Stop Using Only 5% of Your Mind to Achieve the Results You Want
- Ann-Marie Johansen
- Aug 27
- 2 min read
Most people try to make big changes—like quitting smoking, drinking less, reducing stress, or improving their relationship with food—by using only their conscious mind.
The problem? The conscious mind is only about 5–10% of our mental capacity. It’s like trying to row a boat with one oar—you’ll move, but not very far and not very fast.
The real powerhouse is your subconscious mind, which makes up about 90–95% of your thoughts, behaviours, and automatic responses. This is where habits live. This is where cravings are stored. This is where your emotional triggers sit.

When you only use your conscious mind, it feels like a battle:
“I want to stop smoking, but I can’t stop thinking about cigarettes.”
“I want to relax, but my mind just won’t switch off.”
“I know I don’t need another drink, but I keep pouring one anyway.”
That’s because your subconscious is still running the old program.
How Hypnotherapy Helps
Hypnotherapy works by accessing that 90–95%, so you can create real, lasting change. Instead of trying to force your conscious mind to “be stronger,” we rewire the subconscious to actually support the change you want.
That’s why at "Hypnotherapy with Ann-Marie" my programs are designed to help you:

Cut the Alcohol – Take back control and create a healthier, calmer relationship with drinking

Reduce Stress – Train your subconscious mind to relax and feel calm, even in situations that once triggered anxiety.

Take Charge of Food Choices – Stop the cycle of overeating or unhealthy habits by changing your automatic patterns.
Life Feels Lighter..When The Struggles Are Optional

Stop Smoking & Vaping – Break free from the habit in just one 2 hr session, using the part of your mind where the cravings are stored
Stop Fighting with Only 5% of Your Mind
When you align your subconscious with your conscious goals, change doesn’t feel like a battle. It feels natural, easy, and sustainable.
You already have the power within you—you just need to use all of it.
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