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Dr. Shadé ZahraiDr. Shadé Zahrai

Your Brain Magnifies What You Focus On | The Power of the Subconscious Mind

Your brain is designed to magnify what you focus on. If you focus on things outside of your control, it’s easy to feel completely helpless, and that can be debilitating. But if you focus on what you can do, on serving others who need your support, on the opportunity that presents itself and being grateful for what you have, you can shift your psychological state into one that’s geared towards hope, which is far more productive and positive than one of hopelessness. For leaders, for teams, for those looking to inspire and empower others… it starts with your thoughts. To find out more about Shadé, visit the website: https://www.shadezahrai.com Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/ Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadezahrai Join her private FB group for professional women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/582249846059495

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CHAPTERS

  1. 0:00 – 0:30

    Subconscious mind as the hidden driver of identity and behavior

    Dr. Shadé Zahrai frames the subconscious as the dominant portion of the mind, shaping identity, emotions, interpretations, and reactions. She emphasizes that much of how we show up in life is guided by this deeper mental layer.

    • •The subconscious makes up the majority of mental processing (framed here as ~90%)
    • •It influences feelings, perception, interpretation, and social interactions
    • •It strongly affects how you respond to the world and day-to-day experiences
  2. 0:30 – 1:02

    Beliefs determine persistence: why doubt kills clarity and follow-through

    She explains that self-belief is foundational for mental clarity and determination. If you don’t believe you can achieve something, you’re more likely to disengage and give up early.

    • •Low belief reduces determination and mental clarity
    • •Doubt increases the likelihood of quitting
    • •Mindset acts as a gatekeeper for effort and resilience
  3. 1:02 – 1:29

    Reticular Activating System: focus filters reality and reinforces beliefs

    Optimistic thinking is presented as a practical attention strategy: what you focus on becomes more noticeable and self-reinforcing. She ties this to the brain’s reticular activating system (RAS), describing it as a subconscious filter that “magnifies” what aligns with your expectations.

    • •Optimistic explanatory style increases noticing positive cues and opportunities
    • •RAS functions like a filter/magnifying glass for what you attend to
    • •Your attention tends to find evidence that reinforces existing beliefs
    • •You can influence attitude by starting with self-talk and chosen thoughts
    • •Positive energy is socially contagious and impacts leadership and relationships

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