Unconscious Thoughts: You Can('t) Change Your Reality
Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman
Deep Dive
What percentage of decision-making is unconscious according to Dr. Maiysha Clairborne?
90% of decision-making is unconscious, with only 10% being conscious.
What are the common trauma responses mentioned by Dr. Maiysha?
Common trauma responses include fight, flight, freeze, feigning (appeasing), attending to befriend, fatigue, or faint (collapse).
How does the amygdala function in response to perceived threats?
The amygdala scans for threats and compares them to past experiences stored in the hippocampus. If a threat is detected, it overrides the prefrontal cortex, triggering involuntary trauma responses.
What is the role of filters in shaping our communication and responses?
Filters, influenced by upbringing, memories, and environment, shape how we interpret incoming information. These filters impact our internal responses, communication, and reactions, often distorted by past trauma.
What is a common limiting belief Dr. Maiysha observes in her clients?
A common limiting belief is 'I'm not good enough,' which is often culturally and historically rooted, especially among women and women of color.
How can individuals reframe the belief 'I can't change my reality'?
Instead of saying 'I can't,' reframe it to 'How can I change my reality?' or 'What resources do I need to change my reality?' This shifts the focus to actionable steps and possibilities.
What tools does Dr. Maiysha recommend for managing trauma responses?
Tools include anchoring techniques like using a favorite song, mantra, or tactile object to shift emotional states. Breathwork and identifying colors in the environment can also help regulate emotions during activation.
What is the significance of identifying the 'original wound' in healing?
Identifying the original wound allows individuals to re-contextualize and heal the root cause of limiting beliefs or negative emotions. Healing at the root helps release accumulated evidence supporting those beliefs.
Why is it important to bring unconscious thoughts to conscious awareness?
Bringing unconscious thoughts to conscious awareness allows individuals to examine and heal limiting beliefs or trauma responses. It empowers them to make conscious decisions rather than being driven by involuntary patterns.
What is the 'self cycle' mentioned by Dr. Maiysha?
The 'self cycle' involves self-discovery, self-acceptance, and purposeful action. It mirrors the recovery program's slogan of awareness, acceptance, and action, emphasizing the importance of acceptance before taking steps to heal.
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