Have you ever stopped to think about what your subconscious says about you? I recently came across a fascinating quiz that promises to reveal hidden aspects of our personality.
Titled “What does your subconscious reveal about you?”, this test uses images to access deeper layers of our mind.
The idea that our subconscious holds valuable information about who we are is not new. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, proposed that our mind is made up of three parts: the id, the ego and the superego.
The id represents our most primitive and unconscious desires, while the ego and superego deal with reality and morality, respectively.
To explore what your subconscious can reveal about you, I invite you to take this interactive quiz.
What Does Your Subconscious Say About You?
The guardian of our true essence
Our subconscious is like a large archive that stores all our experiences, traumas, learnings and beliefs.
Unlike the conscious mind, which analyzes information and makes rational decisions, the subconscious operates automatically, based on patterns built throughout life.
Imagine that as a child you were ridiculed for speaking in public.
Perhaps, after that, your subconscious stored this experience as an absolute truth: “Public speaking is dangerous and can expose me to ridicule.” So, even years later, when you have to give a presentation at work, you feel a paralyzing fear without knowing exactly why.
It is your subconscious trying to protect you from a situation that, in the past, caused you discomfort.
This protection can be useful in some situations, but it can also become a big blockage.
How many opportunities do we let pass us by simply because our subconscious tells us that we are not capable, that something is too risky or that we do not deserve certain achievements?
How the Subconscious Influences Our Decisions
The most impressive thing is that a large part of our daily decisions are made without us realizing it.
Studies show that up to 95% of what we do on a daily basis is guided by the subconscious.
From the way we brush our teeth to our food and social preferences, everything is influenced by this internal system.
For example, have you ever met someone and instantly felt like or disliked?
This happens because the subconscious quickly processes characteristics of that person and compares them with your previous experiences.
If she reminds you of someone who has done you good, you will feel comfortable.
If, on the contrary, it has traits that refer to a negative experience, your subconscious will trigger an alert, even if you are not aware of it.
This influence also extends to deeper areas such as self-esteem, relationships and professional success.
If you grew up hearing that money is hard to come by, for example, your subconscious mind may sabotage your attempts at financial prosperity because it believes that accumulating wealth is unattainable.
Discovering the hidden messages
If the subconscious has so much power over us, how can we access its messages and understand what it is trying to tell us?
Fortunately, there are a few ways to do this.
1. Attention to Dreams
Dreams are one of the most direct forms of communication from the subconscious. They often contain symbols and metaphors that represent deep feelings or unresolved situations. Keeping a dream journal and analyzing patterns can reveal hidden aspects of your psyche.
2. Automatic Writing Technique
An interesting technique for accessing your subconscious is automatic writing. Grab a pen and paper, take a few deep breaths, and start writing without thinking. Don’t worry about grammar or coherence, just let the words flow. This often reveals thoughts and feelings you didn’t know you had.
3. Meditation and Visualization Practice
Meditation is a powerful tool for getting in touch with your subconscious. By calming your conscious mind, you can access deep memories and emotions. In addition, the technique of visualization – imagining positive scenarios and seeing yourself achieving goals – can help you reprogram limiting beliefs.
4. Observation of Living Patterns
Another interesting method is to observe recurring patterns in your life. If you always end up in problematic relationships, if you have difficulty advancing professionally or if you deal with constant feelings of insecurity, it may be your subconscious repeating patterns that need to be reinterpreted.
How to reprogram the subconscious
The good news is that our subconscious can be reprogrammed. Just as it has learned certain patterns, it can also learn new ones. Here are some techniques for doing so:
1. Positive Affirmations
Repeating phrases like “I am capable,” “I deserve to be happy,” or “Success comes to me easily” may seem simple, but they have a profound impact. The subconscious absorbs these messages over time and begins to act on them.
2. Creative Visualization
Closing your eyes and imagining yourself living the life of your dreams, feeling the emotions of achieving your goals, helps your subconscious accept this reality as possible.
3. Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a powerful technique for accessing and reprogramming your subconscious mind. A trained therapist can help you identify limiting beliefs and replace them with healthier patterns.
4. Progressive Exposure
If your subconscious is afraid of public speaking, for example, gradual exposure can help. Start by speaking to small audiences, then gradually increase the number of times until your brain understands that the situation is not as dangerous as it seems.
The power of knowing yourself better
Understanding what your subconscious says about you is a fascinating journey. The deeper you delve into this self-knowledge, the more you realize that you can rewrite your own story.
When I started applying these techniques to my life, I noticed significant changes. Situations that used to make me anxious began to seem less threatening.
I began to identify patterns that previously sabotaged me and replace them with new habits and beliefs. And, most importantly, I began to trust my potential more.
What is your subconscious trying to tell you? Maybe it's time to stop and listen.
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