Mindset

The brain is an enormously complicated system of interconnected cells. In which, conscious thoughts, make us aware of and responsive to one's surroundings; and subconscious thoughts, determine our memories and monitors the information all around us, deciding what to send to the conscious mind and what to store for later.

?Research found that the subconscious mind never rests and is, according to Dr. Marcus E Raichle, an American neurologist at Washington University School of Medicine, on “auto pilot”. When we sleep, mediate, or even daydream, our conscious mind switches off, but our subconscious (or deeper mind) continues to run whether we are aware of it or not.

?When your brain is at rest, your subconscious mind becomes the strongest and this internal dialogue that we sometimes unknowingly carry around begins to present itself. It is only through meditation, creativity, and listening to our intuition that we begin to understand what our subconscious mind is saying.

?Those who have the courage to share their mindsets with others in a powerful and compelling way, can impact individuals through mindsetting, a discipline that combines a unique methodology of sharing knowledge and experience to impact thinking, behaviour and attitude in others.

?Typically, everyone has something important to say. Unfortunately, most do not know how to communicate effectively, to cut through the chatter, get their message across and make a sustained impression, due to their minds, in a matter of saying, having too many tabs open.

?Based on the “Default Mode Network” (DMN) theory, in his study, “The Brain’s Default Network: Anatomy, Function and Relevance to Disease,” Dr. Raichle highlighted that the constant chatter of subconscious thoughts on replay in our minds could lead to disease if they are negative, or success if they are positive.

?Many scientists agree that subconscious thoughts can be seen as automatic survival systems as often our behaviour is conditioned by our subconscious.

The DMN is one system that has attracted great research interest in major depression. One reason for this relates to its importance in the generation of self-referential thoughts, negative rumination and depressive symptoms.

?The DMN has been shown to be negatively correlated with other networks in the brain such as attention networks. Evidence has pointed to disruptions in the DMN of people with Alzheimer's disease and Autism spectrum disorder.

?The “Task-Positive Network” (TPN) is known as the opposite of the DMN. The brain's TPN kicks in when focused and engaged in a task. Also known as the “Dorsal Attention Network” (DAN), which, involves part of the brain including the prefrontal regions and the intraparietal sulcus.

?There is a classic tool in coaching that goes by various names: Saboteur; Gremlin; Disempowering Voice; etc... It’s the idea that we have any number of negative voices in our head that can limit us by whispering (or shouting in some cases) that we aren’t good enough or some other discouraging and habitual messages.

?There aren’t specific places in the brain that run positive or negative conversations, and the idea that the lower part of our brain takes over and runs roughshod over the higher part is far too simplistic. It’s more about systems and integration, or the lack thereof.

?The brain is a whole bunch of systems, and all of the systems play a role in where we are operating from at that moment and what inner monologue is running. Basically, it is taking us to the past and the future, versus TPN that operates in the present.

?Case and point, when you look at a piece of art, first you might just see the art. But then, you remember another piece of art you saw that was similar; you realize how the art makes you feel, and you wonder what someone else might think about it. As soon as you start thinking about that painting as it relates to you, you’re activating the DMN. Now, every painting might not relate to you. There are probably a lot of paintings that you look at and just see, without noticing how it affects you. Generally, we appreciate the former type of painting more. The deeper a connection you feel to a song, movie, car, or whatever, the more you’re probably within your DMN.

?The DMN is closely tied to anxiety, depression, obsessions, and “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” (PTSD). Generally, the more activated it is in a mindset, the worse one feels.

?Mindsetting is transformational, a combination of “Emotional Freedom Techniques” (EFT), a ground-breaking approach combining wellbeing strategies; psycho-defragging excess mind open tabs; acupressure; cognitive reconditioning; exposure; somatic stimulation; alongside nutritional balancing.

In a nutshell, it's all about shifting self-sabotage; building confidence; healing from past trauma; attracting positive energy through healthy relationships for a better future...

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Food for thought!