108. Quantum Confidence: Harnessing the Power of Affirmations

INHABIT with Alessia Citro

In this episode, Alessia explores the transformative power of affirmations, diving into the scientific, spiritual, and metaphysical aspects of their effectiveness. Discover how affirmations reshape neural pathways, trigger the brain's reward system, counteract negative self-talk, and serve as self-fulfilling prophecies. Explore their alignment with quantum potential, resonance with vibrational frequencies, and co-creation with the divine. Learn a practical technique from Dr. Jenn Chrisman to make affirmations more effective.

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction: Embracing the one-person podcast journey [00:39] Building belief in oneself through habits [01:29] Science of Affirmations: Neuroplasticity, positive reinforcement, and more [04:36] Metaphysical Aspects: Quantum alignment and vibrational resonance [07:52] Co-creation with the Divine: Affirmations as spiritual and quantum practices [09:47] Building Believable Affirmations: A practical technique for effectiveness [11:46] Closing Remarks: Announcement of the Higher Self Habits group coaching program

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Key Questions Explored:

1. How do affirmations influence neuroplasticity in the brain?
2. What role does positive reinforcement play in affirmations' effectiveness?
3. How can affirmations counteract negative self-talk and boost self-esteem?
4. How do affirmations become self-fulfilling prophecies, increasing chances of success?
5. Unpacking the placebo effect and its connection to affirmations' effectiveness.
6. Why is framing affirmations in the present tense crucial for subconscious programming?
7. Exploring affirmations' alignment with quantum potential and their role in manifestation.
8. Focused observation and its relevance to affirmations.
9. Affirmations as vibrational resonance and attracting similar experiences.
10. Merging with the eternal now and its connection to affirmations.

Scientific Sources:

• Neuroplasticity and Self-Affirmation: Falk, E. B., O'Donnell, M. B., et al. (2015). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 112(7), 1977-1982.
• Dopamine and Positive Thinking: Schultz, W. (2015). Physiological Reviews, 95(3), 853-951.
• Negative Self-Talk and Affirmations: Kross, E., Bruehlman-Senecal, E., et al. (2014). Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 106(2), 304-324.
• Placebo Effect and Belief: Finniss, D. G., Kaptchuk, T. J., et al. (2010). The Lancet, 375(9715), 686-695.

Metaphysical Sources:

• Quantum Physics and Consciousness: Tegmark, M. (2000). Physical Review E, 61(4), 4194-4206.
• Vibrational Frequencies and Manifestation: Dispenza, J. (2007). Hay House.
• Eternal Now and Manifestation: Tolle, E. (1999). New World Library.
• Co-creation with the Divine: Hicks, E., & Hicks, J. (2006). Hay House.

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Keywords: affirmations, self-confidence, self-trust, habits, behavior changes, neuroscience, spiritual, metaphysical, quantum potential, vibrational frequencies, co-creation, belief in oneself, neuroscience perspective, present reality, divine plan, infinite possibilities.