Comments on: How to solve problems: let your subconscious do the thinking http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/ Itzy Sabo on Email Productivity Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:39:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jason http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-35942 Jason Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:01:14 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-35942 im 17 and i just started really thinking about just how much potential we have...just thinking a little more about it, without even reading anything about it...i discovered that the subconscious holds the key to many of are answers...but where i really got blown away is to the fact that you can come up with answers to things you dont even consciously think about!...i believe that we have alot of potential and we need to learn how to use it, too often i find myself looking for answers that are right in front of me!...i believe that the strongest tool you have is the WAY you think, that mentality is the most important, because its nice to know about your subconscious but knowing isint everything... we need to RESPECT how advanced our brain and not just our conscious but also our subconscious is, thats why you can try to use it to its REAL potential! I feel that i understand this from a far and simple view, as much as it is good to study others material and understand more of others thoughts (dont get me wrong you can learn alot from people) i believe that you cant forget that its how you take that information at heart, the way you think of it and remember it, so when someone tells you something the best way to learn it is to not ignore any possibilities, so think of HOW they came up with it! I believe that thats how you BELIEVE in it, and thats when you set yourself the right mentalaty...from the little i know of my subconscious i want to learn how to obtain my subconscious thoughts...because i know and i believe that it holds answers to what you truly WANT in life, the best thing about your subconscious thoughts, is that you obtain an answer to something you may of never really consiously thought of, and thats HOW YOU KNOW that thats where you got that answer, and the best part is for some reason it seems like its the best answer you could ever come up with! AND IM SURE THAT IT IS!!! im 17 and i just started really thinking about just how much potential we have…just thinking a little more about it, without even reading anything about it…i discovered that the subconscious holds the key to many of are answers…but where i really got blown away is to the fact that you can come up with answers to things you dont even consciously think about!…i believe that we have alot of potential and we need to learn how to use it, too often i find myself looking for answers that are right in front of me!…i believe that the strongest tool you have is the WAY you think, that mentality is the most important, because its nice to know about your subconscious but knowing isint everything… we need to RESPECT how advanced our brain and not just our conscious but also our subconscious is, thats why you can try to use it to its REAL potential! I feel that i understand this from a far and simple view, as much as it is good to study others material and understand more of others thoughts (dont get me wrong you can learn alot from people) i believe that you cant forget that its how you take that information at heart, the way you think of it and remember it, so when someone tells you something the best way to learn it is to not ignore any possibilities, so think of HOW they came up with it! I believe that thats how you BELIEVE in it, and thats when you set yourself the right mentalaty…from the little i know of my subconscious i want to learn how to obtain my subconscious thoughts…because i know and i believe that it holds answers to what you truly WANT in life, the best thing about your subconscious thoughts, is that you obtain an answer to something you may of never really consiously thought of, and thats HOW YOU KNOW that thats where you got that answer, and the best part is for some reason it seems like its the best answer you could ever come up with! AND IM SURE THAT IT IS!!!

]]> By:   “Let your X do the Y” by Usable Words Blog http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-35821   “Let your X do the Y” by Usable Words Blog Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:03:26 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-35821 [...] “Let your feet do the talking” (about an awareness-raising sponsored walk), and “Let your subconscious do the thinking” (about…well, I guess that one’s fairly obvious). “Let the house do the hunting” [...] [...] “Let your feet do the talking” (about an awareness-raising sponsored walk), and “Let your subconscious do the thinking” (about…well, I guess that one’s fairly obvious). “Let the house do the hunting” [...]

]]> By: christophercdean http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-35720 christophercdean Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:43:23 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-35720 Definitely, this method works. The subconscious mind really is a marvel at work. Definitely, this method works. The subconscious mind really is a marvel at work.

]]> By: shreenivas http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-35692 shreenivas Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:28:25 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-35692 yes def. subconcious mind work and gives answer. no doubt about it. But your belief inyour sub-conciious mind mind is more important yes def. subconcious mind work and gives answer. no doubt about it. But your belief inyour sub-conciious mind mind is more important

]]> By: Hazel http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-31081 Hazel Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:20:43 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-31081 The mystery of complete rest in sleep where the subconscious mind is in total operative mood has yet to be discovered in its totality. I believe that every step man take in discovering the state of mind, we are one step closer to realise our potential in this universe. The mystery of complete rest in sleep where the subconscious mind is in total operative mood has yet to be discovered in its totality. I believe that every step man take in discovering the state of mind, we are one step closer to realise our potential in this universe.

]]> By: BK http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-21385 BK Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:29:01 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-21385 Hey, I shared the similar thought. A lot of time, the solution to my problems popped up when I was not thinking of it in the first place. It is amazing how the subconcious mind works. Hey, I shared the similar thought. A lot of time, the solution to my problems popped up when I was not thinking of it in the first place. It is amazing how the subconcious mind works.

]]> By: Success Resources http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-19631 Success Resources Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:23:56 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-19631 <strong>Soving Problem With Subconscious</strong> So, if you need a solution to your problem, please impress your subconscious of what your problem is and tell it that you are looking for the best solution. Tell the subconscious also that you would let it to decide for you and that you would trust it ... Soving Problem With Subconscious

So, if you need a solution to your problem, please impress your subconscious of what your problem is and tell it that you are looking for the best solution. Tell the subconscious also that you would let it to decide for you and that you would trust it …

]]> By: David McD http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-4525 David McD Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:01:32 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-4525 Rather than 'unconscious', what if information is stored in your physical body and the configuration of it? Change your body position and the information you access and the way you think also changes. I've written my webiste about this idea and <a href="http://www.decision-making-confidence.com/how-to-make-a-decision.html" rel="nofollow">how to make a decision</a> and why breaks at work are important. Cheers! Rather than ‘unconscious’, what if information is stored in your physical body and the configuration of it? Change your body position and the information you access and the way you think also changes. I’ve written my webiste about this idea and how to make a decision and why breaks at work are important. Cheers!

]]> By: M M HUSSAIN http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-2304 M M HUSSAIN Sat, 16 Sep 2006 20:58:50 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-2304 In 1974 I was hypnotised by one of my friends, quickly I manged to solve mathematical problem but I failed to solve it after out of trance. I read in old books that the great scientists along the history use to use selfhypnosis to find theories and solutions to technical problems. I 've hypnotised one guide, sent him to my house, he discribed my houe to me.. please add, or comment M M HUSSAIN In 1974 I was hypnotised by one of my friends, quickly I manged to solve mathematical problem but I failed to solve it after out of trance.
I read in old books that the great scientists along the history use to use selfhypnosis to find theories and solutions to technical problems. I ‘ve hypnotised one guide, sent him to my house, he discribed my houe to me..
please add, or comment
M M HUSSAIN

]]> By: On Choice « blogempire http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-2189 On Choice « blogempire Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:03:41 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-2189 [...] Futher investigation by psychologists suggest leaving the really big decisions (buy house, take a job, move away etc.) to your subconscious as researchers in the Netherlands propose.   Here’s instructions on how to do it! [...] [...] Futher investigation by psychologists suggest leaving the really big decisions (buy house, take a job, move away etc.) to your subconscious as researchers in the Netherlands propose.   Here’s instructions on how to do it! [...]

]]> By: Bhakthan http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-143 Bhakthan Wed, 03 May 2006 17:44:30 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-143 I very much agree with you.. When trying to solve an issue,conscious brain tries to solve it with all its ability..But it is the subconscious mind that comes for the rescue most of the time to find the best solution.The subconscious mind is so good to look at the things laterally! I very much agree with you..
When trying to solve an issue,conscious brain tries to solve it with all its ability..But it is the subconscious mind that comes for the rescue most of the time to find the best solution.The subconscious mind is so good to look at the things laterally!

]]> By: Matthew Cornell http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-142 Matthew Cornell Wed, 03 May 2006 00:23:00 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-142 I agree, but I think my mind needs the *space* to handle "background processing" like this. For me, this is achieved by having a system to manage my information and work flows. I agree, but I think my mind needs the *space* to handle “background processing” like this. For me, this is achieved by having a system to manage my information and work flows.

]]> By: haikushoe http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-140 haikushoe Tue, 02 May 2006 03:54:52 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-140 "When will companies start noticing that this overload is adversely affecting their bottom line?" Never because they can "right-size" at any time to make corrections to the bottom line. “When will companies start noticing that this overload is adversely affecting their bottom line?”

Never because they can “right-size” at any time to make corrections to the bottom line.

]]> By: Sandhya Seshadri http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-136 Sandhya Seshadri Mon, 01 May 2006 14:09:04 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-136 I work in advertising, and while most copywriters and art directors use their sunconscious minds to arrive at ideas, I am still amazed that many are not even aware that they are doing it. I wonder sometimes how much more fertile their imaginations would be, and how much of the stress they would save themselves, if they stopped to realise that this was the tool they were using all this time, and made a little conscious use of it. I work in advertising, and while most copywriters and art directors use their sunconscious minds to arrive at ideas, I am still amazed that many are not even aware that they are doing it. I wonder sometimes how much more fertile their imaginations would be, and how much of the stress they would save themselves, if they stopped to realise that this was the tool they were using all this time, and made a little conscious use of it.

]]> By: Alvin Saldanha http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-135 Alvin Saldanha Mon, 01 May 2006 14:01:41 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-135 More power to your elbow, Itzy, for throwing light on a critical, indispensable and inexplicably little used means of 'problem solving'. The subconscious mind in fact, 'harbours' the largest store of your problem solving skills - in fact, it has access to 'resources', 'methods' and 'solutions' YOU DONT EVEN KNOW YOU POSSESS. One way in which you can dramatically increase your usage of your subconscious mind is to state to your subconscious mind the issue you want resolved, and by when you want it resolved (for eg: by 900 a.m. tomorrow morning). Your success rate is magnified when you respect the possibility that this will happen just so. (Dare I use the word faith?) Believe that your subconscious mind is able to do it, know that its keen to do it, remember that this is its right function, and .... you begin to realise a little bit the full implication of : Ask and you shall recieve, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you. More power to your elbow, Itzy, for throwing light on a critical, indispensable and inexplicably little used means of ‘problem solving’. The subconscious mind in fact, ‘harbours’ the largest store of your problem solving skills – in fact, it has access to ‘resources’, ‘methods’ and ‘solutions’ YOU DONT EVEN KNOW YOU POSSESS. One way in which you can dramatically increase your usage of your subconscious mind is to state to your subconscious mind the issue you want resolved, and by when you want it resolved (for eg: by 900 a.m. tomorrow morning). Your success rate is magnified when you respect the possibility that this will happen just so. (Dare I use the word faith?) Believe that your subconscious mind is able to do it, know that its keen to do it, remember that this is its right function, and …. you begin to realise a little bit the full implication of : Ask and you shall recieve, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you.

]]> By: Radical Mutual-Improvement » Blog Archive » Sleep on it (Exercise #7) http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-126 Radical Mutual-Improvement » Blog Archive » Sleep on it (Exercise #7) Sat, 29 Apr 2006 21:03:35 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-126 [...] How to solve problems: let your subconscious do the thinking (Email Overloaded) [...] [...] How to solve problems: let your subconscious do the thinking (Email Overloaded) [...]

]]> By: joshpriniski http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-125 joshpriniski Sat, 29 Apr 2006 20:10:55 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-125 I completely agree. The hardest part, however, is trying not to think about something. I find that during my run or when I am walking, it gives me a chance to think about stuff. So my mind naturally does not rest. However, I agree, decisions come much easier if you give your brain an opportunity to do its own thing without you trying to give it direction. If only I could do it more often. I completely agree. The hardest part, however, is trying not to think about something. I find that during my run or when I am walking, it gives me a chance to think about stuff. So my mind naturally does not rest. However, I agree, decisions come much easier if you give your brain an opportunity to do its own thing without you trying to give it direction. If only I could do it more often.

]]> By: Atholas http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-124 Atholas Sat, 29 Apr 2006 14:18:27 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-124 In solving problems that involve creativity and insight, I often find brute forcing a solution, given that it is possible, by linearly connecting one step to another (whether or not the steps are produced in a linear order is irrelevant) is inelegant or inefficient. When I allow the matter to quietly settle in my mind as I sleep, I usually wake up the next morning with the answer staring at me in the eyes. Concentrating on a problem for a prolonged period of time, to me, is often a waste of time. Because when your mind is focused, my focus is restricted to a narrow band of thoughts directly relating to the problem (hence "focused", because everything else is blurred out), and I might not be able to come up with an effective solution at all. I must have to agree that it is a constant battle, between a sense of duty of getting the work done quickly (concentrating on the task and keep working on it), and the idealistic desire of wanting it to be done in quality (set it aside for a while). However, as you have quite rightly pointed out, this overloading can be extremely counter-productive. Sometimes to make two steps forward is to take a step back. In solving problems that involve creativity and insight, I often find brute forcing a solution, given that it is possible, by linearly connecting one step to another (whether or not the steps are produced in a linear order is irrelevant) is inelegant or inefficient. When I allow the matter to quietly settle in my mind as I sleep, I usually wake up the next morning with the answer staring at me in the eyes.

Concentrating on a problem for a prolonged period of time, to me, is often a waste of time. Because when your mind is focused, my focus is restricted to a narrow band of thoughts directly relating to the problem (hence “focused”, because everything else is blurred out), and I might not be able to come up with an effective solution at all. I must have to agree that it is a constant battle, between a sense of duty of getting the work done quickly (concentrating on the task and keep working on it), and the idealistic desire of wanting it to be done in quality (set it aside for a while). However, as you have quite rightly pointed out, this overloading can be extremely counter-productive.

Sometimes to make two steps forward is to take a step back.

]]> By: Shirley http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-121 Shirley Fri, 28 Apr 2006 23:44:00 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-121 I agree with you that taking ones mind off the problem will help solve the very issue of concern. Although, the scenario is quite different, I recall once, awaking in the night, and being quite sure I was short changed at the bank during the day. Checked my money, went back to the bank, and it was confirmed. Without my even considering it, my mind worked on the problem. Amazing critters--our minds. Enjoyed your post. Blessings, Shirley I agree with you that taking ones mind off the problem will help solve the very issue of concern. Although, the scenario is quite different, I recall once, awaking in the night, and being quite sure I was short changed at the bank during the day. Checked my money, went back to the bank, and it was confirmed. Without my even considering it, my mind worked on the problem. Amazing critters–our minds. Enjoyed your post.

Blessings,

Shirley

]]> By: Roger Gale http://email-overloaded.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-120 Roger Gale Fri, 28 Apr 2006 21:44:34 +0000 https://itzy.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/how-to-solve-problems-let-your-subconscious-do-the-thinking/#comment-120 Absolutely, all the best decisions are serendipitous; the worst ones in decision-making sessions. Absolutely, all the best decisions are serendipitous; the worst ones in decision-making sessions.

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