What Are Beliefs?
Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Reality
THE SECRET TO BELIEFS
The secret to beliefs isn’t hidden away—it’s right in front of you.
Beliefs often work in the background, much like the engine of a car. But when they become limiting or misaligned, they don’t just hum—they rattle, clunk, and distract, turning the ride through life into a struggle.
By working with someone who understands how beliefs are coded and programmed, you can begin to approach them as tools to be designed, refined, and tailored—transforming your journey into one of smooth, exhilarating motion.
Although beliefs can seem mysterious, it’s time to cut through the noise of the exhaust and ignite an electric charge of clarity and purpose, creating a ripple effect of positive change in the right direction.
Shift your beliefs, and you’ll be in the driver’s seat to manifesting the car—and the life—you deserve.
WHAT ARE BELIEFS?
Beliefs are the acceptance of something as true or real, often based on convictions or trust in ideas, people, or things. They are generalisations and conclusions about our reality, which may or may not align with the truth.
Surface beliefs are adaptable and shaped by new experiences, while deep-seated beliefs are deeply ingrained, often formed through significant events, and resistant to change.
Beliefs are not fixed; they evolve as we grow and learn, drawing from past experiences, observations, and social influences.
UNDERSTANDING BELIEFS VS FACTS
- Facts: Using your five senses, you can see and engage with a fact. For example, “This is a picture of a chair.”
- Beliefs: Conversely, a belief describes your relationship with an idea, project, person, or place. For instance, “I believe you can have anything you want and be anything you want.”
Beliefs shape our perceptions and actions. They influence decision-making processes, interactions with others, and responses to challenges. Empowering beliefs can lead to success, while limiting beliefs create barriers to growth. Fortunately, beliefs can be changed through introspection, education, and experience. Consider if they:
- Support your soul’s journey
- Motivate you to grow
- Fulfill your relationships
- Provide safety and security
- Offer you choice
TYPES OF BELIEFS
Beliefs can either uplift and motivate us or limit us and make us feel outdated. They are neither inherently good nor bad, but all beliefs serve a purpose. The question is whether your beliefs are serving you in the best way possible.
- Surface Beliefs: These are easy to shift and usually revolve around routine activities and everyday experiences. New information or experiences often influence them and can be quickly adapted or changed. For example, a belief that “eating breakfast gives me energy” can be easily adjusted if you find intermittent fasting works better for you. Daily beliefs are flexible and can be modified with little resistance because they don’t typically challenge our core values or identity.
- Deep-Seated Beliefs: These ensure our safety and often require someone outside of us who knows what to look for to help create that shift. They are deeply ingrained and usually formed during significant emotional events or repeated experiences. These beliefs are more resistant to change and often operate unconsciously, influencing our behaviours and decisions without us even realising it.
FORMING BELIEFS
Beliefs are like lenses through which we view the world; new experiences can act as the nudge that shifts these lenses. They shape our perspectives. Beliefs are formed through experiences, influences, and interpretations.
It often comes down to: “This happened… so it means that… = BELIEF.”
Examples of Beliefs and Their Impact
- Work and Money: A child witnessing their dad’s stress at work may develop the belief: “You have to work hard to get money.” This belief can cause them to unconsciously drive their stress levels up, reinforcing that hard work equals earning money.
- Self-worth: A child seeing their mum’s face light up when they enter the room may develop the belief: “I am worthy and special.” This empowering belief attracts complementary relationships.
- Social media: An adult overwhelmed by social media may believe, “I can’t get clients without it.” Changing this belief can open up new avenues for attracting clients.
CHANGING BELIEFS
What does it take to change a belief? It depends on the depth and grip the belief has on you. By definition, any time you learn something new, it will shift a belief about how you thought something was to a new perspective. With the way the mind works, beliefs are made up of the causes, effects, meanings, assumptions, and the relationship you have with the item.
BELIEFS TIED TO YOUR SAFETY
Beliefs that require external help are often deep-seated, unconscious ones that trigger automatic responses to ensure your survival and safety.
They generate:
- Anxiety,
- Shame,
- Burnout,
- Guilt,
- Anger, and
- Hopelessness.
People don’t typically question these beliefs because they are instinctive, deeply ingrained, and rarely examined.
For instance, someone who is a people pleaser may find it difficult to say “no.” Even with advice about self-care, boundaries, and knowing their worth, the fear of consequences can be overpowering. They might fear that saying “no” could lead to negative outcomes, so they go out of their way to avoid conflict. This can result in burnout, resentment, and fatigue.
These deeply ingrained beliefs often originate in childhood as protective mechanisms. For example, if saying “no” to a parent led to being yelled at or punished, the belief formed is that complying ensures safety.
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HOW DO WE CHANGE THIS DEEP-SEATED BELIEF?
Logically, the client knows they are an adult and can ask for help and say no. But the body is keeping the score and holding on to every reason why they need to be on alert. Like a person with emotional sunburn, everything in their life is set up so they don’t need to receive support. For example, they don’t advance their career or allow for generous collaborative relationships, as they are unfamiliar.
To change this deep-seated belief, we have to go back to when the unconscious mind picked up on the potential threat and intimidation to their safety. We have to access the unconscious mind to reprogram these beliefs.
STEPS TO CHANGE THE BELIEF:
- Identify the Root Cause: Go back to when the unconscious mind first perceived the potential threat to safety.
- Access the Unconscious Mind: Use techniques like hypnotherapy, meditation, or deep introspection to reach the unconscious beliefs.
- Reframe the Belief: Change the perspective from “asking for help is dangerous” to “asking for help is a sign of strength and courage.”
- Build Strategies: Create small steps to reduce the emotional sunburn. For example, practice asking for help in low-stakes situations and gradually increase the complexity.
- Reinforce the Change: Continuously prove to themselves that they can accept help and support. Celebrate small wins to build confidence.
RESULTS OF CHANGING BELIEFS
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Changing a belief is quick and effective, but the real magic happens in what the client does with the change. This shift can illuminate an empowering path to improved relationships, greater self-confidence, and feeling good as gold.
When limiting beliefs no longer stand in the way, life begins to transform in profound ways. People often experience a renewed sense of freedom and possibility. Relationships flourish as communication improves and self-doubt dissipates, opening space for authentic connections. Career and personal growth take on a new dimension as individuals embrace opportunities they once avoided.
Without the constraints of limiting beliefs, decision-making becomes clearer and more aligned with one’s values and goals. An electric drive toward action replaces the weight of hesitation. Life feels lighter, more fulfilling, and full of potential. Empowered by new beliefs, clients can truly reimagine their future, creating positive ripple effects that reach every aspect of their lives.
This journey is more than just an internal change—it’s the foundation for external transformation that radiates through every choice, interaction, and achievement.
When limiting beliefs no longer stand in the way, life begins to transform in profound ways. People often experience a renewed sense of freedom and possibility. Relationships flourish as communication improves and self-doubt dissipates, opening space for authentic connections. Career and personal growth take on a new dimension as individuals embrace opportunities they once avoided.
Without the constraints of limiting beliefs, decision-making becomes clearer and more aligned with one’s values and goals. An electric drive toward action replaces the weight of hesitation. Life feels lighter, more fulfilling, and full of potential. Empowered by new beliefs, clients can truly reimagine their future, creating positive ripple effects that reach every aspect of their lives.
This journey is more than just an internal change—it’s the foundation for external transformation that radiates through every choice, interaction, and achievement.