Today, Paul Dickau reveals how you can use your subconscious as a mental asset.

The Christmas season is approaching. The time of year when dietitians and clients need to be particularly self-aware, as there are countless feasts and temptations in store over the Advent period.

At times like this, it seems as if the inner bastard can only be tamed with iron discipline when it demands huge amounts of its unhealthy, sugary food again.

The good news is: moreThe undertaking is not half as difficult as it sounds - if you make your subconscious your ally.

What is the subconscious mind?

The subconscious mind is (in a nutshell) the entire spectrum of your personality. It contains not only your everyday consciousness, but also all your strengths, weaknesses and potential.

Your inner bastard represents a small part of your personality spectrum. What if the rest of your inner team could keep it in check?

Hypnosis has been working on this topic for decades. Hypnotic weight loss is one of the best-researched applications and promises - especially in combination with a solid nutritional concept - easy and lasting weight loss success without the yo-yo effect.

In addition to going to a professional hypnotist, there are also things you can do yourself to use your mental capital more effectively.

1. free yourself from childish attachment to certain foods.

Everyone knows it: children are calmed with sweets when they whine. They get jelly babies after an injection at the doctor's. They get cake for their birthday, cookies at Christmas and even a "sugar cone" when they start school.

There is nothing morally wrong with this at first. However, things become problematic when the subconscious is conditioned in such a way that certain foods have to be consumed when we are stressed or happy in order to dampen or celebrate the situation.

The (reflexive) consumption of a certain food is often associated with a certain inner conflict. These wounded inner parts of us then like to become pig dogs until we have healed them.

So how do you get rid of attachment? Through mindfulness!

Observe your motives when shopping. Why is the Nutella going into the shopping cart now? What state are you in when you shop? How does your mood influence your shopping behavior?
If you discover one of your weaknesses, stay objective with yourself. There is no point in further frustrating yourself in response to your frustration!
Often, consciously recognizing hidden behaviours is enough to resolve them.

If a major hidden conflict comes to the surface and you feel that you cannot deal with it on your own, a coaching session on the topic is usually a good idea.

2. stress-free shopping

Take control of your mood while shopping!

Get some earplugs and listen to music. Choose music tracks that put you in a happy, relaxed mood.
Ideally, you should create a "Music anchor" that puts you in a positive "eating mood".
This works by putting on exactly this type of music whenever you want to prepare or eat something delicious and healthy.
When you listen to the music later while shopping, you automatically put your subconscious into "health mode".

3. create positive eating experiences

It is important that you do not fall into a "punishment mindset" during a dietary change. Don't blame yourself for your weaknesses, but praise yourself for your successes.
This is how you change the "frame", i.e. the emotional framework of the situation.
Once the right frame has been set, our subconscious is ready to become our ally.
That's why things like exercise and learning are easier when you're having fun (i.e. the right frame).

Create small experiences of success and acknowledge them! You managed to eat 100% healthy for a day? That's great! Did you manage to make a particularly tasty, nutritious evening meal? Great! After a few weeks your belly is already much firmer? Keep it up!

Celebrate these small successes and praise yourself for them. Your subconscious will get used to it and start to continue to track these successes. Every sense of achievement is part of your mosaic of inner strength!

About the author:

Paul Dickau is a mental trainer and hypnosis coach and offers tailor-made solutions for clients who want to use their mental capital more effectively with the "Body, Mind & Sound" concept.