Subconscious

The human brain is the most complex physical entity in the universe.

The subconscious mind "is the part of your mind that operates below the level of conscious awareness. It stores memories, beliefs, and past experiences, influencing thoughts and actions without you consciously realizing it. Think of it as a vast database constantly processing information and shaping your responses."

"While often used interchangeably, the terms "subconscious" and unconscious refer to distinct, though related, aspects of the mind. The subconscious is a level of mental activity below conscious awareness, influencing thoughts and behaviors without direct conscious control. The unconscious, in a Freudian context, refers to a deeper, more inaccessible realm of the mind, containing repressed memories and instincts." (See also: What is the subconscious and unconscious mind?).

According to Kendra Cherry, MSEd:

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The very idea that the unconscious exists has been controversial. A number of researchers have criticized the notion and questioned if there actually is an unconscious mind at all. More recently in the field of cognitive psychology, researchers have focused on automatic and implicit functions to describe things that were previously attributed to the unconscious. According to this approach, there are many cognitive functions that take place outside of our conscious awareness.

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Individuals potentially changing their subconscious thinking

See also: Neuroplasticity and Mindset and Attitude and Limiting beliefs and Growth mindset and Self-awareness and journaling and Habit and Action orientation and Goal setting and Self-control and Willpower and Emotional intelligence and Visualization and Self-talk and Positive thinking and Negative thinking and Rational thinking and Critical thinking and Evidence-based thinking and Christian meditative prayer and Virtue and Humility and Courage and Self-Confidence and Fear and Openness and Intellectual humility and Change management and Risk and Risk management and Comfort zone and Adventure and Mental toughness and Psychological resilience and Antifragility and Hypnosis and Mindfulness and Social influence and Social intelligence and Social networking

It is thought that it may be possible to change one's subconscious mind through various techniques. This process, frequently called reprogramming the subconscious, involves influencing the deeply held beliefs and patterns that shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By consciously working to change these patterns, it is thought that one can create more positive and empowering beliefs that align with your desired outcomes.

Techniques thought to be potentially able to change subconscious thinking:

1. Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections is called neuroplasticity. This means you can create new pathways in your brain that become stronger than the old, limiting ones. Repetition and consistent effort are key to solidifying these new pathways.

Usain Bolt avoids thinking about his weaknesses before a race. Sometimes he thinks about how he will celebrate if he wins. See: Self-talk

Usain Bolt beating Tyson Gay and setting a 100 meter world record at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany.

2. Techniques for reprogramming your subconscious thinking:

• Increase one's self-awareness. For example, engage in journaling.

• Improve your mindset and have a better attitude. See also: Growth mindset

• Increase and/or improve positive habits and eliminate negative habits. Consciously building new, positive habits can lead to automatic, subconscious behavior patterns. Practice the habits of critical thinking, rational thinking and evidence-based thinking.

• Having a more action orientation

• Goal setting. Goals serve as guiding stars that help align one's thoughts, actions, and beliefs towards positive outcomes

• Repetition is the mother of learning. Through repetition, behavior becomes more automatic. Repetition with new, strong, positive emotions can assist with reprogramming your subconscious mind.

• Increasing one's self-control and willpower

• Increasing one's emotional intelligence

• Visualization: Actively visualize your desired outcomes, engaging all your senses, to train your subconscious to believe in their possibility.

• Self-talk and positive thinking. Eliminate/reduce negative thinking and limiting beliefs/thinking. Repeat positive statements about your goals, focusing on each word with belief, to challenge and overcome negative self-talk.

• Christian meditative prayer and meditation: Christian meditative prayer and meditation helps you relax your mind, access deeper levels of awareness, and identify and release negative patterns.

• Become more virtuous - especially the virtues of courage and humility. Tackle one's fears. See also: Confidence

• Increase one's openness and embrace change. Practice sensible risk management in relation to life's risks. Realize that life has uncertainty (See: Managing in a VUCA environment). See: Change management and Adventure and Mental toughness and Psychological resilience and Antifragility

• Gratitude: Expressing gratitude for what you have can shift your focus to positive aspects and accelerate the manifestation process.

• Self-Hypnosis

• Practice mindfulness

St. Paul defends his preaching (Giovanni Ricco).

The Apostle Paul taught: "Do not be deceived:‘Bad company ruins good morals.’" (1 Corinthians 15:33).

See: Social influence

• Practice self-care such as stress management

• Positive social influence and eliminate negative social influences. See also: Social intelligence and Social networking and Reputation

• Change one's environment so it is more uplifting

3. Key Principles

• Consistency is crucial: Regular practice of these techniques is essential for long-term change.

• Belief is powerful: The more you believe in the possibility of change, the more effectively you can reprogram your subconscious.

• Identify and address limiting beliefs: Become aware of the negative thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back and actively work to replace them with positive ones.

Resources on individuals potentially changing their subconscious thinking

• A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind
• 7 Ways to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind That Can Change Your Life
• 7 Ways to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind Fast
• The 2 Most Powerful Ways to Change Your Subconscious Mind
• How to Reprogram the Subconscious Mind to Reach Your Goals
• How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind Fast
• How to reprogram your subconscious mind and hack yourself into success
• Reprogram Your Subconscious: Cultivate Emotional Intelligence now
• Unlocking Your True Potential: Tapping into Your Subconscious Mind
• Why Take Control of the Subconscious Mind
• Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind for Lasting Success

Videos:

• Reprogramming one's subconscious mind - video playlist, Video playlist

Hypnotherapy and the unconscious mind and subconscious mind

See also: Hypnosis

"Hypnotherapy leverages the power of the unconscious mind to facilitate positive change. By inducing a relaxed, focused state (hypnosis), it allows individuals to access and influence their unconscious mind, which is believed to play a significant role in shaping thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This can be used to address a variety of issues, from anxiety and phobias to limiting beliefs and habits." - Hypnotherapy and the unconscious mind

Articles:

• The unconscious and the conscious mind in hypnotherapy
• Understanding the Subconscious: Its Central Role in Hypnosis by Ran D. Anbar M.D.
• Hypnosis and the Power of the Subconscious Mind by Dr. Jan Philamon, PhD, BA (Hons) Psychology, C Teach, JP (Qual) Qld, MAPS

Videos:

• Self-hypnosis - video playlist, video playlist

Practical application

• Applying the Theory of Unconscious Thinking: A Practical Guide for Intuitive Decisions