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Understanding your beliefs
In simple terms, we make sense of the world around us because we hold 'beliefs'.
That is, we believe certain things to be true and as long as those things remain true, everything is all right - or at least everything is as we believe it to be ...
But this situation can be a long way from 'all right' - when our beliefs and truths get out of step with everyday reality.
In the dark? You probably believe that when you go to sleep at night, you will wake up the next morning. This is something you give little or no thought to, but , if it were not true you probably wouldn't be able to sleep. Beliefs are normally formed by constant reinforcement - every time you have been to sleep you have woken up; each time you wake up your belief is strengthened. |
All tied up ... You almost certainly believe that there is a thing called gravity that holds you down to the ground. If you did not believe this you would tie yourself down with ropes and never move again; the fear of floating off into space would prevent you from moving! Each step and every movement you make confirms that gravity exists - a constant reinforcement of your belief in gravity. |
For some people, beliefs can be formed in a flash. This is sometimes called 'one trial learning'. Phobias are often the result of 'one trial learning' after a motor accident.
This type of self-limitation is so powerful that simply thinking about a situation brings on the symptoms of fear and anxiety. Although outside help will probably be required, you can unlearn as well as you learn.
You can replace the problem behaviour with a more useful and fulfilling approach. Click the forward arrow to discover more.
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