網狀活化系統-塑造您生活的小系統
所以有一個叫做網狀活化系統(RAS)的東西。這個位於你大腦底部的微小系統(見上圖?)在塑造你的生活方面發揮著重要作用。 讓我們來談談 RAS 的工作原理以及如何利用它來創造您想要的生活。 每時每刻,您的環境都在用數百萬位元數據轟炸您的大腦。 你的視野中有數百種事物… 你的耳朵正在吸收十種不同的聲音... 您全身的肌膚正在經歷獨特的感覺… 現在你的大腦一次只能處理這麼多。它還需要確保您對任何危險或重大機會做出快速反應。所以它不能以同等價值吸收一切。這就是網狀激活系統發揮作用的地方。 您是否曾經在一群議論紛紛的人群中,突然有人提到您的名字,您的注意力就被吸引了? 有沒有想過即使您太專注於手機,您如何立即註意到牆上有一隻昆蟲爬行? 您的 RAS 過濾器正在執行此操作。什麼通過 RAS?只有對你來說重要的東西。 當任何訊息通過 RAS 時,它就會進入大腦,然後轉化為有意識的思想和情感。 所有這一切都在您不知情的情況下發生。很酷,對吧? 網狀活化系統在更深層次上發揮作用。它可以幫助您看到您「喜歡」看到的內容,從而影響您的行為。 帶上你所有的信念。它們對你很重要(歸咎於自我)。因此,RAS 尋求能夠驗證您的信念並重申它們的資訊(確認偏誤)。 你確實創造了自己的現實,然後在這個現實中運作。 這就是為什麼消極的自言自語如此具有破壞性。你就是你所相信的自己。 “無論你認為你可以,還是你認為你不能,你都是對的。” 相關外掛:信念系統-你生活的架構 在他們的一生中,大多數人都會用許多自我限制的信念和他們認為重要的瑣碎的東西來編程他們的“RAS”。大多數時候,這是透過他們消費的內容在潛意識中發生的。或透過他們生活中的不良榜樣。 但是,現在我們知道 RAS 如何塑造我們的生活,讓我們看看如何利用它來創造我們想要的生活。 我們可以培養的最有價值的技能之一就是將我們的思想引導到我們的目標。不斷地。 問題是,我們都同時想要很多東西。別再這樣做了。決定兩個或三個目標。使它們具體且可衡量。有意為之。 “當你設定意圖時,你就將你的潛意識與你的意識意志結合起來,讓事情發生。” 然後不斷提醒自己你的目標。重複是關鍵。這樣做時,您將重新編程您的 RAS 並告訴您的大腦要注意什麼。 你是說——“這很重要” 因此,您將開始收聽與您的目標相關的正確資訊。您將更了解您的環境中的機會。你將更有可能對它們採取行動。 這是寫下你的目標/視覺化/肯定背後的簡單科學。所以就做那些事吧。寫下你的目標。將它們放在手機的鎖定螢幕上。將它們貼在你的衣櫃上。 你越把目標放在心上,你的潛意識就越會努力實現它們。 相關插件:雙曲線折現-是什麼讓某件事成為優先事項 “你想到什麼,就會帶來什麼。” 並注意您消費的內容類型。你關注的帳號、你讀過的書、你看的電視節目、你聽的音樂、你結交的人等等。沒有消極的餘地。 請記住,意圖有助於感知。 你不會在一生中茫然地盯著人群,偶然發現重大機會。但當你專門並堅持不懈地尋找它們時,你一定會發現它們。 這是一個很酷的視頻,詳細討論了這一點:解鎖你的思維螢幕 尋找,你們就會找到。 Reticular Activating System — A Little System Shaping up your Life So there’s this thing called the Reticular Activating System (RAS). This tiny little system at the base of your brain (see the picture above?) and it plays a BIG role in shaping your life. Let’s talk about how the RAS works and how you can hack it to create the life you want. At every moment, your environment is bombarding your brain with millions of bits of data. There are hundreds of things in your vision… Your ears are taking in ten different kinds of sounds… Your skin is experiencing distinct sensations all over your body… Now your brain can only process so much at a time. It also needs to make sure you react quickly to any dangers or big opportunities. So it cannot take in everything at equal value. This is where your Reticular Activating System comes in. It acts as a filter and eliminates the white noise. Ever been in a crowd full of talking people and immediately had your attention drawn towards someone who mentioned your name? Ever wondered how you instantly notice an insect crawling on the wall even if you’re too focused on your phone? Your RAS filter is doing that. What gets through the RAS? Only the stuff that’s important to you. When any information gets past the RAS, it enters the cerebrum and is then converted into conscious thoughts and emotions. All of this happens without you even being aware of it. Pretty cool, right? The Reticular Activating System works at an even deeper level. It helps you see what you’d “like” to see and so, influences your actions. Take all your beliefs. They are important to you (blame the ego). So, the RAS seeks information that validates your beliefs and reaffirms them (Confirmation Bias). You literally create your own reality and then operate within that reality. This is why negative self-talk is so damaging. You are what you believe yourself to be. “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t‚ you’re right.” Relevant Plug: Belief System — The Architecture of Your Life Over their lifetime, most people program their “RAS” with a lot of self-limiting beliefs and trivial stuff that they consider important. Most of the time, it happens sub-consciously through the content they consume. Or through poor role-models in their life. But, now that we know how the RAS shapes our life, let’s see how we can use it to create the life we want. One of the most valuable skills we can ever develop is that of directing our thoughts towards our goals. Constantly. The problem is, we all want many things at once. Stop doing that. Decide on two or three goals. Make them specific and measurable. Be intentional. “When you set your intent, you are marrying your subconscious mind with your conscious will to make something happen.” And then constantly remind yourself about your goals. Repetition is key. In doing so, you’ll be re-programming your RAS and telling your brain what to pay attention to. You’re saying — “THIS IS IMPORTANT“ As a result, you’ll start tuning in to the right information relevant to your goals. You’ll be more aware of the opportunities in your environment. And you’ll be more likely to act on them. This is the simple science behind writing down your goals / visualization / affirmations. So do that stuff. Write down your goals. Put them on your phone’s lock screen. Slap them on your wardrobe. The more you keep your goals at the top of your mind, the more your subconscious mind will work to reach them. Relevant Plug: Hyperbolic Discounting — What Makes Something a Priority “What you think about, you bring about.” And be aware of the kind of content you consume. The accounts you follow, the books you read, the TV shows you watch, the music you listen to, the people you befriend, etc. Everything shapes your beliefs and values at the sub-conscious level. Have no room for negativity. Remember, intention facilitates perception. You won’t stumble upon big opportunities going through life staring blankly at the crowd. But you will spot them unfailingly when you look specifically and persistently for them. Here’s a cool video that talks more about this: Unlocking The Screen of Your Mind Seek and ye shall find. |