Can I change my Beliefs ?

Why do you want to question your beliefs? Are you convinced that certain beliefs of yours are unhelpful? Do you have the courage and conviction and strong motivation to move forward from the state which is hurting you?

If the answers to these questions are ‘Yes’, read on.

First Step – Awareness. Be aware of your thoughts and their strength. Be aware that you look at your world through the lens of your beliefs. Your beliefs define your perception of your world.

Second Step – Question your beliefs. There are many different techniques to question your beliefs. Reality testing is a technique to keep asking for “Real” proof to substantiate your beliefs. For e.g., – I am no good. Question yourself – is it true that I cannot find even one thing about me that I am good or good at?

Third Step – Once you are convinced that the belief is untrue, construct a belief to replace the untrue one. The new belief needs to be realistic and true.

All these steps are easier said than done. If you have significant emotions associated with your earlier belief that has stemmed from your childhood or other experiences, you would need to resolve some of those emotions before you attempt to work on your beliefs.

Counselling can help you identify your unhelpful beliefs, help you question them and incorporate helpful beliefs in their place in a warm and safe environment.