Think of our program as the operating system of the mind.

 — a collection of beliefs, rules, expectations, and conditioned reactions that run automatically in the background of our lives.

These programs tell us:

• what we believe is possible,

• what we think we're worth,

• how we interpret the world, and 

• what we expect from ourselves and others.

Just like a computer runs based on its code, we act according to the scripts we’ve absorbed over time — often without ever realizing it.

Our program works by filtering everything we experience. It defines how we interpret situations, how we respond emotionally, and what actions we take.

Here’s how it typically works:

A situation happens (external input).

Your program assigns meaning based on your past (internal filter).

You respond automatically (habit, emotion, reaction).

You reinforce the program by repeating it (cycle continues).

It’s efficient — but not always helpful. Unless we examine and update the program, it will keep running old patterns even when they no longer serve us.

Our program was not consciously chosen. It was shaped by early experiences, repeated exposure, emotional moments, and the behaviors of others — especially caregivers, teachers, peers, and culture.

Examples:

A child who was constantly told to "be careful" may grow up risk-averse.

A child praised only for achievements may tie self-worth to performance.

A child ignored when expressing emotions may learn to shut down or hide feelings.

These patterns get embedded in our subconscious. We didn’t decide them — they were formed before we had the ability to question them.

Because you cannot change what you do not understand.

Until you bring the program into conscious awareness, it will continue to shape your life — your habits, relationships, career, health, and confidence — often in limiting ways.

But when you learn to recognize the script, you can begin to rewrite it.

And when you rewrite the program, you don’t just change your actions —

you change your future.