Theory of Mind

Have you ever had a moment where you just can't explain your behavior? You wonder why you do the things you do, and then, when you want to change it, it seems impossible.

It's not impossible, and we're going to tell you how to untie that knot of self-doubt to transform yourself into the person you want to be.

First, let's talk about the problem. We know that there are some people out there who have a deep-seated fear that they will never be able to reach their goals. They think they are doomed by their DNA or their habits or their belief systems or circumstances around them and that they can't change because they've always been this way.

But here's the good news: we are NOT our DNA. We are NOT our habits. We are NOT our belief systems. Sure, those things influence us—but we have power over all of it. Our DNA does not define us; we define ourselves by choosing how we react to the world around us, and those reactions inform who we are.

We all know someone who has overcome seemingly insurmountable odds and gone on to achieve incredible things in life (and if you don't, just google "inspiring stories

Theory of mind

Theory of mind is a branch of cognitive science that studies the conscious mind and its relationship to the subconscious mind (We all have two minds: the conscious mind and the subconscious mind).
There is a long history regarding the theory's origin, and the importance of the theory has been debated since it was first proposed.

The theory aims to understand and explain human behavior by theorizing that people are influenced by their mental states, which are rooted in the subconscious.

A core part of the theory of mind is the belief that people's current mental state directly influences their behavior. This theory has become increasingly important now that we have a better understanding of how the conscious and subconscious interact.

CONSCIOUS mind

We're all familiar with the conscious mind—it's that part of you that's thinking right now, reading this sentence. The conscious mind is always on the job, always being vigilant and aware of what's going on in your immediate environment. It's our first line of defense against the world around us.

- The conscious mind is more analytical, rational, and logical. It's connected with the left side of the brain. This part of the brain is also responsible for language and math skills.

If you've ever been accused of being stubborn, it's probably because you're a left-brainer. When it comes to making decisions and forming opinions, your brain is more likely to rely on the left hemisphere.

- The conscious mind likes to analyze and take things apart to figure them out, it is what makes us who we are. It allows us to know that we exist as individuals with our own identity and personality.

- When we are aware of something, it means our conscious mind has noticed it. For example, when we hear a noise or feel something touch our skin—that's our consciousness recognizing those sensations. These sensations enter through one of our senses (sight, sound, smell etc.) before being processed by the brain where they become thoughts about what just happened outside ourselves in reality.

Subconscious mind

The subconscious mind, on the other hand, is the part of us that runs our automatic behaviors—like driving to work, brushing your teeth, or even having certain fearful or angry reactions. These automatic behaviors are driven by what we believe about ourselves and our world.

These beliefs were formed as a result of messages we received from our parents as well as society at large when we were young—messages like "you're not good enough," "you're too fat," "you're too skinny," "you're not smart enough," etc. We also learned things like money is hard to come by and you need to work hard to be successful, or paying bills is always stressful.

And so what happens when you get these messages? Well, when you get these messages over and over again they become subconscious beliefs—they get wired into your DNA as habits and behaviors that run automatically in the background of your life every day—and they end up creating your reality.

The subconscious is a part of our brain that operates under the surface, and this area of the brain has been linked to right brain, the intuition, creativity, and emotion. The subconscious doesn't use logic or reasoning in the same way as the conscious mind does, so it can be hard to access.

The subconscious is a fascinating part of our minds, but it's also one that often gets overlooked. In fact, we spend the majority of our lives operating on a conscious level. This can mean that we're missing out on all the great things that happen when we tap into our subconscious and let it run the show.

The left side of your brain only uses 10% of its capacity—that means that 90% of its potential goes unused! That's a lot of wasted space if you ask us. By contrast, the right side of your brain uses about 80% of its capacity—which means that it's working overtime to keep you alive and functioning as a normal human being (with a lot more to spare).

How do we react to situations?

There are two selfies in your body. The first is the observer, which is a quiet, still place of awareness. The second is the ego mind, which is the part of you that thinks and feels.

The observer can be thought of as a witness to what your ego mind does. It observes but doesn't judge or criticize. It's just there to watch—it's not trying to change anything or make decisions about what happens next.

The ego mind is more active: it makes decisions and plans things out so they can happen. But it also gets distracted by thoughts, feelings, and sensations that come up in the body—and sometimes those things can get in its way!

So how do you know when you're using these two minds? Here's an example: You see someone who looks upset at school, so you decide to go talk to them about it. You start thinking about what words will feel right for this person—you're using your ego mind! But then when you start talking with them, everything else fades into the background—you're present with them in that moment because your observer has taken over!

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