Podcast Summary
Subconscious mind and self-sabotage: The disconnect between our conscious desires and subconscious actions is due to our identity and beliefs about the future. By understanding this disconnect and aligning our identity and beliefs, we can overcome self-sabotage and take consistent action towards our goals.
Our brains are wired to imagine the future, which is useful for survival, but it can also be a source of self-sabotage when we want to take action towards our goals. The disconnect between our conscious desires and subconscious actions is due to our identity and beliefs about the future. Our subconscious mind, which makes up 95% of our cognitive processing, can hold us back from taking action towards our goals. To get unstuck and stop self-sabotaging, it's essential to understand this disconnect and work on aligning our identity and beliefs with our desired actions. By becoming aware of our subconscious thought patterns and reprogramming them, we can overcome self-sabotage and take consistent action towards building the life we want.
Brain's defense mode: Our brains can prevent us from taking action towards the lives we truly want by focusing on potential negatives and keeping us in our comfort zones
While our ability to think ahead has been a key factor in human survival, it can also be a double-edged sword. Our brains, which help us plan and anticipate, are wired to protect us and keep us in our comfort zones. However, this can prevent us from taking action towards the lives we truly want. Instead of focusing on what we desire, we often dwell on potential negative outcomes, keeping our brains in defense mode. This constant focus on what we don't want creates a mental future filled with pitfalls and danger, making it difficult to take action towards a better future. For example, starting a new business may seem exciting, but our brains quickly fill us with thoughts of potential failure and loss. To create the lives we want, we need to learn to overcome our brains' natural tendency to focus on negatives and instead focus on the positive outcomes we desire. Only then can we take action towards the futures we truly want.
Future Projection and Identity Alignment: Focusing on what we want and taking small steps towards it can help us build the confidence and self-image needed to achieve our goals, while misalignment between current identity and desired actions can cause psychological tension and hinder progress.
Our mind has the power to project us into the future, and the feelings we experience in that mental image significantly influence our motivation to take action. However, most people focus on what they don't want, which results in negative feelings and internal resistance. Another barrier to action is the misalignment between our current identity and the actions required to reach our goals. Stepping out of our comfort zone and doing things that don't align with our current self-image can cause cognitive dissonance and psychological tension. Overcoming these barriers requires understanding the power of our thoughts and the importance of aligning our actions with our desired identity. Focusing on what we want and taking small steps towards it can help us build the confidence and self-image needed to achieve our goals.
Identity flexibility: Our identity is a work in progress, not a fixed entity. Embracing its flexibility allows us to break free from limiting self-images and unlock new possibilities for growth and self-discovery.
Our identity is not a fixed entity but rather a fluid and ever-changing aspect of ourselves. Alan Watts wisely noted that we are under no obligation to be who we were 15 minutes ago. Our identity can be reframed and shifted by simply testing new perspectives and taking small steps outside of our comfort zones. This new perspective can lead to changes in behavior and ultimately help us become the person we want to be. It's important to remember that our identity is not a house of cards waiting to fall but rather a work in progress that we have the power to shape. By embracing the flexibility of our identity, we can break free from limiting self-images and unlock new possibilities for growth and self-discovery.
Journaling and introspection: Through journaling and introspection, we can identify and challenge limiting beliefs and fears, and work towards becoming the person we want to be by visualizing our desired future self and taking action towards it.
Journaling and introspection can help us identify limiting beliefs and fears that shape our behavior. By asking ourselves questions and visualizing our desired future self, we can begin to reprogram our minds and work towards becoming the person we want to be. Essentially, we have the power to brainwash ourselves in a positive way, rather than unconsciously reinforcing our current identity. This process involves journaling our current identity, exploring self-limiting beliefs and fears, and then visualizing and journaling our ideal future self. By focusing on the future we want, we can feel the associated positive emotions and take action towards creating the life we desire.
Visualizing future: Visualizing a desired future can help overcome self-sabotage and change one's identity by creating excitement and motivation for positive actions
Visualizing and planning for a desired future can help overcome self-sabotage and change one's identity. By getting excited about the future and feeling pulled towards it, rather than pushing oneself, one can take the necessary actions to create the life they want. To deepen your exploration of this topic, consider subscribing to Mindset Mentor Plus for detailed worksheets, assignments, and Q&A sessions for each episode. Remember, sharing this podcast with others is the best way to help it grow and make a positive impact on more lives. Lastly, make it your mission to make someone else's day better every day.