Just a little eBook I put together some time ago.
Table of
Contents
I. Seeing the Tip of the Iceberg
A. Exploring
the Origin of Thought
B. Creating
a Link for Perception
C. Peak
Possibilities
II. Creating the Pathway to Success
A. No
Failure, Only Feedback
B. Eradicate
and Eliminate
C. Stress,
Strain, and Confusion
III. Reaching the Peak
A. Designing
Your Expectations
B. Achieving
a New Reality
C. Success
Follows You
IV. Speaking Success
A. The
Power of Affirmations
B. Looking
in the Mirror
C. 30
Day to a Positive Outcome
V. Listening for Outcomes
A. Perfecting
Your Perception with Hypnosis
VI. Bibliography
I.
Seeing the Tip of the Iceberg
Icebergs are part of
the beautiful landscape that can be seen in the coldest oceans on the planet. They are a magnificent sight to behold, but
are very deceiving to the eye because they appear to be completely above the
water. Scientific researchers have
revealed that only 10% of iceberg is represented by the visible tip, and the
remaining 90% is below the water level.
The human mind is formed with a similar
framework concerning the origin of thought.
The “Conscious” mind is that section that is figuratively seen from miles
away. While the “Sub-conscious” is the
other 90% that is unseen, and has the ability to alter the course of thought
patterns without directed input.
The
conscious mind processes thoughts with sequence, rationale, and judgments. It is the portion of the mind that seeks to
understand why, and determines the morality of current perceptions. Sigmund Freud was known as the “Father of Psychoanalytical
Theory”, and divided the mind into three distinct areas:
Conscious – “The conscious mind consists of those things of which we are
currently aware and to which we are currently attentive. The conscious mind
also includes our current thinking processes, behaviors and environmental
awareness. Hence, it can be obviously concluded that the conscious mind
constitutes the major part of our current awareness.” 1
Pre-conscious –
“The preconscious mind consisted of all
those things of which we are aware, but currently are not attentive (Freud,
2002 revised ed.). He further conceived that we can choose to pay attention to
these and deliberately bring them into the conscious mind.
Finally, with respect to the pre-conscious mind, Freud
believed that we can control our awareness to a certain extent, from focusing
in very closely on one conscious act to a wider awareness that seeks to expand
consciousness to include as much of preconscious information as possible.”
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Sub-conscious - “The process
and content are out of direct reach of the conscious mind. The subconscious
thus thinks and acts independently (Freud, 2002 revised ed.). One of Freud's
key findings was that much behavior is driven directly from the subconscious
mind. This has the alarming consequence that we are largely unable to control
our behavior, and in particular that which we would sometimes prefer to avoid.
More recent research has shown that the subconscious mind is probably even more
in charge of our actions than even Freud had realized Murphy, 2001).1
Freud also developed another theory that formed the vehicle
for creating a link between the “conscious and sub-conscious”. Freud's massive, overall theory on
personality includes the Id, the Ego and the Super ego.
The Id
contains our primitive drives and operates largely according to the pleasure
principle, whereby its two main goals are the seeking of pleasure and the
avoidance of pain (Freud, 1962).1 Freud goes on to say that it has no
real perception of reality and seeks to satisfy its needs through what he
called the primary processes that dominate the existence of infants, including
hunger and self-protection.
Unlike the Id,
the Ego is aware of reality and operates using the reality principle. The
reality principle implies that the Ego recognizes what is real and understands
that behaviors have consequences. This includes the effects of social rules
that are necessary in order to live and socialize with other people. It uses
secondary processes such as perception, recognition, judgment and memory that
are developed during childhood. The dilemma of the Ego is that it has to
somehow balance the demands of the Id and Super ego with the constraints of
reality (Freud, 1962). The Ego controls higher mental processes such as
reasoning and problem-solving, which it uses to solve the Id-Super ego dilemma,
creatively finding ways to safely satisfy the Id's basic urges within the
constraints of the Super ego.1
The Super ego contains our values and social morals, which
often come from the rules of right and wrong that we learned in childhood from
our parents and are contained in the conscience. The Super ego has a model of
an ego ideal which it uses as a prototype against which to compare the ego and
towards which it encourages the ego to move. The Super ego is a counterbalance
to the Id, and seeks to inhibit the Id's pleasure-seeking demands, particularly
those for sex and aggression.1
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The link between the conscious and
the sub-conscious occurs when information is absorbed through the parts of the
personality. The Ego is the “common
sense” portion of the personality that can determine actions based on the
judgments of the “super ego”, but there is a constant shuffle of information
that is constantly archived into the mind’s hard disk, the
“sub-conscious”.
Learning to ride a bike is similar
because there needs to be a sequence of actions performed all at once. Balance, speed, momentum, and judgment have
to work interdependently to keep the bike moving safely down the road. As conditions change, adjustments have to be
made quickly to avoid disaster. The
sub-conscious alike quickly retrieves archived information, and passes it to
the conscious so there action can happen quickly without volition. By understanding how communication occurs
between the two sections, interventions can be directed to alter performance
and change behaviors.
Creating the Pathway to Success
When pursuing goals it’s
crucial to believe in the ability to attain the milestone and be
successful. If the endeavor is
undertaken with less than a confident mindset there’s high likelihood failure
may occur. The way to create a pathway
to success is by understanding how to harness the power of the sub-conscious to
influence actions and attitudes.
Training the mind to perceive challenges as opportunities to achieve
success is a very powerful method to achieve goals both personally and
professionally.
Here are a few case
studies that demonstrate the power of the human mind to alter perceptions and
achieve outcomes:
1).
Drying Sheets - A group of Tibetan Monks meditation
techniques were studied because they put their bodies in very difficult states
for long periods, and appear to change their own physiology to achieve their
spiritual goals. "In one of the
most notable exhibits of their skills, a group of Tibetan monks allowed
physicians to monitor the monk’s bodily changes as they engaged in a meditative
yoga technique known as g Tum-mo. During the process the monks were cloaked in
wet, cold sheets (49 f / 9.4 c) and placed in a 40 f (4.5 c) room. In such conditions,
the average person would likely experience uncontrollable shivering and would
shortly suffer hypothermia. However, through deep concentration, the monks were
able to generate body heat, and within minutes the researchers noticed steam
rising from the sheets that were covering he monks. Within an hour, the sheets
were completely dry."2
2). Multiple Personality Disorder
- In one case, published by the American Psychiatric Press, a doctor noted
how medications prescribed to a dissociative identity disorder patient had
different effects depending on what “personality” took the drug. For example,
when a tranquilizer was given to the person’s childish persona, it made the
individual sleepy and relaxed. However, when the adult personality was administered
the same drug it made him anxious and confused. Similar results were found with
other patients and with a variety of different medications. Doctors even
noticed visibly apparent traits, like lazy eye, would come and go depending on
which personality was present. This phenomenon is especially fascinating
since no one, including the patients, is claiming mysticism is at work. On the
contrary, it is a genuine example of the mind altering the body.2
3). A placebo is an inert
substance or belief which produces real biological effects in humans. It’s so
widely accepted as fact that a placebo variable is included in most medical
tests as way of proving if, say, a drug works on its own merits or because people
“think” it works. There are tons of experiments showing the proof of the
placebo, but one of the most amusing to watch is a test done by a group of
Princeton students who decided to throw a non-alcoholic keg party for their
unsuspecting classmates. The experimenters secretly filled a keg with O’Doul’s
(contains about 0.4% alcohol while regular beer has around 5% alcohol) and then
watched as their peers acted silly, slurred words, slept on the ground, and
generally acted drunk…
These college students had such a
strong belief hey were drinking standard beer that it affected their behavior.2
In addition to reframing
thoughts, it is important to take proactive specific steps that create positive
outcomes, and achieve success. Here is
the “step by step” process:
Mission - Have a purpose
Have
you ever been on a sailboat or motorboat? Now think of the cruise you
were on, and what would have happened if these boats didn't have rudders?
It wouldn't have been too fun floating aimlessly out in the middle of nowhere
with the challenge of getting back on course.
Each person has unique talents and interests. Do you have a plan
to merge those two things, so you can enjoy the life making a difference?
If not, I encourage you to sit down and write a list - (create your mission) -
It's time to attach that rudder to your life.
Take responsibility for your life
Things
will happen in life unexpectantly, and the type of response used in that moment
can determine future successes. It’s imperative that people learn and implement
a great Marine Corps saying - "Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome".
By taking this approach to difficulties encountered, you will be able to
quickly provide solutions by becoming an efficient problem solver.
Believe in yourself - A large part of achieving things in life is having
the persistence and perseverance to continue on when no one is at your
side. The only way you can do this is to wholeheartedly believe in
yourself, and what you have to offer. If you don't believe in yourself
it will be challenging for anyone else to do the same. Start your day in the morning by exclaiming
“I can, I can, and I can". It will
set the tone, and create the pathway full of a day of successes.
Have the Mind of a winner - Creating the mindset of a winner is crucial to making it
through life's hurdles. How do you look at the world? When I was a
manager I always encouraged staff to think of the possibilities, and bring me
new ideas that would improve our situation. I knew any dud could point
out the negative in a situation, but I wanted to inspire them to be innovative
and imagine achieving the prize. It sure made for a better work
environment where people felt comfortable to share ideas and possibilities.
Make sure to take time for yourself
each day to stay focused - at least 30 minutes at a minimum.
Create a Personal Plan for Your
Success - How many games are won
without a plan? Zilch. Setting
goals is the key to being a champion in your life. There needs to be a
defined concerted effort to making your mission a reality. Is it a new
degree, a promotion, a personal relationship, or your health? Whatever it
is you need to do the following to be certain you hit the mark:
Make your
goals specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time specific, set
incremental goals that continue to increase in difficulty as you stay focused
on your mission/purpose, and track your success to ensure that you reward
yourself for your accomplishments.
Reaching
the Peak
When a climber is standing at the
base of the mountain the peak can appear impossible to reach, but if they begin
to visualize themselves at the top it quickly becomes less daunting. The
process of using positive affirmations to change your perception is a similar
process:
"Positive Affirmations", are short
directed positive action statements concerning something you want to achieve or
change like a certain mindset or behavior.
These statements are used as sub-conscious messaging. The way the affirmation is constructed is
extremely important in successfully changing thought patterns. The more
motivated you are to alter your life, the easier it will be to see affirmations
work in your life.
How do affirmations work? When you say your positive
affirmation, the subconscious archives the information for evaluation. There are only two choices the subconscious
can consider, acceptance or denial. The
subconscious won’t evaluate the response, but merely go with whatever the most
prominent inner voice might be concerning the issue at hand. Therefore, when you continue to say positive
affirmations you provide the playback the subconscious uses when responding to
life challenges. As you regularly say
the affirmations, you should experience the sense of wellbeing stated in the
affirmations. When this occurs its
confirmation you’re on the right track.
How to use them? Here is a list of tips to
follow that will encourage your success:
§ Make it personal
§ Make it positive
§ Make it current
§ Make it believable
§ Make it simple
§ Stand in front of the mirror
using a confident voice and stance. Say
your affirmations 5x for each in the morning, and before you go to bed at
night.
How quickly can you see results? When you choose to say
affirmations that have meaning and a purpose you can see results quickly. If you’re thinking becomes negative when
saying the affirmation your subconscious may be resisting the message. When this occurs do the following:
§ Releasing statements – There may be emotions of feelings holding you back. Say something like, “I forgive, I don’t need
to feel, or any statement that releases any sense of guilt or shame that might
be stalling the process.
§ Becoming statements – “I am becoming”. Sometimes
people struggle with I am, so I am becoming can be more believable and unlock
the subconscious ability to accept the affirmation.
§ Acknowledgment statements – This is giving yourself a pat on the back. “I met my goals successfully, and I feel
great”.
As you follow these steps for using affirmations you’ll feel and see changes occur within the first 30 days. Here is a list for your first month. You can do it!!!
Go through the list and choose 30 affirmations that
apply to the changes you desire to make in your life. You can create your own or alter these if
that helps. Remember this is a process
that you’re starting, and will need to stay motivated to create the Positive outcomes
you wish to see in your life.
30 Days
to a New Beginning
ÿ I have unlimited creativity, drive and motivation.
ÿ I am pursuing my goals every day.
ÿ I am taking action with each new opportunity.
ÿ I am energized and motivated to take on any task in front of
me.
ÿ I am ready and willing to accept the good in my life.
ÿ I am a winner, and I never quit.
ÿ Staying motivated comes easily to me.
ÿ I achieve and exceed all that I put my mind to in life.
ÿ I expect positive outcomes to all my goals.
ÿ I attract positive people who share a common vision.
ÿ I am living each day to the fullest.
ÿ My life is full of purpose and motivation.
ÿ I have unlimited energy.
ÿ I am energized when I achieve my goals.
ÿ I am focused on achieving my dreams.
ÿ I wake up energized and ready to face the day.
ÿ I am confident in my abilities to be successful
ÿ I love myself and I am proud of who I am.
ÿ I am conscious of maintaining a healthy body.
ÿ I am calm and at peace in my mind.
ÿ I am drinking water daily to cleanse my body.
ÿ I think only positive thoughts, and choose to remain joyous
in any circumstance.
ÿ I see each day as an opportunity.
ÿ I am always happy, hale and hearty. Happy in spirit, hale in
body and hearty in disposition.
ÿ I am energetic, strong, and full of vitality.
ÿ Every day in
every way I am creating Positive Outcomes in my life.
Bibliography
1. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1394331
http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Major-Concepts-of-Psychoanalytic-Theory---A-Brief-Summarization&id=1394331
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