Determine the problematic predisposition.
Elicit the current sub-modalities (Image A).
Elicit sub-modalities from the aversion image (Image B).
Change the sub-modalities of the predisposition image.
Lock the new sub-modalities firmly in place.
Test.
Future pace.
A predisposition is a tendency that is not yet a habit. It is when you hold a particular thought pattern and can’t let go of it, or when you act in a particular way and catch yourself “too late.” This pattern helps you to abandon the predisposition by turning the compulsion into an aversion. In other words, it turns a specific thing or action you “like” into one you “dislike.” Review your knowledge of sub-modalities before you try out this pattern.
Step 1: Determine the nature of the problematic predisposition. #
Think of something that you like doing or thinking about but wish you did not like. Can you define it in a statement?
Step 2: Elicit the current sub-modalities (Image A). #
As you think about this predisposition, elicit the sub-modalities of this mental image. Specifically, check for driver sub-modalities such as size, light, distance, etc.
Step 3: Elicit sub-modalities from the aversion image (Image B). #
Now think of something you dislike and elicit the sub-modalities in that image. Again, specifically check for driver sub-modalities.
Step 4: Change the sub-modalities of the predisposition image. #
Take the sub-modalities you’ve elicited from Image B and apply them to Image A. If in Image B, for example, the image was to the left and 3 feet in size, make Image A go to the same location and enhance (or reduce) it to the same size as Image B. Work through all driver sub-modalities.
Step 5: Ensure that the new sub-modalities are securely in place. #
Imagine that you could “stamp” Image A as it is now with the copied sub-modalities of Image B, making the new sub-modalities locked into Image A firmly.
Step 6: Test. #
How is it different now that you think about something you used to enjoy doing or thinking about?If there is still a tendency to like doing or thinking X (image A content), go back through the steps and elicit more driver sub-modalities.
Step 7: Future Pace. #
Imagine a realistic and specific time in the near future when you might find yourself tempted to do or think X (image A content). Can you feel the aversion?