4 Powerful Ways To Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind to ASPIRE TO GREATNESS !!!
It’s the evening before your 7-day Caribbean
cruise to Antigua. As you pack your suitcase, you
are filled with anticipation of all the fun and
adventurous things you and your six friends will
do while cruising on the ship and indulging in
the sights and activities on the Antiguan Island.
Beep, beep, beep…the alarm reads 5:00 AM. You
jump excitedly out of bed and shower and dress
within record time. Screeching outside your doors
are the tires of the yellow cab destined to the
airport. As the driver zips and whizzes through
traffic, you conference in the group to ensure
everyone is en route to the airport.
Seven hours after the ship sets sail, you and your
friends sense something has gone awry as you
watch the staff move in a hurried fashion on the
upper and lower decks. On your way to the rest-
room you overhear a crewman saying to another,
“Can you believe the ship is off course? They
better hurry and reprogram the system so the
ship can get back on course.” Like the ship,
many of you are off course. Why? Because of
the faulty programming in your subconscious
mind. Before you get offended, we all have
faulty programming. To get to the place you
desire to be in life, you must reprogram your
subconscious mind for success!
“You are like a captain navigating a ship. He
must give the right orders, and
likewise, you must give the right orders
(thoughts and images) to your
subconscious mind which
controls and governs all your experiences.” ~ Dr. Joseph Murphy
So, what is the subconscious mind?
The subconscious is the part of your mind that is
not immediately accessible by your conscious
mind; it functions below your normal level of
waking consciousness. Envision your sub-cons
-cious as a huge filing cabinet that stores files
such as: every wonderful and traumatic
experience you have ever had, habits, skills, and
every visual image you have ever seen. In
contrast, the conscious part of your mind is
responsible for logic, generating thoughts, being
proactive and deciding which path to take. In
your conscious mind, all of these functions are
completely under your control, unlike your sub-
conscious mind. The conscious mind makes
decisions and gives orders to the subconscious
mind. Therefore, the subconscious will carry out
the directive based on what is programmed, not
necessarily what you are requesting. Yes…
I know, it sounds a bit scary….keep reading.
Your subconscious mind carries out the instruc-
tions of your conscious mind without questioning.
Within your subconscious lies all your beliefs
(including limited beliefs) and habits (what you
do every day). Our beliefs and habits control our
everyday life. Were you aware that 88% of your
mind is comprised of the subconscious, which
you do not actively control? On a daily basis you
only use 12% of your conscious mind. Therefore,
your subconscious mind is at the helm; it’s
running the ship–you.
Is your ship on course?
Are you sailing in the right direction?
Is your subconscious mind programmed to help
you achieve success in every area of your life?
How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind
There are several ways to reprogram the sub-cons
-cious mind. We will explore four powerful and
effective strategies within this article. These
strategies are affirmations, visualization,
meditation and positive self-talk. Limited
beliefs and negative habits can be reprogrammed
by using affirmations. The subconscious mind
learns through repetition. An affirmation is
a definitive statement asserting
that something exists or is true. Every
belief and habit you possess was formed through
repetition; and we can implant new ones the
same way. The first step toward implanting new
beliefs and developing new habits is to know
exactly what you really want to have, do and be.
So, let’s explore affirmations!
Strategy 1: Affirmations
Affirmations are an effective way to plant positive
messages into your subconscious. It is one of the
most effective ways to change a limited or
negative belief. You must be careful of what you
affirm as it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. If
you continuously say “this is never going
to work,” then it is highly probable that things
never will.
Repetition of an affirmation changes the neural
pathways in your brain over time to produce the
new belief. Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz, MD, PhD, a
practicing neuro-psychiatrist and associate
professor of psychiatry at the University of
Vermont School of Medicine says, “We can
rewire the patterns in our brain
with cognitive behavioral therapy or
affirmations. Affirmations change the way
our brains are wired and the brain lights up
differently.”
Here are some examples of affirmations:
1. I am a genius and use my mind, talents, gifts
and abilities to produce wealth.
2. I am living a life of divine purpose and destiny.
3. I am emotionally, mentally and psychologically
sound.
4. I am focused and driven to create the life I
want and deserve the best in life.
5. I am a money magnet; money flows to me.
Strategy 2: Visualization
Visualization is a technique that involves focus-
ing on positive mental images in
order to achieve a particular
goal. It is the ability to vividly imagine something
—to “see” it in the mind’s eye—before it exists in
any physical reality. Steve Jobs had a clear
mental image of what the iPhone would look like
and its functions and features before he and his
team began to design and build it. Visual images
have a huge impact on your brain, both
consciously and subconsciously. Consequently,
visualization is a great way to program/reprogram
your subconscious mind.
{Note: Visualization does not guarantee success.
It also does not replace hard work and practice.
But when combined with diligent effort (and, I
would add, a strong support network), it is a
powerful way to achieve positive, behavioral
change and create the life you desire.}
Here’s a powerful example of visualization in motion:
Dr. Lee Pulos, a Sports Psychologist, Olympic
Team Trainer, and the author of “The Power
of Visualization,” describes an experiment
the Soviets did with their 1980 Olympic Team
and its highly skilled, world-class athletes.The
athletes were divided into four groups using
varying degrees of physical and visualization
exercises. Below is a chart illustrating the
methods used. ( Click here For further learning
on Power Of Visualization)
Groups [% of Method Used]
(Physical Practice) {Visualization}
Group A (100%) {0%}
Group B (75%) {25%}
Group C (50%) {50%}
Group D (25%) {75%}
So which team do you think won? At the end of the
Moscow Olympics and the Lake Placid Olympics,
Group D had won the most medals. There are
countless other examples.
VISUALIZATION WORKS!
Strategy 3: Meditation
Meditation plays a vital role in reprogramming the
subconscious mind, because it helps to still the
mind. In this state, your brain becomes more
receptive; it becomes fertile ground for whatever
you want to “implant” into the mind. Your
conscious mind engages in the activities of writing
powerful goals, creating a vision state, and develo
-ping affirmations. To have those seeds take root
and flourish into reality, we have to get those
words and images soaked deep into our sub-cons
-cious mind. Placing yourself in a meditative state
is an excellent way to help that process. Regular
meditation trains your mind to hold its focus
without getting distracted. Over time, meditation
helps you to become laser focused.
Strategy 4: Positive Self-Talk
Several years ago, I read a powerful book, titled
"What to Say When You Talk To Yourself,”
by Shad Helmstetter about the power of the
mind and using positive self-talk as a tool to
reprogram the subconscious mind.
On a daily basis, we spend more time talking to
ourselves than any other person. Whether it’s a
verbal tirade, an analytical discussion or the
incessant chatter that takes place within our
mind. Our self-talk dictates our mood, behavior
and guides our choices and decisions. Perhaps
the most powerful influence on your attitude and
emotions is what you say to yourself, and believe.
As I always say, “It is not what happens
to you that really matters, but what you say
to yourself about what happened.”
Your response to the event or situation is what
determines your thoughts and feelings and
ultimately, your actions. By effectively managing
your self-talk, you can begin to live your life on
a higher level and create the life you truly want
and deserve.
Your subconscious mind will believe whatever
you tell it most. Therefore, you must spend time
each day intentionally speaking positive self-talk
to yourself. It is only through repetition that your
subconscious mind will adopt its new
programming.Then and only then, will you begin
to change the autopilot of your mind to think
these new thoughts automatically.
So, how can reprogramming your subconscious
mind help you to ASPIRE TO GREATNESS?
Well, I am so glad you asked . Here’s the quick
answer, “EVERYTHING.” Everything begins and
ends in your mind. If you want to LIVE…DO…BE on
a higher level, you must cultivate a mindset that
will support that. So, let’s start reprogramming
our subconscious mind for success!
Based on what you have read today, please review
the four strategies and share in the comments
section below, what you WILL commit to do with
-in the next 24 hours to help you ASPIRE TO
GREATNESS! Come on now…no procrastination.
Procrastination is for losers and you are a winner .
Thank you for sharing and have a FANSPIRING day my friend.
Always Aspiring,
Your Sister and Friend
Rosalynd
It’s the evening before your 7-day Caribbean
cruise to Antigua. As you pack your suitcase, you
are filled with anticipation of all the fun and
adventurous things you and your six friends will
do while cruising on the ship and indulging in
the sights and activities on the Antiguan Island.
Beep, beep, beep…the alarm reads 5:00 AM. You
jump excitedly out of bed and shower and dress
within record time. Screeching outside your doors
are the tires of the yellow cab destined to the
airport. As the driver zips and whizzes through
traffic, you conference in the group to ensure
everyone is en route to the airport.
Seven hours after the ship sets sail, you and your
friends sense something has gone awry as you
watch the staff move in a hurried fashion on the
upper and lower decks. On your way to the rest-
room you overhear a crewman saying to another,
“Can you believe the ship is off course? They
better hurry and reprogram the system so the
ship can get back on course.” Like the ship,
many of you are off course. Why? Because of
the faulty programming in your subconscious
mind. Before you get offended, we all have
faulty programming. To get to the place you
desire to be in life, you must reprogram your
subconscious mind for success!
“You are like a captain navigating a ship. He
must give the right orders, and
likewise, you must give the right orders
(thoughts and images) to your
subconscious mind which
controls and governs all your experiences.” ~ Dr. Joseph Murphy
So, what is the subconscious mind?
The subconscious is the part of your mind that is
not immediately accessible by your conscious
mind; it functions below your normal level of
waking consciousness. Envision your sub-cons
-cious as a huge filing cabinet that stores files
such as: every wonderful and traumatic
experience you have ever had, habits, skills, and
every visual image you have ever seen. In
contrast, the conscious part of your mind is
responsible for logic, generating thoughts, being
proactive and deciding which path to take. In
your conscious mind, all of these functions are
completely under your control, unlike your sub-
conscious mind. The conscious mind makes
decisions and gives orders to the subconscious
mind. Therefore, the subconscious will carry out
the directive based on what is programmed, not
necessarily what you are requesting. Yes…
I know, it sounds a bit scary….keep reading.
Your subconscious mind carries out the instruc-
tions of your conscious mind without questioning.
Within your subconscious lies all your beliefs
(including limited beliefs) and habits (what you
do every day). Our beliefs and habits control our
everyday life. Were you aware that 88% of your
mind is comprised of the subconscious, which
you do not actively control? On a daily basis you
only use 12% of your conscious mind. Therefore,
your subconscious mind is at the helm; it’s
running the ship–you.
Is your ship on course?
Are you sailing in the right direction?
Is your subconscious mind programmed to help
you achieve success in every area of your life?
How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind
There are several ways to reprogram the sub-cons
-cious mind. We will explore four powerful and
effective strategies within this article. These
strategies are affirmations, visualization,
meditation and positive self-talk. Limited
beliefs and negative habits can be reprogrammed
by using affirmations. The subconscious mind
learns through repetition. An affirmation is
a definitive statement asserting
that something exists or is true. Every
belief and habit you possess was formed through
repetition; and we can implant new ones the
same way. The first step toward implanting new
beliefs and developing new habits is to know
exactly what you really want to have, do and be.
So, let’s explore affirmations!
Strategy 1: Affirmations
Affirmations are an effective way to plant positive
messages into your subconscious. It is one of the
most effective ways to change a limited or
negative belief. You must be careful of what you
affirm as it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. If
you continuously say “this is never going
to work,” then it is highly probable that things
never will.
Repetition of an affirmation changes the neural
pathways in your brain over time to produce the
new belief. Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz, MD, PhD, a
practicing neuro-psychiatrist and associate
professor of psychiatry at the University of
Vermont School of Medicine says, “We can
rewire the patterns in our brain
with cognitive behavioral therapy or
affirmations. Affirmations change the way
our brains are wired and the brain lights up
differently.”
Here are some examples of affirmations:
1. I am a genius and use my mind, talents, gifts
and abilities to produce wealth.
2. I am living a life of divine purpose and destiny.
3. I am emotionally, mentally and psychologically
sound.
4. I am focused and driven to create the life I
want and deserve the best in life.
5. I am a money magnet; money flows to me.
Strategy 2: Visualization
Visualization is a technique that involves focus-
ing on positive mental images in
order to achieve a particular
goal. It is the ability to vividly imagine something
—to “see” it in the mind’s eye—before it exists in
any physical reality. Steve Jobs had a clear
mental image of what the iPhone would look like
and its functions and features before he and his
team began to design and build it. Visual images
have a huge impact on your brain, both
consciously and subconsciously. Consequently,
visualization is a great way to program/reprogram
your subconscious mind.
{Note: Visualization does not guarantee success.
It also does not replace hard work and practice.
But when combined with diligent effort (and, I
would add, a strong support network), it is a
powerful way to achieve positive, behavioral
change and create the life you desire.}
Here’s a powerful example of visualization in motion:
Dr. Lee Pulos, a Sports Psychologist, Olympic
Team Trainer, and the author of “The Power
of Visualization,” describes an experiment
the Soviets did with their 1980 Olympic Team
and its highly skilled, world-class athletes.The
athletes were divided into four groups using
varying degrees of physical and visualization
exercises. Below is a chart illustrating the
methods used. ( Click here For further learning
on Power Of Visualization)
Groups [% of Method Used]
(Physical Practice) {Visualization}
Group A (100%) {0%}
Group B (75%) {25%}
Group C (50%) {50%}
Group D (25%) {75%}
So which team do you think won? At the end of the
Moscow Olympics and the Lake Placid Olympics,
Group D had won the most medals. There are
countless other examples.
VISUALIZATION WORKS!
Strategy 3: Meditation
Meditation plays a vital role in reprogramming the
subconscious mind, because it helps to still the
mind. In this state, your brain becomes more
receptive; it becomes fertile ground for whatever
you want to “implant” into the mind. Your
conscious mind engages in the activities of writing
powerful goals, creating a vision state, and develo
-ping affirmations. To have those seeds take root
and flourish into reality, we have to get those
words and images soaked deep into our sub-cons
-cious mind. Placing yourself in a meditative state
is an excellent way to help that process. Regular
meditation trains your mind to hold its focus
without getting distracted. Over time, meditation
helps you to become laser focused.
Strategy 4: Positive Self-Talk
Several years ago, I read a powerful book, titled
"What to Say When You Talk To Yourself,”
by Shad Helmstetter about the power of the
mind and using positive self-talk as a tool to
reprogram the subconscious mind.
On a daily basis, we spend more time talking to
ourselves than any other person. Whether it’s a
verbal tirade, an analytical discussion or the
incessant chatter that takes place within our
mind. Our self-talk dictates our mood, behavior
and guides our choices and decisions. Perhaps
the most powerful influence on your attitude and
emotions is what you say to yourself, and believe.
As I always say, “It is not what happens
to you that really matters, but what you say
to yourself about what happened.”
Your response to the event or situation is what
determines your thoughts and feelings and
ultimately, your actions. By effectively managing
your self-talk, you can begin to live your life on
a higher level and create the life you truly want
and deserve.
Your subconscious mind will believe whatever
you tell it most. Therefore, you must spend time
each day intentionally speaking positive self-talk
to yourself. It is only through repetition that your
subconscious mind will adopt its new
programming.Then and only then, will you begin
to change the autopilot of your mind to think
these new thoughts automatically.
So, how can reprogramming your subconscious
mind help you to ASPIRE TO GREATNESS?
Well, I am so glad you asked . Here’s the quick
answer, “EVERYTHING.” Everything begins and
ends in your mind. If you want to LIVE…DO…BE on
a higher level, you must cultivate a mindset that
will support that. So, let’s start reprogramming
our subconscious mind for success!
Based on what you have read today, please review
the four strategies and share in the comments
section below, what you WILL commit to do with
-in the next 24 hours to help you ASPIRE TO
GREATNESS! Come on now…no procrastination.
Procrastination is for losers and you are a winner .
Thank you for sharing and have a FANSPIRING day my friend.
Always Aspiring,
Your Sister and Friend
Rosalynd
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