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How to rewire your brain introduces individuals to the basic steps involved in reconditioning the brain and changing their lives.

Did you know neurons that fire together, wire together?  This is why our paths continue in much the same fashion everyday; we do the same things day in and day out.  We continue to do these things until something forces us to shift and change our belief systems and encourange the neurons to fire differently.

Some examples of this would be why a smoker keeps smoking or a drinker keeps drinking.

There are far more examples than the above though:  It is why our hamstrings stay tight and why we do not achieve the success we came here to acheive.

Each one of us is hardwired from a young age. You do have the power to change the brain and therefore your current reality. 

Step 1:

Meditate.  Meditation can activate change.  It helps to open the frontal lobe of the brain, which is considered one way to change your belief patterns and has been called the gateway to the subconscious mind.

Step 2:

Set a clear intention.  Clearly state to the universe what it is you want in your life; this can be an emotional, physical or spiritual issue.  Spend a few minutes each day revisiting your intention.

Step 3:

Make it visual.  The subconscious mind does not know the difference between fact or fantasy.  This is huge for you!  You can help rewire your brain using visualization skills. Create a vision board which consists of gluing pictures to paper.  Spend a few minutes each day enjoying/visualizing what you would like in your life.

Step 4:

Awaken.  Each time you go to do something you know is because of the brain's programming, stop!  Awaken yourself to the fact you are doing this thing because of your hard-wiring.  Make a conscious decision to change the behavior.  In the case of something physical, tell your body how much you love it!  It sounds quirky, however it is a very powerful option for change.  For example, you have extremely tight hamstrings.  Begin to stretch them and as you do, have a conversation with them.  "Relax, hamstrings, relax.  It is safe for you to let go and move forward."

We have the power to shift and change our brains hard-wiring.  Be aware it does take time to do;  however, the benefits far outlast the work involved in doing it.

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Tammy Lawrence-Cymbalisty is the owner of TLC Services A Certified Yoga Teacher, HypnoBirthing Practitioner and Reiki Master. She is the Author of How to be Soul Strong: a user's guide to life on planet earth which can be found at http://www.howtobesoulstrong.com
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Comments

Most of us are definitely stuck in that rut...we get so that we believe its just life and there isn't anything we can do about it. We go to the jobs we hate each day and do the same things over and over again hating it. This is a great article to help people get out of their rut.

By Danelle Karth 1 year 9 weeks

    I am reading a book now entitled "The Brain that Changes Itself" by Norman Dodge. What you are saying is truly important.

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    By Mary Norton 1 year 9 weeks