Naughty Subconscious Mind Tricks for the Holidays

Naughty Subconscious Mind Tricks for the Holidays

The subconscious mind loves to play naughty tricks on you. It is made of your conditioning and programming that you have been given by the players (Parents, teachers, people of influence, church, sports, extended family, ex’s etc) in your life.

Life's a stage on on the stage you star in the show however you subconscious mind is writing the script. The holidays can have their own scripts written and preprogrammed for your undoing. Naughty little tricks that can ruin your special moments:

1. Expectations- have a high expectation for what an event or gathering is supposed to look like or how it is supposed to be celebrated. This can lead to tunnel vision about the experience. If you also run a perfectionism program you can get a double whammy.

2. Obligations- many people try and meet other people’s needs during the holidays and prioritize their agenda at the expense of self.

3. Over compensating- feeling that you must be all things to all people and you take on their problems as if they are your own. You may overspend, over plan, over do it physically, emotionally or spiritually.

Nice little bag of gifts to outsmart the naughty mind tricks:

1. Set the tone for each event by being present with what is. Create a belief that everything happens for a reason and that the best made plans can also be flexible. This is applying emotional intelligence. Decide to be happy instead of rigid. Mind like water and let things flow with the natural current of each event. Broaden your point of view and expect surprises and find the joy in the spontaneous and unpredictable.

2. Only accept invitations that you truly want to attend. You time is precious and you can give yourself permission to live your own life and graciously turn down invites with kindness. Decide ahead of time that you are not in agreement to feel guilt. Guilt is another program running.

3. Simplify! You are the gift just by being you. Have a budget and stick to it. Take care of yourself and make sure your own needs are met so you avoid resentment. Plan your holidays around your own agenda and create a personal mission statement for this special time of year. Know what the holiday focus is for you and then plan accordingly. You have gift, time, obligation, and purpose budget. Stay within your means and you must may find that you like the holidays!

Tell that naughty little subconscious mind that you are coming to town with your bag of gifts for self and embrace the truth that as you live in your honesty and purpose the holidays seriously are the best time of the year!