Do This to Take Control of Your Mind in 30 Days!

Join Ryan Johnson in this episode for a transformative 30-day journey into the science of neuroplasticity. In this episode, he breaks down how your brain works and outlines practical, neuroscience-backed techniques to reprogram your subconscious mind. Discover a step-by-step plan that covers building awareness, introducing positive practices, reinforcing new habits, and reflecting on your progress. Whether you’re looking to break free from old routines or establish empowering new habits, this episode provides actionable insights to help you reshape your mental software for lasting change.

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Transcript

Ryan Johnson (00:00):

Listen, I hope you're ready for today because we're going to go on a journey. That's what we're going to do. How long? Thank you for asking. It's going to be 30 days and we are going to reprogram your subconscious mind. Yes. That means gently reshaping those deep rooted habits and beliefs, using methods backed by neuroscience. Ooh, neuroscience. We're there. That's what we're doing. Are you ready? Okay. Let's go. Thank you so much for tuning into the Mr. Mind Podcast. Your twice a week dose of living well, and I think my voice might've just cracked, but it doesn't matter. We are going to keep it. My name is Ryan Johnson, your mindset coach for today, and I hope you are ready for today because today's episode is all about understanding how your brains work or how our brains work and how we can guide them toward positive change.
(01:05)
Imagine your brain is a well-worn computer full of useful programs. I mean all kinds of useful programs, but also well a few outdated ones, and you need to update that now with the little patience and daily practice. You can refresh your mental software for a healthier, for a happier. You imagine that, but how do you do it? Well, that's why you are here and that's why I am here. We are going to do it because we are going to discuss how your subconscious mind plays a big role in your daily habits, the science behind neuroplasticity, and a step-by-step plan to help you replace old patterns with new empowering ones over the next 30 days. So let's take a look inside the fascinating world of your brain, your subconscious. It's like a quiet partner that guides many of your automatic behaviors, whether it's the habit of hitting snooze button in the morning or the urge to reach for a late night snack.
(02:09)
So thanks to neuroscience, we now know that our brains are incredibly adoptable. This quality, it's known as neuroplasticity. It means our brain is capable of creating new connections and pathways. You can think of it as like gently reshaping a soft, malleable material into something new and improved. Plato, it might take time, but with consistent effort, even longstanding habits can and will be transformed. I say will, because I'm confident that we can get through this together. Why am I so confident? Well, thank you for asking. I'm confident because in today's episode I'm going to share some practical techniques and those techniques are going to tap into this neuroplastic power. So you can start right now by making small positive changes right away. Let's do it. So let's take a little deeper dive into neuroplasticity so you know exactly what you're dealing with. Okay, neuroplasticity, it sounds like a really big deal.
(03:09)
Neuroplasticity, I can hear it like on a megaphone, but honestly all it is is your brain's ability to adapt. It's like Play-Doh your brain's. Plato and I would make a song out of it, but I am not Ms. Rachel, I'm sorry. Study shows that with regular practice of neuroplasticity activities like meditation, visualization and the affirmations, they can actually reshape our neuropathways. Imagine that it's similar to training a muscle. The more you work on it, the stronger and more effective it becomes. One interesting point that I do want to mention, while popular culture sometimes cites 21 days for a habit, research actually suggests that giving it around 30 days offers a more realistic timeframe for lasting change. Give yourself 30 days. Forget about that 21 day thing because if you commit to this process for a month, you're setting a strong foundation for your new habits, and that's what we need to grow correctly, right?
(04:04)
To grow properly. So what is it, right, your 30 day bootcamp? Let's break it down into manageable steps. I'm going to outline a weekly guide and it's going to build awareness. It's going to introduce new practices, it's going to reinforce them, and then it's going to solidify your progress. Week number one, building awareness. First week is the best week. It's the week where you break down those damn barriers. It's where you put your foot down and say, I am going to do it. So what we need to do is focus on your habits. We're going to start by keeping a simple journal, a very simple one. Note when and where your less helpful habits occur. Whether it's an urge to hit the snooze button or a craving that arises after dinner. Write that shit down. This isn't about judgment, it's about understanding the pattern so you can address them.
(04:53)
Week number two, we're going to introduce new practices. That's what we're going to do. We're going to begin incorporating new positive practices into your routine. Try out simple mindfulness exercises like take a few minutes each morning to take a breath, deeply. Deep breath. What that's going to do is help center yourself. Pair these moments with positive affirmations such as I am capable of changing or I am moving forward to a healthier life. Visualize your goals, visualize them. The more vivid, the better. Picture yourself feeling more balanced each and every day. Week number three, we are going to be focusing on reinforcing your new habits. It's time to build on what you've started, practice habits stacking. Attach a new behavior on an existing one, and I've talked about this before in a couple podcasts. You enjoy your morning coffee or take an extra minute to focus on a positive intention for the day.
(05:55)
Now, the goal here is to create a of small actions that support your overall growth and it works. It may be tough when you first start, but just keep going. And if you think to yourself, ah, I can skip it this one time, keep in mind that everything matters because if you skip that, you're giving yourself a pathway to skip it again, to skip other things, because how we do one thing is how we do everything. Week number four, man, that's all about reflection and solidification. Reflect on your progress. Guys, look back at your journal. Notice the small victories, A morning without an extra snooze, a moment of calm during a hectic day. Celebrate those wins and consider what's worked best for you and plan how to maintain these changes long after the 30 days are over. Remember, it's not about perfection, it's about gradual lasting improvement.
(06:47)
It's not, Hey, I'm going to get better for 30 days and then stop. It's about I'm going to get better. For debunking common myths is something that is extremely important. So before we wrap up, let's take a moment to do that. Let's debunk a few of those damn myths. For instance, many people believe that it only takes 21 days to form a new habit. In reality, the process is much more individual and it often takes closer to 30 days, like I was talking about earlier in this podcast or even longer to really stick. Another myth is that you can't change who you are because your habits are set in stone. If this was true, I would not be here this moment. I always enjoy hearing from you because without you, there is no this show because I wouldn't be doing this well, I may sit down, stare at a wall and dive into random soliloquy, but you never know.
(07:46)
You never, you never know. I recently received a question about how to handle days when change feels especially hard. My advice, be kind to yourself. Change takes time, and every step counts. Even on days when progress seems slow. We have to remember to really be kind to ourselves, and people say it all the time, but think of it like this. Do you know that friend or that person wouldn't really be a friend? That person that you know that just gives you little digs for no reason. What do I mean by digs? Like little jabs, little, oh, yeah, whatever. You can do it or oh, yeah, whatever. Like snide at you and gives you that little comment that it just makes you feel, ugh. Maybe at work you're just like, Ugh, that guy's so irritating. Ugh, that girl's so irritating. Oh God, I hate my boss.
(08:40)
He gives you that little, how would you feel if that person constantly was with you, so that person's not just at work. That person's now with you in your bed, with you, in the shower, with you every single time you want to do something positive. Imagine that. Imagine how it feels. Well, that's what we're doing to ourselves, so yes, be kind to yourself. If you have any questions or personal stories about your journey, feel free to reach out on social media or you can just hit me a dm. I guess that would be on social media too, right? Yeah, the Mr Mind. That's two Ds at the end. That's where you can find me on Instagram. To sum up our 30 day Brain bootcamp, our brains are incredibly adaptable and by incorporating mindful practices, positive information and simple habits stacking you can create meaningful changes in your life.
(09:37)
It might seem challenging at first, but remember, each day is a new opportunity to move forward. I encourage you to try this 30 day plan and see how even small adjustments can lead to big improvements over time. Do it. You can. Thank you so much for tuning into the Mr. Mind Podcast. Can you do me a huge favor? If this helped you at all, can you please leave a comment? Can you please blank? Also, the biggest favor of all that very last person that you sent the text message to, can you send them another text message? Unless of course you are trying to avoid that person, let 'em know. Hey, I hope you're having a great morning. I hope you're having an even better afternoon, and I hope your evening is magnificent because you never know. They just. Might. Need it. Aloha!