How do Subliminals work? Subliminal affirmations act as a tool to receive the energy you want.
Ever wonder how some people develop a transformation in themselves radically in a relatively short period? That transformation may be anything- from being a stressed and restless person to a more patient and calm person, or a person with no money to support herself to being a financially abundant career person.
Apart from a certain amount of technical work and determination required, a part of the subliminal contributes hugely to this development.
Subliminal messages work a certain way that could speed up your progress while reaching a goal.
To know how subliminal affirmations work, let us look closely into their process one by one and a few tips to make it effective.
1. What Is a Subliminal?
Subliminals are the stimuli or messages that bypass your conscious mind and appeal directly to your subconscious mind. That means the messages affect your mind without you being aware of them. In psychological terms, as the word suggests, subliminal messages are below one’s threshold or limit of realization but reach the subconscious level.
Recently, the popularity of subliminal messages for spiritual or psychological therapy, media advertising techniques, and tools for personal growth has increased tremendously.
Studies hold a popular theory that media advertising uses subliminal messages as a technique to increase product consumerism and for people to buy their ideas.
In media studies, this theory may also account for hypodermic needle theory, which indicates that ads or an audio-visual representation inject ideas without the audience realizing it.
In some psychological therapy, therapists use subliminal to re-program, improve or heal their patients’ minds.
Recently, there are tons of YouTube channels where people have started listening to the rhythmic music of hidden affirmations for self-improvement and relaxation. It is a popular mode of belief that makes consumers stay motivated.
It is a kind of self-help to boost a person’s self-esteem as one relies on the subliminal affirmations’ trust and anticipates positive effects.
1.1. Sigmund Freud’s Theory of The Three Stages of Consciousness
Bringing in some psychological insight for a broader understanding, let us look briefly into the three stages of the human mind or consciousness.
According to the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, the human mind consists of three levels of consciousness, all developing at different stages of life.
They are – the superego, ego, and id.
It also translates to: –
- The conscious– working through morality or social constraints.
- The subconscious (or preconscious)– conceives the physical reality.
- The unconscious– is based on instincts or the deepest or hidden desires.
The unconscious or the id does not come to the surface in most of our day-to-day activities.
The preconscious meditates between the id and the superego from time to time. The subconscious mind is the blend of perception, physical reality, ego, and personal desires.
It is hence a strong working force responsible for creating what is known as the perceived reality through the internal and external stimuli of the mind.
The subconscious needs to be fed with care as it is the creator of perception/subjective reality. Many articles and books have been published about the power of our subconscious and what it can create, bringing us back to recognizing the power of subliminal messages.
1.2. How Our Subconscious Works
The subconscious mind takes up most of our brain, while the conscious mind takes up less than a quarter of it.
What our subconscious does is sublimely unfathomable. It is the lighthouse of the functioning systems in our body, like breathing, walking, digesting, and creating a memory.
These are the things we are most of the time unaware of and that we are unknowingly making happen. To understand how the subconscious mind works, think of a child learning how to speak.
Subconscious minds are the most active when we are younger.
A child initially does not understand logic, metaphors, or sarcasm in the words we speak. Suddenly they start to blurt out words that they do not remember hearing. They copy and paste as it passes them.
Subconscious works in an auto-pilot mode. Like a child, it does not analyze or understand the logic, right or wrong. For it, there simply IS.
Since it works automatically, it is essential to control what you feed your mind daily. You can release your stressful, obstructive, or unmotivated mind by managing the external stimuli that bypass your unrealizing mind. It brings forth the power of subliminal affirmations as a self-help approach to achieving your goal.
However, this does not over qualify the professional help (of clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, or spiritual guides) one might need. In case of severe problems and extreme deterioration of emotional health, it is highly encouraged to visit mental health professionals.
2. Subliminal Affirmations
Subliminal affirmations are positive affirmations hidden behind audio messages, music tracks, or visual images. They work as a reprogramming trigger for your mind designed by putting the affirmations subtly into the audio-visual outlets that our conscious perception does not notice.
There are multiple ways to design subliminal affirmations. Many subliminal audio tracks use binaural beats to increase their effectiveness. Sometimes, the audio tracks have messages that are in reverse positions.
Recently, there has been an increasing number of subliminal audio tracks on social media sites. There are professionals and creative experts on such subliminal affirmations and a rising audience.
The discussions are ongoing (and varied) about the subliminals’ effectiveness, scientific nature, safety, and dangers.
2.1. What Are the Chances of The Effectiveness of Subliminal Stimuli?
Studies show that the subliminal stimuli/s effectiveness leans on the fact that – there is a connection between the already established idea of the conscious and the external stimuli.
It means an external stimulus is effective only if the person, in a way, planned to execute or project the same activity at one time or the other. It is a matter of selective perception.
Therefore, it makes perfect sense that if our conscious mind wants something, it marks a goal for the subconscious to receive similar motivation from the external source. It does so by selective perception and executing the plan accordingly.
2.2. Different Types of Subliminal Affirmations
There are various reasons why one goes for the subliminal and the media to choose from. One of the most popular media for the subliminal is the hidden messages behind audio/music tracks added with binaural beats to up its effects.
The hidden messages are reversed and unable to be identified by the listener.
The subliminal is so subtle that one cannot point it out.
The creators also advise the listeners not to try to identify it as well, as it will lose its sublimity and hence, its effect on the subconscious. Other ways to create such affirmations are through hidden visual images.
Some are also written affirmations and need repeated viewing or pronouncing out loud. One has to do the repetition even when they are not doing it consciously or focusing on the words.
People seek different types of achievement or development. There are specific subliminal affirmations designed for various reasons. The more specific, the more clarifying and effective the progress becomes.
The positive affirmations are designed for meditation purposes, physical and mental growth, removing mental blockages, financial improvement, social life, good health, and stress relief.
2.3. Examples Of Positive Affirmations
Positive affirmations are to enhance our ability to achieve goals. They can be about anything, given that they are plausible and not out-of-the-world ideas.
It means that they need to be practical, reasonable, and feasible in this world.
There are affirmations for different goals. They need to be clear, concise, and to the point and trigger areas that need the removal of mental blockages. They may be for any development.
Namely, it may be for financial abundance, career success, greater focus, and inner peace.
For example, here are a few sets of affirmations for
2.3.1. Personality Development:
I am independent.
I take care of my physical, emotional, and financial self.
I recognize my worth in both social and spiritual contexts.
I easily relax and ease out of pressure of any kind.
I have radical self-confidence.
I am deliberate and purposeful.
I am empathetic and put my perspective on the points of view of others.
2.3.2. Financial Abundance:
I am financially abundant and thriving.
I am a smart and hard worker.
I love the work that I do.
I am gaining speed in my chances of promotion.
I am creative and productive in the work that I do.
I make money out of my creative and technical skills.
2.4. Tips On Writing Effective Subliminal Affirmations
An essential thing to know about Subliminals is that they bypass the conscious and appeal to the subconscious directly as it is. Unlike the conscious, our subconscious mind cannot put logic into the stimulus that comes to us. They cannot break it down to analyze and interpret the context or the concept.
Our subconscious perceives the stimulus’s physical existence as it comes by it and stores it in itself.
Therefore, it is necessary to put some careful consideration into what the subliminal affirmations are going to be like for the subconscious to perceive.
Here are a few credible tips on how to write affirmations so that they conceive a positive and effective result.
- Write in the present tense. As if it is already happening, writing the sentences in the present tense can create a sense of reality. It, therefore, tricks the mind into believing in it (strongly), so that it executes it more quickly, making it a reality.
- Write in grammatically positive sentences to keep the undertones safe for the subconscious to perceive. As mentioned before, our subconscious cannot tell from right to wrong or the “do’s” and “don’t”. For example, instead of writing “I am not stressed”, write “I am calm, relaxed, and free.”
- Be clear with what you want and write with intended and in short and simple sentences.
2.5. the Myth of Subliminal Affirmations
Subliminal affirmations are not the primary tool to work out your achievements. They are not a magic potion whose single drop is enough to bring into life your dreams.
Believing that just the affirmations as sublime energy can take you to that level will only slow down your progress.
It is crucial to recognize that these affirmations are a boosting supplement to your main dish, which would be to work for it accordingly.
To make the subliminal effective and powerful, you may as well need to align your physical work, habits, and behavior. For the universe to perform for you, you need to act accordingly. It is done by having a precise goal in your mind and working for it.
You can track your progress by keeping a journal where you can record your activities, affirmations, and achievements one day at a time.
Keeping a journal is a healthy way to keep you from slacking off from actually doing work. It will also give you a bird’s eye point of view to analyze and reflect on your activities.
2.6. How May Negative Subliminals Affect Us?
A test for research done on the effects of negative subliminal showed that people reacted to negative Subliminals more quickly and successfully than to positive or neutral stimuli/subliminal.
During the research experiment, there were three sessions where they flashed different words in front of the demographic. They were emotional (positive and negative) and neutral words. They appeared and disappeared too rapidly for human minds to comprehend them consciously. The people had to recite if the words were emotional or neutral and how confident they were in their answers. Many responded correctly to the negative stimuli.
This type of research proved to be a working technique for ads and campaigns. The researchers said that words like “kill your speed” could have a more successful effect than “slow down” on the drivers. It shows that humans can perceive negative emotional stimuli more quickly. This ability could be beneficial if maneuvered with good intentions but dangerous if misused.
Humans can unconsciously process negative information and instinctively react to negative emotions. This evolutionary build is advantageous for us to avoid any physical or emotional danger by which we feel threatened. It is practical since we cannot wait for our consciousness to kick in when we see someone running toward us with a knife or see a ‘danger’ warning sign while driving in foggy weather. (In the words of Professor Nilli Lavie).
The research, although controversial, adds advantages while implementing the tool in business strategies and campaigns.
With positive Subliminals, one has to be exposed to them many times and more efficiently each time for them to be processed out there. Since the neutral and emotionally positive stimuli are not unconsciously perceived, they need a little more conscious perception or external efforts to process.
2.7. Advice While Indulging with Subliminal Affirmations
There are a few chief instructions while indulging in deliberate input of subliminal affirmations in music or audio files.
Approach the subliminal with an open mind and access the belief that it is working.
Eliminate self-doubt as it may act as a hindrance to your progression. Trust that it is already working, and you are halfway through it and soon to achieve your wish fully.
Avoid checking progress every short while. Give it some time to work its axes. Check after a certain period to see the progress.
Avoid switching Subliminals and your manifestations as it may confuse your mental process and act as a blockage to your improvement.
Keep your goals clear and your intentions justified within you. It will help you make smooth progress and remove all the blockage in the results.
Take a break between your sessions of subliminal affirmations, as it is necessary to relax your subconscious and give it time to process all it has perceived.
You can multitask while listening to the frequencies but remember to avoid doing extreme or heavy physical tasks.
Be determined and patient about the result and do the necessary work to reach your dreams too. Subliminals are no swish of a magic wand but instead lead you to take necessary actions as small steps towards the bigger picture.
The best advice for listening to these frequencies is to do it while sleeping. Our subconscious is the most active when we are asleep.
The number of times one should play the subliminal depends from person to person according to how fast it affects them.
2.7. Persistence and Faith in The Unknown
If you want to change your life, you need to reach out to your subconscious with a small help from your conscious perception. Our subconscious is the seat of all our emotions, memories, and habit-making abilities. If you nurture it securely, it helps to take the required steps for your bigger goals.
The subliminal is imperceptible consciously, which is why it helps even more. Because your subconscious agrees with what your conscious mind wants, both levels come to terms with each other. That is why it is also chief to deliberately recite the words which you want your subconscious to receive. You do not need effort or focus for your subconscious level of mind to perceive it.
The psychological inferences may not suit everyone’s agreement or understanding. But it is safe to say that people bounce back by having trust unequivocally in the unknown, no matter how much one denies it. Let us say that our subconscious is the Unknown, and we have Faith that it is unfalteringly going to work a miracle one day.
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