Systems of Belief

Whether you believe you can or you believe you can't, either way you are right! Our beliefs about our own capabilities have a profound effect on the decisions we make and the directions we take in our lives.

Whether you are in the midst of challenging yourself to make a change or you simply want to take a moment to reflect on the decisions you make in your life, it's imperative to understand that the roots of the decisions that you make, not only take root in your personal values (as we discussed yesterday) but also in your beliefs.

For today, I would like to highlight a nasty little bug in our brains that we call "limiting beliefs". In my most recent workshop, we discussed "limiting beliefs" and how these beliefs about ourselves (and sometimes others) can limit our ability to move forward and thrive.

Our "limiting beliefs" are often false beliefs that accentuate our inner fears, worries and past traumas. These beliefs hold us back and keep us down. These are those beliefs that say, "I am not good enough, I do not deserve that, I am not strong enough, I am not smart enough...". You may or may not be aware that these nasty little beliefs are swimming around in your brain and in your heart, but if you find yourself continuously struggling to overcome a certain obstacle, you may need to take a closer look at your current set of beliefs to see if there is one that continues to hold you back.

If you could imagine that your beliefs act like the driver for your life, where would your "life car" go? Do they drive you up to the top of the mountain or do they drag you down to swirl in the mud? I'm sure you will notice that your beliefs will varies in the different parts of your life, as we have a tendency to compartmentalize different components of our lives.

I invite you to take 10 minutes of your time right now to explore the different beliefs that both drive you up to the top of the mountain and the ones that drag you down. Then ask yourself, "Is there anything you believe now that you would like to change? Is there a belief that drives you up the mountain that you need to write down and post up in front of your face each day to keep you motivated?!

I hope you will take a moment to check your beliefs and start eliminating the ones that bring you down while you highlight the ones that bring you up.

Coach Liz