and relaxed.
• I am returning home and expressing gratitude to God for helping me to drive well.
Autosuggestion

12. A3 Technique – Feeling inferior while meeting friends at a college reunion
PDR Process
I (John) felt hesitant about
attending my college reunion
thinking I am not as successful
as my friends.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Inferiority complex, Worrying
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

13. A3 Technique – Feeling inferior while meeting friends at a
college reunion
PDR Process
• I am receiving an invitation for my 10-year college reunion.
• I am looking forward to meeting all my friends.
• I am feeling calm and relaxed on the day of the reunion.
• I am dressing up well and looking good while going for the event.
• I am feeling calm with the feeling that whatever I have achieved has been given by God.
• I am on my way to meet my friends and I am looking forward to reliving the good old
times with them.
• I am now at the venue and meeting my friends and I can feel the closeness of meeting
with them after so long. I am feeling as if it were yesterday when we last met.
• Everyone is very happy to meet me, and we are talking and reminiscing about old times.
• I am feeling confident and happy. I am talking about my family, job and my friends calmly.
Everyone is sharing about their lives freely and there is an open and warm feeling.
• The party is ending and there is a renewal in the old bond that we had.
• I am returning home feeling positive and rejuvenated.
Autosuggestion

14. A3 Technique – Feeling anxious about an exam
PDR Process
I (Jack) felt anxious about the
final exam for my organic
chemistry class.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Fear
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

15. A3 Technique – Feeling anxious about an exam
PDR Process
• I am marking the date in my calendar for my final exam in my organic chemistry class.
• I have an outline of all the materials that I need to study, and I am planning how I will go over them
to prepare for the exam.
• I am studying for the exam as per my plan and answering practice questions. I am feeling confident
and ready to take the exam. It is the day of the exam and I am feeling calm.
• I am chanting the Name of God while traveling to my college. I am walking to the exam hall knowing
that I have prepared, and I am ready to take the exam.
• The exam paper has come in my hand and I am calmly going over all the questions and marking the
ones which are easy, and that I am ready to answer first.
• I am seeing a question that I am not sure how to answer, but I am stable as I have some time and I
will pray and attempt to answer it as best as I can.
• I am going over all my answers one more time before submitting my answer sheet.
• I am coming out of the examination hall feeling satisfied and self-assured.
• I have completed the exam and I am feeling calm, realising that I was prepared to the best of my
ability. I am feeling positive and focused on chanting the Name of God. I am paying gratitude to God
for helping me to prepare for and take the exam.
Autosuggestion

16. A3 Technique – Lack of perseverance when dieting
PDR Process
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Lack of perseverance
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self
I (Nicole) feel like giving up on dieting
because I feel it is too difficult to give
up eating the foods I love. I also feel
that the results come slowly & I gain
back the weight very fast.

17. A3 Technique – Lack of perseverance when dieting
PDR Process
• I am deciding to begin dieting.
• I am feeling happy and enthusiastic to begin this new endeavour as it will help me to
improve my health and looks.
• I am making a diet plan and a schedule for exercise.
• I am certain that by abiding by the diet plan and regular exercise for a month, I will be
able to achieve my weight loss goals.
• I am also planning to have some days where I can have the food items, which I like in
appropriate portions so I can enjoy them.
• I am feeling positive because many of my friends have followed the same plan and have
got good results so I will also be able to do the same.
• I am beginning with the diet and enjoying the light feeling.
• As I persist with dieting, my weight is reducing.
• I am paying gratitude to God for helping me to follow my diet and achieve my weight loss
goals.
Autosuggestion

18. A3 Technique – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
PDR Process
While driving to work when I (Alan) see
any garbage or a sewer, then I feel
irritation and anxiety. I have the urge to
clean myself. Only after returning home
and taking a bath does that anxiety end.
If the clothes which I wore that day
touched other clothes in the cupboard, I
start washing them along with the other
clothes which were touched.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Anxiety
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

19. A3 Technique – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
PDR Process
• I am preparing to leave for work.
• I am offering a prayer to God for protection, and I am driving my car chanting God’s
Name. I am feeling relaxed and stable.
• I am feeling that the chant is cleansing me from within, which is more valuable than
external cleanliness.
• As I see the garbage or an open sewer on the road, I am remaining calm.
• I am reminding myself that this is a normal part of life that everyone faces.
• I am feeling peaceful as I continue with the rest of the journey. I am looking forward to
my work day.
• I am chanting while driving on the way back home.
• My thoughts are about looking forward to spending the evening with my family
members.
• I have reached home, and I have put my clothes in the clothes bin.
• I am at ease and spending time with my family.
• I am expressing gratitude to God for keeping me calm during my daily commute.
Autosuggestion

20. A3 Technique – Fear of my visa interview
PDR Process
I (Claire) am fearful about how I will
face the visa renewal interview.
What if I am not able to answer the
interviewer satisfactorily and my visa
is rejected ? I fear that will lose my
job due to my visa rejection.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Fear
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

21. A3 Technique – Fear of my visa interview
PDR Process
• I am thinking about my visa renewal appointment.
• I am realising God is with me and that He is in control of the situation.
• I am feeling calm about it.
• I am chanting as I am entering the interview room.
• God is giving me thoughts to speak confidently.
• During the interview, I am calm and able to speak easily.
• The interviewer is asking questions, and I am explaining the reasons for my visa
renewal.
• The interviewers are smiling and accepting my answers.
• The interview is coming to an end and I am thanking the interviewers and leaving.
• I am offering gratitude and surrendering the result to God.
• Whatever happens, I am accepting it as God’s will as He knows what is best for me.
Autosuggestion

22. A3 Technique – Shyness about meeting new people
PDR Process
I (Dylan) am joining my father’s
company. I feel shy and insecure
when my dad introduces me to his
colleagues at work.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Shyness, Insecurity
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

23. A3 Technique – Shyness about meeting new people
PDR Process
• I am with my dad at his workplace.
• I am going with him to meet his colleagues. I am feeling stable.
• He is introducing his colleagues in the room and I am greeting them with a smile.
• Each one of them is speaking to me warmly and trying to make me comfortable.
• I am able to see their qualities and their dedication towards their work.
• As I am focussed on others and what they are saying, I am starting to feel
comfortable and relaxed with them.
• I am easily speaking with each person and feel connected with them.
• I am happy to meet them and there is a mutual feeling of understanding.
• I am paying gratitude to God for showing me how to interact with new people and
develop a connection with them.
Autosuggestion

24. A3 Technique – Lack of confidence in starting a business
PDR Process
I (Jenny) have started a new
fashion business project. I am
unsure and nervous as to whether
it will be a success.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Lack of confidence
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

25. A3 Technique – Lack of confidence in starting a business
PDR Process
• I am working on the Fashion Fall collection.
• I start with a prayer and I am chanting mentally.
• I am booking the venue for the show with confidence and enthusiasm.
• I am feeling that at each step of the project, I will be learning something new, and I
am giving it my best.
• This positive thinking is giving me the energy and stability for the next stage of the
project.
• I am giving directions to the team members and explaining how to go about their
respective parts.
• Everything is happening in a planned manner.
• I am enjoying the process and all the preparations.
• I am feeling grateful for all the skills God has given me, and I am able to successfully
go through all the stages of the project right up to its completion.
Autosuggestion

26. A3 Technique – Timidity and shyness in speaking to women
PDR Process
I (Timothy) have a lot of difficulty
speaking to women. As a result, I
am not able to make friends with
Sarah even though she is in my
MBA class, as I freeze in her
presence.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Timidity, Shyness
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

27. A3 Technique – Timidity and shyness in speaking
to women
PDR Process
• I am going for my MBA class and feeling calm.
• I am entering the classroom and greeting Sarah.
• She is smiling and greeting me back.
• I am feeling at ease and striking a conversation with her about the project, which we
need to do the next week.
• As the conversation is continuing, I am starting to relax and feel it is easy to have a
conversation with Sarah.
• I am asking her if she would like to have coffee and she is agreeing.
• We are having coffee at a nearby coffee shop and having a nice conversation about
our likes and dislikes, careers, movies, etc.
• I am feeling happy and comfortable, and realise that Sarah is very friendly and easy
going.
• We are saying our goodbyes and leaving. I am offering gratitude to God for helping
me to overcome my timidity and develop confidence.
Autosuggestion

28. A3 Technique – Anxiety about meeting one’s ex-husband
PDR Process
I (Julia) am supposed to attend my
best friend (Holly’s) 30th birthday
party where my ex-husband (Leo) is
also going to be present. I am
anxious because we ended our
relationship on a bad note.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Anxiety
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

29. A3 Technique – Anxiety about meeting one’s
ex-husband
PDR Process
• I am very happy that I am going for my friend Holly’s 30th birthday party.
• I am getting ready and looking forward to celebrating the evening with Holly.
• I am feeling stable as I am entering the venue and greeting everyone.
• I am wishing my friend Holly happy birthday warmly and giving her a birthday present. I
can see my ex-husband Leo at the party. He is sitting at a table along with the friends we
have in common.
• I am feeling calm and confident as I walk up to the table to meet everyone.
• I am greeting Leo along with my other friends with a smile and our conversation is
flowing naturally.
• Leo is enquiring about my job and family and I am answering him in a poised manner.
• I am joining Holly and my other friends at a nearby table to enjoy the rest of the party. I
am feeling grateful that I was able to go through the evening with ease and converse with
Leo as with any other acquaintance.
• I am leaving the birthday party and driving home while chanting God’s Name.
Autosuggestion

30. A3 Technique – Submissive
PDR Process
I (Ken) cannot stand up to my co-
worker Billy. Often I do as he says
and end up completing his
assignments while he enjoys
himself during the weekend.
Mistake / Shortcoming
Type of mistake : Incorrect reaction
AS technique : A3
Whose defect caused the most stress
in the incident / Who is responsible ? : Self
PD : Submissive
Analysis
The whole incident needs to be written in the
present continuous tense imagining that one is
facing a difficult situation successfully.
How to frame?
On next pageAS
Made aware by (self/others) : Self

31. A3 Technique – Submissive
PDR Process
• Billy is asking me to help him with his part of the assignment.
• I am looking at him steadily and acknowledging his request.
• I am praying to God to give me the strength to handle the situation calmly.
• I am asking Billy about the details of the assignment.
• I am calmly deciding whether his request is reasonable.
• I am assessing that his request is unreasonable.
• I am calmly explaining to him that I have prior commitments and I will not be able to
complete his part of the assignment.
• Even when Billy is pushing his way, I am maintaining my stand.
• Billy goes back to his seat and I am continuing with my work.
• I am expressing gratitude to God for giving me the strength to face Billy and the
ability to put across my point assertively.
• I am having renewed confidence in my ability to stand up for myself.
Autosuggestion