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Writer's pictureNicholas Blizzard

Exploring Different States of Consciousness

What is Consciousness?


Fundamentally, Consciousness is a particular state of awareness. What do I mean by this? Awareness of what actually allows you feel and experience things in different ways with purpose for your overall well-being. You may be wondering why is this important? This is important because when you are aware of the different states that can be accessed at any time it becomes a valuable tool to achieve all the things you want and take control of your life while adding value to those around you. Below is a list of some of the primary states of consciousness with sublevel states.


Positive States of Consciousness


1. Joy

  • Euphoria: A state of intense happiness and excitement.

  • Happiness: A feeling of pleasure and contentment.

  • Excitement/Enthusiasm: A state of eager enjoyment or interest.

  • Contentment: A state of satisfaction and ease of mind.

2. Love

  • Passion: An intense, driving, or overmastering feeling of love or enthusiasm.

  • Affection: A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

  • Compassion: Sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

  • Trust: Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

3. Gratitude

  • Appreciation: Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

  • Thankfulness: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.

  • Recognition: Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something.

  • Acknowledgment: Acceptance of the truth or existence of something.

4. Peace

  • Tranquility: The quality or state of being tranquil; calm.

  • Serenity: The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

  • Calmness: The state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion.

  • Relaxation: The state of being free from tension and anxiety.

5. Faith

  • Optimism: Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

  • Positive Outlook: Expectation of good things happening in the future.

  • Expectation: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case.

  • Anticipation: The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.

6. Mindfulness

  • Presence: The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing.

  • Awareness: Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

  • Focus: The center of interest or activity.

  • Attention: Notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important.

7. Pride

  • Self-Esteem: Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.

  • Confidence: The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.

  • Satisfaction: Fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs.

  • Recognition: Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something.

8. Creativity

  • Innovation: The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

  • Imagination: The faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects unpresent to the senses.

  • Inspiration: The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

  • Curiosity: A strong desire to know or learn something.

9. Empowerment

  • Self-Efficacy: The belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

  • Confidence: The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.

  • Motivation: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

  • Encouragement: The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.

10. Spirituality

  • Transcendence: Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

  • Sense of Purpose: A person's sense of resolve or determination.

  • Inner Peace: A state of being mentally and spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress.

  • Connectedness: A feeling of belonging to or having affinity with a particular person or group.

Negative States of Consciousness

1. Fear

  • Terror: Extreme fear.

  • Panic: Sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behavior.

  • Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

  • Nervousness: Easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious; highly strung.

2. Anger

  • Rage: Violent, uncontrollable anger.

  • Frustration: The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

  • Irritation: The state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or slightly angry.

  • Annoyance: The feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation.

3. Sadness

  • Despair: The complete loss or absence of hope.

  • Grief: Deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death.

  • Melancholy: A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

  • Disappointment: Sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

4. Shame

  • Humiliation: The action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated.

  • Guilt: The fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.

  • Embarrassment: A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

  • Self-Doubt: Lack of confidence in oneself and one's abilities.

5. Jealousy

  • Envy: A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

  • Resentment: Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

  • Bitterness: Anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment.

  • Insecurity: Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence.

6. Loneliness

  • Isolation: The process or fact of isolating or being isolated.

  • Disconnection: Lack of connection; disunion.

  • Solitude: The state or situation of being alone.

  • Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

7. Confusion

  • Disorientation: The condition of having lost one's sense of direction.

  • Perplexity: Inability to deal with or understand something complicated or unaccountable.

  • Uncertainty: The state of being uncertain.

  • Indecision: The inability to make a decision quickly.

8. Helplessness

  • Powerlessness: Lack of ability, influence, or power.

  • Vulnerability: The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

  • Dependence: The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

  • Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

9. Overwhelm

  • Burnout: Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.

  • Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.

  • Fatigue: Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

  • Restlessness: The inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.

10. Boredom

  • Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

  • Lack of Interest: Absence of interest or curiosity.

  • Monotony: Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

  • Restlessness: The inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.



Now, that we have explored the different states of consciousness and you have a better understanding of what it is, what choices or actions will you decide to do for a healthier positive attitude, lifestyle, and behavioral adjustment to support your dream life? If you found this article useful, feel free to leave a comment and share with anyone who will benefit from this valuable information. Thanks so much for reading, Enjoy.



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