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So, what is the unconscious mind, anyway?

So, what is the unconscious mind, anyway?

Imagine your mind as an iceberg, with the majority hidden beneath the surface of your conscious awareness. This submerged portion is your unconscious mind, a storehouse for feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories outside your conscious grasp.

 

Despite being out of sight, your unconscious mind has a significant hand in shaping your actions, emotions, and perceptions. From those catchy tunes that randomly pop into your mind, to your instinctive emotional responses, it’s your unconscious mind quietly orchestrating things in the background.

Not all that is concealed in your unconscious mind is cryptic or obscure. Many automatic skills, like driving a car or typing an email, reside here. Consider it as your mental autopilot, permitting you to perform tasks without the need for conscious thought.

The unconscious mind is also the home of your deepest fears and desires. It processes past experiences and traumatic events that might be too intense for your conscious mind to handle. Significantly, it’s where many of your limiting beliefs are stored. These are often deeply ingrained notions that restrict your potential and shape your reality.

While you cannot directly control your unconscious mind, you can influence it. Therapies such as hypnosis, psychoanalysis, and cognitive-behavioural therapy aim to access this hidden world to better understand your motivations and behaviour. This can help address problems at their core, bringing about meaningful changes in your mental health and overall well-being.

Furthermore, your unconscious mind is a treasure trove of creativity. Countless artists, musicians, and writers have attributed their most extraordinary ideas to it. When you say, “let me sleep on it,” you’re essentially inviting your unconscious mind to solve a problem while your conscious mind rests.

In essence, your unconscious mind is a bustling hub of unseen activity. It plays a crucial role in your behaviours, decisions, and emotional health. Grasping its power allows you to tap into your potential, transcend limiting beliefs, and navigate life more effectively.

If you are having difficulty working towards your goals and you would like some help with this, let’s have a chat about how I can probably help you let go of anything that is holding you back, quite quickly.

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