Affirmations and Subconscious Behavior

Question: Can automatic sub conscious behaviour be changed by practicing affirmations for new behaviour, even if the sub conscious behaviour is fear based & seemingly automatic without conscious control? Answer: rnYou might be able to change some of your subconscious behavior through affirmations, depending upon how engrained the behavior is, but by itself, affirmations will not be the most effective solution. Unwanted behavior that is driven by the subconscious is typically rooted in our shadow self and is based upon old traumas and emotional wounds. To thoroughly change those behaviors, it is necessary to heal those traumas by bringing awareness to those subconscious levels directly. Affirmations engage the conscious mind, and therefore don’t reach and heal those deeper levels. There may be some trickle-down effect, but it is not the most efficient way to heal. rnWhen affirmations are used in conjunction with meditation or other healing methods that do reach those deep levels of conditioning, then it can be a useful adjunct to help reset behavior to a more adaptive pattern once the maladaptive one has been released. rnLove,rnDeepak