Think out of the box, they say. But what's a box?
In the context of the discussion here the 'box' is the sub-conscious mind. More specifically box is the limitation imposed by sub-conscious mind.
It is the repository of all life's experiences, memories, feelings. We have experienced the joy of being appreciated, the disappointment of what we consider as a failure, sorrow of losing a chance and myriad other feelings. The feelings and experience of all the events in our lives are deposited in our sub-conscious mind.
We may not be able to recall any particular event that occurred in our childhood, but they are all there. All that comes to the notice of our conscious mind thru our senses are faithfully passed on to the sub-conscious mind where they are permanently stored.
Very early in our lives the collection of past events, experience and feelings in our sub-conscious mind becomes so weighty that sub-conscious mind develops control over us influencing our day-to-day affairs, the way we assess ourselves, the way we behave, the way we think, in fact our very being.
Sub-consciously we form opinion about ourselves, we "decide" who we are and how much we "deserve". In a way we take it for granted that we cannot go beyond what we think we are. This creates inhibition, hesitation, a limiting boundary and the box.
Our sub-conscious zone is really a comfort zone for us where we tend to go again and again. We take comfort in re-living our past, in re-living our experience even if the memories of the past are not always pleasant. Everything that happens around us in our present lives tends to reinforce our sub-conscious belief because this is how we interpret the present events.
Human potential is really not limited to our self-imposed restrictions. We have the power to go beyond the limitation defined by the box. Yet the box constitutes the comfort zone we are reluctant to leave. The sub-conscious mind conspires with the surroundings to maintain us at the present level of being, and we contribute to this effort.
To think out of the box is to make conscious effort to go past the limitations and reach out to the unlimited potential present in each of us.
But how do we do it?
By thinking consciously out of the box. Let us take example of a bad habit. How do you correct a bad habit? Simply by replacing it with a good habit. The action that constitutes the good habit is consciously repeated so many times that it becomes ingrained in our sub-conscious mind. Then it becomes a natural good habit.
For example smoking is a bad habit. This can be replaced by the good habit of not smoking simply by making a consious effort to overcome the urge to smoke. When this is done repeated it becomes an habit and the urge to smoke is greatly reduced.
There is no reason why anyone should live within self-imposed limitation. Simply by modifying conscious thinking one can change oneself.
First step is to decide where you want to go, what you want to achieve, what you want to become. Decide upon the target without worrying about the means. Then keep reminding yourself by conscious thinking that you deserve to attain the target and that you are going to achieve it.
Call it day dreaming if you like, but it should be done with clear sense of purpose. If done with single-minded intention it has the potential of modifying the sub-conscious mind. Then the impossible happens. Sub-conscious mind again conspires with the surroundings to see that the new self-image is achieved. Doors suddenly seem to open and new means present themselves. Solutions to the problems appear out of nowhere. Actually they were all within you and now they get a chance to surface out because you are seeking them out.
It is essential to keep trying whole-heartedly until the goal is reached. Then go for higher goal. By reminding yourself that you deserve to attain the goal you gain confidence and work with positive frame of mind. This is a proven formula for success.
Best wishes for your success.
Sanjay Johari
Unleash your true potential. Visit
http://sanjay-j.com/topopp.html
Mailto:sanjayj@sanjay-j.com
Sanjay Johari owns an online Home Based Business. Website : http://sanjay-j.com
top rated cleaning service Lake Forest ..Skills or beliefs; this may well be another example of... Read More
(excerpted from the book Seven Strategies for Wealth and Happiness)Wouldn't... Read More
Business knowledge and skills are not the only keys to... Read More
Courage is something that is reflected and reciprocated, and is... Read More
If you're so smart, why ain't you rich?Becoming a millionaire... Read More
Often just one self-help principle can increase your power to... Read More
What would happen if you lived your life by design... Read More
As a speaker and trainer, people often approach me after... Read More
"The reason man may become the master of his own... Read More
Australians are loosing their laidback, carefree reputation, as we continue... Read More
e-Learning is doubling yearly. Classes, e-courses, e-books on how-to and... Read More
Before we can unlock human potential, we need to know... Read More
The power went out. Again!I looked out my second story... Read More
As kind of a hobby I like to watch people.... Read More
Our thought are magnetic ! Like a magnet we attract... Read More
Do you know what the problem is with asking successful... Read More
Building wealth isn't something for the frightened, ignorant, and lost.... Read More
The greatest deterrent to success in life is fear. It... Read More
(Excerpted From The Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan - Pillar... Read More
There are certain laws that when obeyed will bring great... Read More
There is no substitute for direct personal application. Information or... Read More
Those of you who know me, know that I am... Read More
Do you constantly find yourself saying "I can't afford it"... Read More
With three kids, a business, a husband with a business,... Read More
Everything you will ever have and accomplish in life will... Read More
insured cleaning company Morton Grove ..I always say to my children, as long as you... Read More
Following are a series of questions I needed to ask... Read More
Business knowledge and skills are not the only keys to... Read More
Hello again! I have some more useful tips you can... Read More
Believe it or not, there is a special 3-step formula... Read More
Your mind is the only tool that can create success... Read More
Unexpected life changes. Anticipated transitions. Long, sleepless nights. What do... Read More
Few books have impacted my perspective on human psychologically and... Read More
The most important quality you can ever develop is having... Read More
Self-sabotage is one key factor that keeps our business from... Read More
Smile brings beauty to your face, charm to your personality... Read More
Of all the things that can have an effect on... Read More
What do we want most from life? Certainly, we all... Read More
There's always a first time to meeting people. We want... Read More
About six years ago I began to study tai chi.... Read More
A More Effective WayI own a stack of self improvement... Read More
He was pencil thin and walked with a limp. A... Read More
Please repeat these four words out loud: "Maximum Impact....Minimal Touch"... Read More
How many of you have ever thought about the link... Read More
Lesson 1. Category Well Being Plan to do this.Stop blaming... Read More
I'm going to begin this article by sharing a little... Read More
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
What the anteater and otter show us about success?It's been... Read More
Do you ever wonder how some people consistently get what... Read More
Not only do we communicate with ourselves, but our cells... Read More
Success |