Have you ever felt like you’re in a constant battle with yourself? Like there’s a part of you that keeps sabotaging your best intentions and goals? According to the father of psychology, Sigmund Freud, this internal conflict is the result of the interplay between three parts of our psyche: the ego, superego, and id. While the ego represents our conscious self, the other two are part of our subconscious mind. In this article, we’ll explore how the subconscious works with our core beliefs and three ways in which they interact.
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The id represents our basic level of comfort and pattern of behavior based on instinct. It consists of our biological and intrinsic personality traits (both which are unique to us and those inherent humanity instincts such as our survival motives). The id is most dominant when we are first born as it is the part of our psyche responsible for demanding our basic needs and urges to be met. The id operates out of the subconscious part of our mind and remains unaffected by our experiences and personal growth. It operates on what Freud referred to as the “pleasure principle”, which causes individuals to seek out immediate gratification, regardless of the consequences.
Have you ever felt as though there is something missing from your life which you cannot identify? While we may not have the vocabulary to describe what we are missing in life; we are aware of the obstacles which get in our way. If left unmanaged, the id is what drives individuals to remove all obstacles without a second thought for morality and ethics.
The ego, unlike the id, operates on a reality principle by considering the childish and selfish needs of the id with the world around it. It is responsible for rationalizing and compromising our essential needs and demands by meeting the id to its best ability when it encourages behavior which may trigger negative consequences. The ego, however, also seeks pleasure and aims to avoid pain at all cost but does so in a less irrational and animalistic way. The ego aims to serve the needs of the id in a more grounded and sensible manner. As our official protector from pain, the ego is responsible for all the behavioral and mental responses to feelings of anxiety and distress. While this problem-solving aspect of the ego is usually effective, its solutions to many problems can be destructive when it indulges the id in the process.
The superego serves as our moral compass by incorporating the morals and values we adopt from both our family and society. The superego’s role is to manage and control the impulses of the id so that the individual can live a life in accordance with both their conscience and their “ideal self” which is an idea of the superego. Naturally, when the ego falls short of the superego’s ideals, the superego punishes the ego through chastisement and guilt. The greater the superego’s idealization of self is the greatest the punishments the ego endures for its failure and perceived failures. The wise mind develops in life as we surpass the ego (our outlook, opinions, emotions and limited beliefs and perspectives) through continued observations. It is not controlled or motivated by anger, sadness, depression, anxiety, or fear, but by its own independent power. When we take ownership of ourselves, our desires, pride, envy and lust, we grow in morality and maturity.
“How do my core beliefs influence my behavior and relationships?”
Core beliefs are the deep-seated thoughts and assumptions we hold about ourselves, others, and the world around us. They often go unrecognized, yet consistently affect our lives. Negative core beliefs can have a significant impact on our behavior and relationships. For example, if we believe that we are unlovable, we may struggle with low self-esteem and lack of confidence, which can affect our ability to form healthy relationships. Similarly, if we believe that people cannot be trusted, we may have difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful relationships.
Our core beliefs also affect how we operate in the world. If we believe that the world is a harsh and unforgiving place, we may be less likely to take risks and pursue our goals. On the other hand, if we have positive core beliefs, such as believing in our own worth and ability to succeed, we are more likely to take on challenges and achieve our goals.
It’s important to become aware of our core beliefs and challenge them if they are negative or inaccurate. By doing so, we can strengthen our superego and develop a more positive outlook on ourselves and the world around us. This can lead to greater self-fulfillment and more positive relationships with others.
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