Human consciousness can be roughly divided into two areas: the waking consciousness and the subconscious. The waking consciousness is the part of consciousness that is responsible for our conscious perceptions, thoughts and actions, while the subconscious mind controls all the processes in the background to which we have no conscious access.
In recent years, researchers have discovered more and more about how the subconscious mind influences our behavior and decisions. For example, studies have shown that our unconscious attitudes and biases have a major impact on how we behave toward others and how we make decisions
- Our thoughts and beliefs: The subconscious mind controls our deeply held beliefs and convictions. When we have negative beliefs about ourselves, it can affect our self-esteem. For example, the subconscious mind may make us believe that we are not good enough or that we will always fail.
- Our emotions: The subconscious mind also controls our emotions, which in turn can affect our sense of self. For example, if we often feel anxious or insecure, it can affect our self-confidence.
- Our posture and gestures: Studies have shown that our posture and gestures can influence our self-confidence. When we make ourselves tall and have an open body posture, we feel more confident and have more self-confidence[2]. The subconscious mind can help us adopt these positive postures and gestures and boost our self-confidence.
Waking consciousness can also have an impact on our self-awareness, for example, by helping us become aware of and change our thoughts and beliefs. In addition, with the help of waking consciousness, we can consciously control our behavior and specifically strengthen our self-confidence, for example, through positive self-talk or by setting realistic goals.
The subconscious mind can be influenced by various factors that can also affect self-awareness. One of these factors is pictures that you see. One study showed that people who see negative images, such as violence or destruction, have lower self-esteem than people who see neutral or positive images 3. So it’s important to pay attention to what pictures you hang in your home or workplace.
Home can also have an impact on the subconscious mind. A study has shown that people who live in a messy environment produce more stress hormones than people who live in a clean and harmonious environment 4. So, a messy home can not only affect your mood, but also your self-confidence.
In summary, the subconscious mind has an important influence on self-awareness. Negative images and a messy environment can affect self-confidence. Training waking consciousness, especially through mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga, can increase self-awareness. So it’s important to pay attention to the environment and the thoughts you have to promote self-awareness.
With this in mind, we should strive to keep our homes tidy and neat and consciously choose positive images. It’s also worth incorporating mindfulness practices into everyday life to train waking consciousness and boost self-awareness.
In summary, the subconscious mind has a significant impact on our self-awareness and sleep is an important factor that can influence self-awareness. There are numerous studies and research results that prove this.