Behavior Is An Echo of Our Beliefs

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Behavior Is An Echo
of Our Beliefs


Have you ever thought about this?

It's true. 

If we believe we can't keep our house clean, we don't.

If we believe we can get dinner made, we do.

If we believe we can't lose weight, we don't.

Let me help you understand why this is true, and I'll end with an example that will show how powerful our beliefs are. 

Circumstances are the things outside of us, the people, the situations, the facts. No opinions

Our thoughts, when we think them over and over, become our beliefs.  Our thoughts are our interpretation of the circumstances in our lives. Our opinions.

Our thoughts always create our feelings.  Feelings are simply vibrations in our bodies, but they are the reason we do, or don't do anything. 

Our behavior, or our actions are the things we do.  How we act. 

Our behaviors always give us our results.  

Now lets take a look at how this works. 

I wanted to go outside and walk for exercise, but when I went outside I felt the air on my skin.  I said, "It's too cold!" Now you might think this is a fact, but "too cold" is an opinion. I have thought that so many times I believe it is a fact. But, someone else might think it's just right.  

So, what is the fact?... The fact is, it is 32 degrees outside.  

The thought, "It's too cold," makes me feel frustrated.  

When I feel frustrated, I make excuses.

The result is, I don't go for a walk.  

Our brain does this to us, doesn't it?  

This is why supervising our brain is so important.  Each and every thought that becomes a belief can be changed to one that serves us better.  

What are some other options I could believe when it is 32 degrees outside?    
I have a warm coat and hat.
I have a treadmill inside.
I will feel so good if I honor my plan to walk.

I could choose any of these, too couldn't I?

Isn't this interesting?  When I work with my clients, we discover the thoughts they have been believing that are producing their results. Then we can replace them,one thought at a time, with beliefs that serve them and their goals, dreams and desires.  

Next time you wonder why you have or haven't  accomplished what you have set out to do, I invite you to ask yourself, "What am I thinking and believing?" THEN Ask yourself,"What else could I think and believe that serves me better?"

I would love to assist you in accomplishing your goals and dreams, because that is how you will create the life you want. A life of proactive steps rather than inaction.  A life of accomplishment rather than disappointment. A life of purpose rather than one of settling. 

You are worth it,
XOXO
Peggy

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