How To Get Answers From Your Subconscious Mind (10 Proven Methods)

Our subconscious mind houses many of our desires and fears. It serves as a unique repository of wisdom and insight. Personally, I find the subconscious to be a very underutilized resource. When harnessed correctly, you can use your subconscious to solve problems and work on your own personal growth.

It can be difficult to find the answers from our subconscious when we’re clouded by the hustle-bustle thoughts of daily life. But, the depths of our mind hold a wealth of knowledge that can help us find the answers we need.

Today, I’ll share my favorite ways of tapping into the subconscious mind. You can use these methods to gain insight into your own depths and unleash the potential within.

1. Meditation

Meditation is probably the most well-known and respected method of calming your thoughts and tapping into your subconscious. In fact, meditation has numerous benefits that can help you in your daily life as well.

By focusing your mind, you allow your subconscious to come to the forefront and process information. This can lead to all sorts of “aha” moments. If you have never tried meditation before, I highly suggest you give it a try. There are many free resources online and books on meditation to help you get started. You can even throw on a free 10-minute guided meditation on YouTube.

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2. Journaling

I love journaling and I find it to be a bit of a meditative process. Writing down your feelings, daily thoughts, and even your dreams at night can help you access your subconscious mind. Bringing these feelings to the surface allows us to analyze them in new ways.

You can also use your journal to ask yourself questions and receive new insights from the depths of your mind. This is what journaling prompts are for. If you’re not into writing, you can also create an art journal which can help you access this information as well. There are so many types of journals to choose from.

Many people find they journal better on a computer or phone. Writing is a slower process and if you find your thoughts are often racing, you may have an easier time typing them out. The of “free writing” is also known as “stream of consciousness writing”. This is exactly what it sounds like. Free writing without any judgement or editing. And, it can be a very useful tool for analyzing our own mind.

Popular journal prompts:

Journal prompts for connecting with your inner child

3. Visualization

Visualization is a powerful tool that can help you manifest your desires. By creating these mental images, we’re making somewhat of a “blueprint” for our subconscious. We can steer our thoughts and align our actions with the desired outcome. When we practice visualization, we may notice new thoughts come to the surface. These thoughts can help us gain a better understanding of our true desires. Learn how to create a vision board here.

4. Intuition

Our intuition is our inner voice that helps guide us towards making the decisions that feel right for us. It’s a gut feeling that tells us to take a particular action (or avoid a situation). Our intuition is connected to our subconscious mind.

It’s a valuable resource that can help aid us towards insight and clarity. By practicing mindfulness and trying to stay more present in the moment, we can better learn to tune into our intuition and trust ourselves.

5. Dream analysis

Analyzing our dreams can be very eye-opening. In fact, some people consider our dreams a direct line to our subconscious thoughts and feelings. Have you ever dreamt of an angry cat or a swimming in a deep pool? These dreams may mean more than you think! Keeping a dream journal is very helpful, as it is easy to forget your dreams.

Often, the images are most clear when you first wake up. You may also want to keep a voice recording app handy. I find that dreams can slip away in less than a minute. So, be sure to record all the details you can right when you wake up. This will allow you to better peer into the depths of your dreams and explore their possible meanings.

6. Art

Expressing ourselves creatively can help us draw out all sorts of subconscious thoughts and feelings. Painting, drawing, doodling or even sculpting are all fantastic creative outlets. If you need help getting in touch with your creative side, these tips will help.

7. Sensory Deprivation

Float tanks (also known as sensory deprivation pods) eliminate all external distractions. This allows us to connect deeper with our subconscious mind. If you have a float tank studio near you, you may want to give it a shot. Without the external noises of the everyday, we can quiet our minds and tap into thoughts that can be very revealing.

Floating tanks or sensory deprivation pods can eliminate distractions, allowing for a deeper connection with your subconscious mind.

8. Walking in nature

Getting outside and walking in nature is very therapeutic. In fact, I consider it a very meditative experience. It’s one of my favorite ways to connect with myself and explore my internal dialogue. The best thing about walking in nature is how accessible it is.

You don’t need to go far – just find a trail or pleasant place to spend a couple of ours. Surrounded by the sounds of nature, you’ll find yourself naturally at ease and able to tap into your thoughts more clearly.

9. Exercise

Yoga incorporates stretching along with mindfulness for a unique, relaxing experience. As far as exercise goes, I find it is one of my favorite ways to clear my head. Other people prefer running, biking or jogging.

At first, you may not think that exercise is a good way to clear your thoughts and relax. But, its a great way to unwind. I also like to take a few minutes after exercising to practice deep breathing and stretching. I find that as my heart rate slowly comes down, my mind is a lot more calm and clear.

10. Therapy

Talking to a professional about our thoughts, fears, and desires can be a great way to access hidden parts of our mind. In fact, you can often learn a lot about yourself just by speaking with a friend or family member. Many therapists are trained to help us dive into our minds to work through problems and find the answers we’re looking for.

Online therapy resources:

Better help
Grow therapy (accepts insurance)

Our subconscious mind is truly a powerhouse of information and useful knowledge. This can help guide us towards accomplishing our goals. I also find that my subconscious is full of creative thoughts.
By practicing some of the methods above, we can tap into the depths of our thoughts and unleash potential we were never previously aware of.

It’s easiest to start small and incorporate these practices into a daily routine. For example, you can journal for 5 minutes a day before bed, or meditate when you first wake up in the morning.

Our subconscious is always working behind the scenes. All we need to do is learn how to access it and bring these thoughts to the surface.