Conditioning the Mind

The following definition is from Encyclopaedia Britannica:

conditioning, in physiology, a behavioral process whereby a response becomes more frequent or more predictable in a given environment as a result of reinforcement, with reinforcement typically being a stimulus or reward for a desired response. Early in the 20th century, through the study of reflexes, physiologists in Russia, England, and the United States developed the procedures, observations, and definitions of conditioning. After the 1920s, psychologists turned their research to the nature and prerequisites of conditioning. 
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We all, I think, would want to change the way we behave at different stages of our lives.  Conditioning is a true and tried process, whereby you teach your brain to be or do whatever or however you want to change.  To begin the process, pick a goal.  This goal could be any goal, but a general one.  A good one to start with is:  to think positive.  This is a good goal to have, because then you can elevate your mood, or you can "feel good," or you can be more successful at work or school, etc.

The way to condition your mind can consist of the following steps:

1/  Make a list of things or experiences that make you happy.  For example:
        -Things that you love or that delight you, such as your favorite silk scarf, your favorite house clothes, or a wool scarf that keeps you so warm in the cold air, or a puppy, etc. 
        -Successful experiences...small ones, like when you finally perfected a recipe, or when you were able to find the perfect outfit, or when you heard beautiful poetry, or when you figured out how your fancy camera works, or when you so much enjoyed a sitting and sipping coffee at the corner cafe, etc.

2/  Every morning or whenever you have a moment of quiet time, even for only 10 minutes each time throughout the day...do this:  In your mind, visualize the favorite thing or successful experience on your list.  Hold the image in your head and notice how good it makes you feel.  Feel the warmth in your body as the energy travels from your feet all the way up to your cheeks.  Enjoy the movie in your head for as long as you can.  Do this regularly and daily.

3/  During your conditioning exercise, notice the happy image in your head, and then start doing affirmations.  For example:  That's so great!   I'm so lucky!     I'm so happy!

4/  You can also do conditioning when you are stressed out, frustrated or in a bad mood.  Stop for a few minutes and do the visualization and affirmations together.

This process really works and can boost your energy.  It worked for Pavlov's dog.  It has been proven scientifically.  So why shouldn't it work for us humans.  Conditioning the brain is so easy to do and so effective, it will change your life for the better.  It will open up your life, and you'll just know what to do to make your life even better and better.

Namaste.