Change Your Beliefs and Change Your Life

Change Your Belief System

A belief system is a set of values that dictate how you see yourself and your life. Most people do not consider how what they believe can affect their lives because most people simply believe whatever is placed in front of them. Few people make a conscious decision to protect their beliefs. Most importantly, to understand that we all decide what we do and do not believe. Our belief systems shape our lives in many ways. If we believe negatively about the world, the outcomes of our lives are quite negative. However, if we have  positive beliefs about life, the outcomes of our lives are positive. Life does not just happen to us. Despite what you might feel, you can change your life based on what your belief system is. When I changed my life to what I believed in myself, my life changed. I began to become the person I wanted to be and my life became better than I ever imagined. Once I changed my belief system, I changed my life.

What I Believed About Myself

When I was a child, I did not have people tell me that I could accomplish anything I placed my heart on. Instead, I was told that being a black woman meant my life would be hard. I would more than likely have a hard life, which lacked happiness and substance. For a while I believed that. It created an idea in my head of what my life would be like. Whenever something bad happens to me I accept it as part of my fate. It was not until I was fed up with the same results. I was dissatisfied with the life I was living. Deep inside I knew I could do better than what I was experiencing. I started to change what I believed was possible for me. If other people can have a good life, then so can I . It was that small realization that opened the door of major change in my life. I learned that changing my belief system would change my life.

You are What You Consume

What you consume has a bigger impact on what you believe than you might think. If you spend hours mindlessly scrolling online. Or watching whatever show or movie you think might be entertaining without considering what you are taking in. You will find yourself taking in the beliefs and thoughts  of other people. Whether it be negative or positive. It is important to be mindful of what you watch or listen to. If you are on a journey of healing or growth, then you must watch content that supports that. Unfollow negative social media accounts. Stop listening to music that does not make you feel good. Avoid movies and shows that promote an identity that you do not want for yourself. The content that you consume can shape the way you see yourself and change your beliefs. If you are conscious  about this then you can be careful when you are tempted to pick up your phone and just scroll. Start following accounts that uplift you and help  you become the person you want to be. If you want a better relationship, then follow social media accounts that promote successful healthy relationships. Do your best to avoid content that breeds negativity. Find content that aids your belief system rather than cause self-destruction.

Decide Your Core Values

Most successful companies have core values. They decide who they are and what they stand for. That is also true for you. Your core values are what you believe and stand for. It is time for you to set core values for yourself because you are the CEO of your own life. You decide who you are. You decide who you want to be. Do not allow the world to tell you. If you want to live your life with integrity, protect your peace, be organized and be a good friend then make them your core values. Write down your core values. You can also put them in a  note’s app on your phone. The most important thing is that you set values for yourself. Your values will help to shape your beliefs.

Self-Limiting Beliefs

Self-limiting beliefs are the excuses we create that keep us from achieving more for ourselves. You may not realize that you have self-limiting beliefs because it has become a part of the way you see yourself. You may have even normalized the self-limiting beliefs that you have. Some examples of self-limiting beliefs are things like ; I am too old to go to school, I am a woman, I do not have the resources, I come from a poor family and so on. These beliefs are often just accepted. Well, it is time to stop accepting these excuses and embrace the reality that you can always change your reality. Your limiting beliefs are why you have not accomplished your goals. They allow you to focus on problems rather than solutions. The second you stop believing that anything other than yourself is holding you back is the second you will shift your life. Stop telling yourself that there is something you cannot do. Instead start looking at the ways you can change your life. Start looking at the positivity already in your life. I will tell you something positive. You still have a pulse which means your life is not over and there is more for you to accomplish. You cannot achieve what you do not believe.

Assess Your Relationships

We may not want to admit it but a lot of what we believe about ourselves is influenced by the people in our lives. Our relationships have a great deal of influence. They influence us to make decisions. They influence how we feel. They influence our beliefs. It is time to assess the relationships in your life. Are they encouraging? Are the people around you also living in their purpose? If you are becoming better, yet the company you keep is focused on staying the same. You may need to assess this relationship. Your circle can create an amazing belief system, or they can be the difference between you pushing for your dreams or accepting the status quo. You do not have to cut people out of your life unless they are toxic for your wellbeing. You do need to be  honest about the dynamics of these relationships and if they are creating a negative belief system. Once you see the relationships for what they truly are, give yourself permission to adjust their access to your wellbeing. You are on a journey to become better, to change what you believe about yourself. The relationships in your life should reflect that.

Visualize The Life You Want

When you are still in an environment that you want to change often it can be hard to change your belief system. You could feel overwhelmed by the amount of change that needs to take place. Just thinking about the work required can be discouraging. To transition into a new belief system for yourself start visualizing the life you want now. Visualize a different setting for your life. See yourself being the person you want to be. When you visualize life, you want it to allow what is in your mind to become a reality. You do this by visualizing then acting towards the things you want. Walk out life as if you are already the person you see in your dreams. This will immediately shake up your inner knowing that things are changing for you. First, you see it, then you take steps, the next thing you know you are living it. Visualization is an amazing way of releasing the anxiety you have connected to your current circumstances. Your current life is only temporary. You are taking steps every day to change your belief systems and change your life.

Change Your Life

Changing your beliefs starts with the transformation of your heart and soul. You must start changing your beliefs so that you can create a better life for yourself. Protect what you consume and stop mindlessly scrolling online. Listen to positive music. Watch a video that lifts you up. Establish your core values. Decide the person you are and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. No more self-limiting belief. Believe that there is nothing you cannot accomplish. Avoid excuses and find solutions to your obstacles. Assess  your circle of relationships. Are they building you up, or taring you down ? Have relationships that reflect your core values. Lastly, visualize the life you want. Act towards that vision daily. What you visualize is what you will become. Change your beliefs and change your life.