296. Identity Work Explained: What Does It Actually Mean to Change Your Identity?

You know who you want to become. You can probably picture how she runs her business, the money she makes, how she leads, how she sells, the decisions she makes and how she shows up. But when someone tells you to “change your identity,” “step into your next-level identity” or “become the version of you who already has it”… what the hell are you actually supposed to change? Because your identity isn't something you can physically see and it’s definitely bigger than choosing a few new habits, asking “what would my future self do?” and hoping your subconscious gets the memo. In this episode of The Subconscious Expert, I break down what identity actually is, how your subconscious forms its understanding of “who I am”, and why your identity can influence everything from the way you sell and make decisions to how much success feels normal for you to hold. If identity work has always felt slightly intangible, this episode will make it a hell of a lot more practical. Topics covered on Identity Work: What your identity actually is beyond the “future self” language you see online. How experiences, meanings, beliefs and generalisations contribute to your subconscious understanding of who you are. The difference between something you do and something you've started believing you are. The NLP Neurological Levels and where identity sits within them. Why the same business problem can require completely different subconscious work depending on what's happening underneath it. How your current identity influences selling, visibility, decision-making, leadership, money and what feels possible for you. Why simply “acting as if” or copying the behaviour of your future self doesn't necessarily create an identity shift. What happens when the identity you want conflicts with existing beliefs, associations or different parts of you. How new experiences and repetition help something move from “that's not me” to “of course that's me.” Two questions to help you start uncovering your current identity and the gap between who you are now and who you're becoming. Connect with Rebecca Haydon: Apply to work with me Come say hi on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Resources mentioned in this episode: DM IDENTITY on Instagram if you have a question about your identity or want Rebecca to take a look at what's happening underneath your current business patterns.