I Broke This Habit to Rewire My Mind
A No-Nonsense Guide to Transforming Yourself
On a surface level, we all know that thoughts have power. But very few of us actually understand how to use that power effectively. That’s why today, I’m going to share a powerful insight from the book “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” by Dr. Joe Dispenza.
The author explains that most of us only consider changing our lives when things get really bad.
We wait until we can no longer tolerate the situation — until crisis, trauma, loss, disease, or tragedy strikes.
But here’s the question: Why wait? You can start changing your life even today.
You see, the key lies in understanding the remarkable relationship between your mind and your body.
Everything around you, including your own physical form, is composed of atoms.
And here’s the fascinating part: Those atoms are 99.99999% energy and a mere 0.00001% matter.
In other words, your mind and your body are inseparable — they are one and the same.
Mind is matter, and matter is mind. This means that when you change your mind, you change your life.
Unfortunately, most of us focus solely on the physical aspects of change, ignoring the powerful energetic realm. But by doing so, we’re missing out on a vast well of potential.
All it takes is a shift in your mindset.
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Spoilers (aka Key Points):
Our minds and bodies are inseparable — they are one and the same
95% of who we are by midlife is unconscious programming and habits
Breaking the “habit of being yourself” is the key to lasting change
Neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our brains and transform our identities
3-step process: Awareness, Disruption, Embodiment of new identity
Practical strategies: Daily meditation, visualization, cultivating new habits
Accepting change unlocks profound personal growth and fulfillment
The Surprising Reason Change Is So Difficult
Let’s first address the three big problems that often prevent us from making positive changes in our lives.
Problem #1: Your Body Is in Control, Not Your Mind
Many of us believe that our minds are in control of our lives, but the opposite is often true.
As we learn new things, our minds are initially the masters, and our bodies are the slaves.
But as those new behaviors become habits, the roles reverse — the body takes over, and the mind becomes the slave.
In fact, by midlife, about 95% of who we are is a series of subconscious programs, memorized behaviors, and habitual emotional reactions.
That means only 5% of our day-to-day lives is consciously controlled by our minds.
It’s like a three-year-old trying to fight a full-grown adult. The body, with its powerful set of unconscious tools, often wins the battle against the conscious mind’s feeble attempts at change.
Problem #2: Your Environment Is Keeping You Stuck
Have you ever seen the movie “Groundhog Day”? It’s a comedy about a man who’s stuck reliving the same day over and over again. Well, the harsh reality is that many of us live our lives just like that character.
Think about your daily routine — from the side of the bed you get up on to the way you drive to work.
How much of it is a well-worn, unconscious pattern? We often fail to realize that our environment and habits are keeping us trapped in the same old cycles, preventing us from creating something new.
If your environment and reactions remain the same, how can you expect anything to change? It’s the definition of insanity — doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Problem #3: Your Body Actively Resists Change
When you try to make a positive change in your life, such as starting a new exercise routine or breaking a bad habit, your body doesn’t simply sit back and let it happen. In fact, it often does the opposite.
Your body hates change. It will send out all kinds of signals to discourage you — from feelings of fatigue to self-defeating thoughts.
It’s as if your body is actively working against you, trying to keep you in the familiar, uncomfortable state it has grown accustomed to.
The Surprising Habit You Must Break
So, what’s the solution? How can you overcome these formidable obstacles and finally make the changes you want in your life?
The key is to break the habit of being yourself.
You see, your current “self” is the product of 20, 30, or even 50 years of unconscious programming.
Your body and mind have become so accustomed to this way of being that they actively resist any attempt to change it.
But here’s the good news: You can rewire your brain and reshape your identity. It’s not easy, but it’s absolutely possible.
And it all starts with breaking the habit of being your current “self.”
The Neuroscience of Change
To understand how this works, let’s see the neuroscience behind it (or you can skip to the next part if you don’t to read this section).
Your brain is a remarkable organ, constantly adapting and changing in response to your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This process is known as neuroplasticity, and it’s the key to making lasting changes in your life.
Every time you think a thought or have an experience, you’re creating new neural pathways in your brain.
The more you repeat a particular thought or behavior, the stronger those pathways become, until they become deeply ingrained habits.
This is why it’s so difficult to break old habits and create new ones — your brain has become wired to follow the path of least resistance, the one it’s traveled countless times before.
But: You can actually rewire your brain and create new neural pathways. By consciously choosing new thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, you can literally reshape the structure of your brain and transform your “self.”
The Power of Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the reason why some people are able to achieve incredible feats of personal transformation, while others struggle to make even the smallest changes.
Those who succeed understand the power of their own minds and how to use it. They know that to change their lives, they must first change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. And they’re willing to put in the hard work required to rewire their brains and reshape their identities.
It’s not easy, but the rewards are tremendous.
When you break the habit of being your current “self,” you open the door to infinite possibilities. You can become the person you’ve always wanted to be, free from the limitations of your past.
The 3-Step Process to Break the Habit of Being Yourself
So, how do you actually go about breaking the habit of being yourself? Here’s a simple 3-step process:
Step 1: Become Aware of Your Unconscious Patterns The first step is to become acutely aware of the unconscious patterns that are running your life.
Pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and notice how they repeat day after day, week after week, year after year.Step 2: Disrupt Your Unconscious Patterns Once you’ve identified your unconscious patterns, it’s time to disrupt them.
This can be as simple as consciously choosing to do something different, even if it feels uncomfortable or unnatural at first.Step 3: Embody Your New Identity The final step is to fully embody your new identity.
This means not only changing your thoughts and behaviors but also aligning your feelings and emotions with your desired way of being. It’s about becoming the person you want to be, not just acting like them.
Practical Strategies to Break the Habit of Being Yourself
Put this 3-step process into action:
1. Meditate Daily Meditation is a powerful tool for increasing self-awareness and breaking unconscious patterns.
2. Practice Visualization Visualization is another powerful technique for rewiring your brain.
The more vividly you can picture it, the more real it will become.
3. Cultivate New Habits Finally, it’s time to start building new habits and behaviors that align with your desired identity. This could be as simple as changing your morning routine or as ambitious as starting a new hobby or business.
Final Thoughts
It’s not an easy process, and it will require a significant investment of time and effort. But the rewards are truly profound.
You’ll start to see the world through new eyes, noticing opportunities and possibilities that were previously invisible to you. You’ll feel a renewed sense of purpose and direction, and you’ll be able to approach challenges with a greater sense of resilience and adaptability.
Most importantly, you’ll finally be able to break free from the negative programming that has been holding you back for so long. You’ll no longer be a slave to your unconscious habits and patterns, but rather a master of your own destiny.
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Breaking old thought patterns is very difficult, but if it can be achieved, it's a great thing.