Have you ever noticed how a bad mood can make everything around you seem a little darker? Or how, when you’re feeling confident and positive, the world seems to open up with opportunities? This is not just a coincidence; it’s a powerful demonstration of how your feelings and subconscious thoughts shape your reality.

Your mind is a powerful tool, and the thoughts we nurture—both consciously and subconsciously—play a significant role in creating the world we experience. Understanding this connection can empower you to take control of your thoughts and habits, and thereby your reality.

Your subconscious mind is the unseen creator of your reality. It’s the part of your mind that operates below the level of conscious awareness, storing your beliefs, memories, habits, and emotions. While you may not be aware of what’s going on in your subconscious, it significantly influences your behavior, decisions, habits and perceptions.

Unlike the conscious mind, which processes information slowly and logically, the subconscious operates automatically and effortlessly, guiding most of your daily actions without you even realising it. In fact, research suggests that up to 95% of our behaviors and decisions are driven by subconscious programming.

For instance, if you’ve subconsciously absorbed the belief that you’re not good enough, you may find yourself sabotaging opportunities or avoiding challenges, reinforcing this belief. Conversely, if your subconscious is filled with positive affirmations about your capabilities, you’re more likely to seize opportunities and tackle challenges with ease.

The power of the subconscious mind lies in its ability to shape your perceptions. It filters the vast amount of information you receive daily, choosing what to focus on and how to interpret it. This filtering process is influenced by your existing beliefs and feelings, meaning that the reality you perceive is, in many ways, a reflection of what’s already in your mind.

Your Habits Shape Your Reality

Habits are the building blocks of your daily life. They are actions that you perform regularly, often without conscious thought. Because habits are ingrained in your subconscious, they have a powerful influence on your reality. Here’s how:

1. Consistency Over Time: Small, repeated actions have a cumulative effect. A habit of saving a small amount of money regularly can lead to significant financial security over time. Similarly, unhealthy habits, like overeating or neglecting exercise, can lead to serious health issues. The key is to recognize that your habits, whether positive or negative, are shaping your future reality every day.
2. Energy and Focus: Your habits determine where you direct your energy and focus. Productive habits, like setting goals, planning your day, and prioritising important tasks, help you channel your energy toward meaningful outcomes. Unproductive habits, such as constantly checking social media or avoiding difficult tasks, drain your energy and hinder your progress.
3. Self-Image and Confidence: The habits you cultivate reflect your self-image. If you habitually take care of your wellbeing, eat well, manage your time, and pursue personal growth, you reinforce a positive self-image, which boosts your confidence. Conversely, if your habits are self-destructive, they can consume your self-esteem and reinforce negative beliefs about yourself.

The Power of Awareness and Intention

The good news is that you have the power to break negative thoughts and habits, and by that create a reality that aligns with your desires. The key is awareness—becoming conscious of the thoughts and habits that are shaping your experience—and intention—choosing to change them.

1. Cultivate Awareness: Start by paying attention to your thoughts and emotions, especially in challenging situations. Notice the beliefs that underlie these thoughts. Are they empowering or limiting? Awareness is the first step in changing subconscious patterns.
2. Challenge Limiting Beliefs: Once you’ve identified a limiting belief, challenge it. Ask yourself if it’s really true or if it’s something you’ve unconsciously accepted. Replace negative beliefs with positive affirmations that align with the reality you want to create.
3. Practice Emotional Management: Learn to manage your emotions by practicing mindfulness, meditation, or other techniques that help you stay grounded and centered. By taking control of your emotional state, you can change the way you perceive and react to the world.
4. Visualise Your Desired Reality: Visualisation is a powerful tool for reshaping your subconscious mind. Regularly imagine yourself living the life you desire, focusing on the emotions and experiences you want to attract. Over time, this practice can help shift your subconscious beliefs and align your reality with your intentions. And most importantly; start taking action in accordance with your highest self.

Your reality is not fixed; it’s shaped by the ongoing interplay of your thoughts, feelings, subconscious mind and habits. By becoming aware of this process and taking control of your internal world, you can start to transform your external world in successful ways.

Remember, you are the creator of your reality. The thoughts you think and the feelings you nurture are powerful forces that can either limit or expand you. Choose to cultivate an abundant mindset, challenge limiting beliefs, and embrace the habits that support your highest self. In doing so, you’ll find that the world around you slowly but surely begins to change, reflecting the beauty, abundance, and love that resides within you.