ALIGNING YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND WITH YOUR CONSCIOUS GOALS

the details and applaud before you judge. // Why do you feel that way? When did it begin? How does it show itself in your body, behavior, thoughts? Your intention is to understand these fears as much

It is said that we only use a small portion of our brain's capacity and that our subconscious mind is so much more powerful. It often becomes the driving force in so much of what we do. It is the 'why' that has been programmed in our brains, whether from experience or thoughts of an experience. Our thoughts, when repeated become beliefs which in turn are expressed in our behaviors.

In a later discussion, we will look more closely at ways the brain acts in relation to trauma and experience, how it may manifest and also ways to gain emotional and mental health and wellness. This short video on MarieForleo.com with Dr. Catherine Coullatt provides great insight and guides you as to how to align your subconscious mind with your conscious goals in 5 steps.

'3% of our processing power is in our conscious mind and 97% is subconscious or autonomic, such as habits, breath, digestion etc. The power of your subconscious mind is a million times greater than your conscious mind. Not to say that the ego/will are weak but to know that even as powerful as they are, there exists within us something even a million times more powerful.'
'We usually go about challenges with our conscious mind, will, ego, determination - but if this is in contrast to the 97% (subconscious beliefs), then you will manifest which is greater. We must give clear direction by reinforcing and aligning it with your conscious goals (much like a computer).' 

'We need to get the most of our powerful subconscious mind by developing good habits, gaining mastery and becoming adept.'
 

Marie Forleo and Dr. Coullatt discuss a specific example as a reference in the video that you may relate to. Here are Dr. Coullatt's '5 steps to get your sub-conscious on board with your conscious goals and desires'.

1. BE HUMBLE - Trust the subconscious enough that you want to learn from it. Listen to the wisdom you can find in your resistance. // You'll see that which you are resistant to, is the challenge that you discover growth. There's a lesson there.
2. GET SPECIFIC - What exactly are these fears? Interview your subconscious like anyone you'd interview or want information from. Apply genuine curiosity and compassion. Get the details and applaud before you judge. // Why do you feel that way? When did it begin? How does it show itself in your body, behavior, thoughts? Your intention is to understand these fears as much as you can so you may have information to use as direction.
3. MAKE A PROMISE - Set the intention to work it out and not against it. Make it a non-issue and make a promise. Tension dissipates and makes room to work it out. // I see what this is and this is what I will do. I will not focus on what this is but on what I promised to do.
4. GET EXAMPLES - Use exemplary examples. Douse the subconscious with positive examples and case studies. Let the subconscious know what is possible. marry your heart and mind. The subconscious will do whatever you tell it is possible. // Your mind needs to conceive what the heart desires. Think thoughts affirming your potential.
5. SOLIDIFY AND AFFIRM - The more you engrain in your subconscious, the more you can capitalize on its power and resources to facilitate and even execute your goal on your behalf - a reminder of what's possible. The road and only road in light of the promise made. Repeat as often as it feels good - right before bed, upon waking and during/after meditation as those times, the subconscious is most receptive. // Strengthen your beliefs with increased desired thoughts. 

So, how do we become aware of our self-sabotage and align our subconscious and conscious mind?

Tip #1: Know that you are WORTHY of the goals you set

Because the subconscious works off of deeply-rooted beliefs, it is not enough to simply change our actions. We have to address the underlying mindset that created the poor actions in the first place. Practice knowing that you are capable of achieving everything that you desire, and more importantly, that you are deserving. It may take a while to fully adopt the “I can do anything” mindset into your belief system, but breathing life into your talents and building yourself up with affirming statements every day will go a long way. Once you know and truly believe that you are worthy, you will release the limiting behaviors of self-sabotage that interrupt your progress.

Tip #2: Align your ACTIONS with your words

As the saying goes, don’t just talk about it, be about it. Sometimes, even when we’ve built ourselves up with positive thoughts and affirmations, our actions take a little longer to get on board. Old habits die hard, and so it is important to make a daily, moment-to-moment concerted effort to choose actions which reflect your higher self. This often requires us to move through a period of discomfort or unease as we demand more of ourselves. Some examples may be going to bed earlier, waking up later, prioritizing a healthy diet and exercise regimen. All of these actions help to back up those affirming thoughts we’ve chosen, so that the more we follow through, the more we step into who we have declared ourselves to be.

Tip #3: Practice MINDFULNESS

The more you go through the motions of life on autopilot, the less attention you pay to the narrative being told by your subconscious. When you slow down and practice mindfulness, you bring subconscious thoughts and beliefs to the forefront where you can confront and reconstruct them into healthier ideas that better serve you. Meditating or free-writing into a journal are great methods of clearing out the junk from your mind, and getting to the root of the ideas that you’ve been holding onto without even knowing. You cannot heal what you won’t reveal, so incorporate some mindfulness practice into your routine so that you may acknowledge beliefs that no longer have a place within you.
 
Following through on the promises you make to yourself will only happen if your conscious and subconscious mind are in alignment.  Bring your subconscious mind into complete agreement with your conscious thoughts, and you will see a significant difference in how you set and accomplish your goals.

What the mind can conceive and the heart can believe you will achieve.

 

With a doctorate in Interpersonal Communication and Psychology, I’m always on the lookout for techniques and strategies that bring out the very best in people. I want to help people achieve their goals and realize their dreams.

Based on the research that has been conducted in the last 50 years, I know you can get your conscious and subconscious mind to work for you instead of against you. You can change your attitude, your behavior, your habits, and ultimately the direction of your life.

 

And one of the quickest ways to do that is through the use of subliminal programming. But first you need to understand how your mind works. Then you can take control of it.

In essence, your brain has two hemispheres known as the left-brain and the right-brain. The left-brain is analytical, logical, and somewhat addicted to doing things the same way it has always done them. It remembers how things are done and unless it is forced or coaxed to change, it probably won’t.

 

The left-brain functions this way because it is very effective most of the time. It saves energy. You don’t have to stare at your pants each morning and figure out how to put them on. You know the way you have done it in the past, and it works. So you’ll put your pants on the same way each and every day. Secondly, your left brain saves time. As you repeat a certain task, your muscles get trained. They work together quickly and efficiently to get the task accomplished. It’s called motor muscle memory.

 

Let me give you an example. You are no doubt very good at tying your shoes because you have done it thousands of times. You don’t even have to think about it. Your hands do it by themselves. You can even do it while carrying on a conversation. You’re involved in a remarkably efficient process compared to a four-year old who hasn’t quite figured it out. Every muscle in the child’s body is tense. He is burning enough calories to run a marathon, and his shoes aren’t getting any closer to being tied.

 

So it’s obvious the left-brain serves a very important purpose. You can imagine the chaos you would experience if your mind would not form habits or repeat actions. You would stare at your shoelaces dumbly every morning. Or picture the frustrated farmer. Every time he got on his tractor he would have to relearn the controls. He would have to figure out how to get to his field and how to plant his corn. Needless to say, left-brain memories make our lives quite livable.

 

There is a downside, however. After a while, your habits become entrenched in your right brain. Your right brain is concerned with emotions and attitudes, with creativity and inspiration. Your right brain is concerned with what “feels” good, right, or familiar. It does not and cannot judge whether your habits are good or bad.

 

For example, you may habitually overeat or smoke because it feels good or familiar — even though you know it is bad for you.

 

It may even go a step further. You may have mental habits where you think poorly of yourself. These familiar thought patterns may be holding you back from achieving all the success you would like on and off the job. And to make things worse, you may find change and success somewhat elusive because you don’t even realize you’re reinforcing the same old habits and thoughts. Those old habits and thoughts just feel good or familiar.

 

So if you want incredible success in your life, you’ve got a problem. Your left-brain filters out all the ideas that haven’t been used before. It fights the very changes that are needed to make success a reality. And your right brain resists anything that doesn’t feel good.

 

Somehow or other, you must bypass your left brain filter and plant simple, positive, feel-good messages in your right brain. It’s how you eliminate the bad habits that are getting in the way of your success. It’s how you reprogram your mind for the goals you want to achieve.

 

That’s why subliminal programming is so powerful. When you listen to subliminal CD’s, you only hear the music. The music is designed to relax the critical part of your mind that resists new ideas. It helps you get past the filter of your left-brain. And the music is designed to feel good, which will appeal to your right brain and help you adopt new, healthier ways of thinking and behaving.

 

However, embedded in the music are thousands of positive affirmations. I know. I put them into my subliminal CDs. I put them there at slightly lower level of volume. Your mind will hear the positive affirmations, but you will not be consciously aware of them.

 

The very fact that you are not consciously aware of the subliminal messages makes them readily acceptable. Your mind just soaks them up. The positive affirmations by-pass the “filters” I mentioned a moment ago.

 

Of course you’re wondering if it works. I’d wonder the same thing. So I’ll give you lots of research evidence from the leading universities of the world in next week’s “Tuesday Tip.” But here’s what some of my clients have said. Over the years, they have sent me scores of testimonials and thanks after using my subliminal tapes and CD’s.

 

One such person was Beverly, a businesswoman. She wrote:

“Dr. Zimmerman,

 

A few months ago, my boss attended one of your seminars and purchased several copies of your tapes for our group at work. I borrowed the subliminal achievement and subliminal self-confidence tapes. And wow, what a difference they’ve made. I cannot thank you enough.”

 

“Before I listened to the tapes, I struggled with a lifetime of difficulty. I lacked self-confidence, and I didn’t follow through on things. I quit college 25 years before.”

 

“Then I listened to your subliminal tapes. I decided to go back to college. The tapes helped me to study better, and they have given me a confidence and outlook on life that I have NEVER experienced before. I listen to them regularly and even hear the music in my head when I am not listening to the tapes. I thanked my boss for buying the tapes and told her of my ‘miracle transformation’.”

 

“Thank you so very much, Dr. Zimmerman. Your method works!! My family and friends have noticed major changes in me for the better. I have too. I have told everyone about your tapes and the differences they have made in my life.”

She signed her letter, “Beverly, a very thankful and now successful professional.”

 

Craig, a manager in a construction company, wrote about the changes in his life and career. He wrote: “Your subliminal CD’s have changed my attitude towards life. And others have noticed the positive change and have commented on it. I used to manage large construction projects out of a fear of failure, but now I manage through a positive belief that I can do it.”

 Action:  You can’t expect a computer to work if you don’t know how to work it. And likewise, you can’t expect to get the full benefit of your mind if you don’t know how to use it. Spend a few minutes studying how the mind works, and you’ll be in greater control of your future and your success.