>>13377102I doubt metabolic states are a factor. Well, unless you're too busy starving to focus on the task.
Self-brainwash requires effort more than IQ.
Sure, to realize things on your own you'd need some intellect and introspection. But just like anyone can read up and perform meditation, so can they brainwash themselves.
The usual problem is that the main personality is rooted in memories, so a change of environment is necessary for any big change to happen quickly.
Small changes can happen over time with affirmations and similiar self-suggestion methods.
People normally have a plethora of situational sub-personalities, it's just that they're not aware that they're doing it. They can be one way at work, a different one among friends, and entirely something else at home.
Just acknowledging this fact is a big step into taking control of oneself
You are right that toggling mental traits or switching mindset requires a few seconds. But the key is habit and self-awareness.
There are many tools available for someone who wants to work on changing their own personality.
But yeah, It takes effort, very few people have the motivation to put in the work to do anything.
