PatrickWhat is a belief?
- It is a feeling of certainty that something is true.
- It is a repeated thought that you continue thinking over and over again
- It is a filter that move thoughts through your body
If you want to shift the results you are achieving in your life, you will need to shift how you think, feel, and act.
Part 1: Exercise: Mapping Core Beliefs
Objective:
To identify and reflect on the core beliefs that influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Materials Needed:
- Pen and paper (or a digital document if doing this virtually)
Duration:
15-20 minutes
Instructions:
- List Your Reactions:
- Begin by listing 5-10 recent situations where you had a strong emotional reaction, whether positive or negative.
- For each situation, describe your reaction briefly. List the emotions that you felt as accurately as possible.
- Identify the Trigger:
- For each situation, try to identify what exactly triggered your emotional reaction. Was it something someone said? A particular action? An outcome?
- Analyze the Belief:
- Look at each trigger and ask yourself, “What belief do I have that made me react this way?”
- Write down the belief next to each situation.
- Categorize Beliefs:
- Review the beliefs you've written down and try to categorize them into broader themes. For example, beliefs related to self-worth, control, trust, success, failure, etc.
- Reflect on Origins:
- Choose the top three most impactful beliefs and reflect on their possible origins. Consider:
- Where might these beliefs have come from? (e.g., family, past experiences, societal messages)
- How have these beliefs served you in the past? Are they still serving you well, or are they holding you back?
Part 2: Identifying Core Beliefs
Instructions: Reflect on the beliefs you hold about yourself, your abilities, and your potential. List the top three beliefs that come to mind.
- Belief #1:
- Origin: (Where or whom did this belief originate from?)
- Impact: (How does this belief affect your thoughts and actions?)
- Belief #2:
- Origin:
- Impact:
- Belief #3:
- Origin:
- Impact:
Part 3: From Beliefs to Actions
Instructions: For each belief listed above, outline how it leads to specific thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Belief #1: [Insert Belief #1 from Part 1]
- Thoughts it triggers:
- Feelings it generates:
- Actions it leads to:
Belief #2: [Insert Belief #2 from Part 1]
- Thoughts it triggers:
- Feelings it generates:
- Actions it leads to:
Belief #3: [Insert Belief #3 from Part 1]
- Thoughts it triggers:
- Feelings it generates:
- Actions it leads to:
Part 4: Commitment to Shift the Beliefs
Instructions: Choose one belief that you would like to shift to foster more positive outcomes.
Describe the new belief and how you plan to cultivate it.
- Current Belief to Shift:
- New Belief:
- Action Plan to Cultivate This New Belief:
- Daily Affirmations:
- Behavioral Changes:
- For example: Morning breathwork, affirmations,
- Support Systems:
Reflection
Instructions: Reflect on today's exercise. How do you feel about the connections between your beliefs and your daily actions? What new insights have you gained, and how do you plan to apply them moving forward?