Spiritual Bookshelf Episode 10 :How to Rewire Your Brain's Autopilot (Reshaping the Subconscious)

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Hi everyone, I’m Philip. Today, we’re talking about how to rewire our subconscious autopilot to lead a more positive and proactive life.

The Power of Autopilot

NVIDIA’s CEO, Jensen Huang, predicts that autonomous driving will become a trillion-dollar industry. But did you know our brains already function like autopilot? Most of our daily actions—breathing, blinking, even decision-making—happen automatically, based on past experiences.

This is useful when learning new skills, like driving. At first, we focus on every detail, but over time, it becomes second nature. However, our brains also resist change, favoring comfort and security. If we stay in this zone too long, we risk stagnation.

The 4P Principles

To reprogram our autopilot, we can follow four key principles:

1. Put down the phone.

Your brain is most creative in the morning. Checking your phone right away floods it with distractions, draining mental energy early. Be intentional about what you consume.

2. Practice visualization.

Mental rehearsal strengthens neural connections, improving real-world performance. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps used visualization to prepare for races, picturing every detail. Imagine your goals vividly—and take action to make them real.

3. Pause before reacting.

Mindfulness creates space between stimulus and response, helping us make better choices. A simple tool? The physiological sigh—a deep breath in, a quick second inhale, and a slow exhale—to reset your emotions.

4. Plan for setbacks.

Instead of seeing obstacles as failures, view them as growth opportunities. When challenges arise, a shift in mindset can make all the difference.

That’s it for today! Try these 4P Principles and take control of your subconscious autopilot.

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Wishing you peace and joy—until next time!