"Faith can move mountains." You've probably heard this quote from the Bible many times. But have you already applied this quote to yourself and your life? Do you have more positive or negative beliefs? Which ones govern your actions more? Why are you at the point in your life where you are right now? And what do your Beliefs to do with it? We'll show you how to use positive beliefs to improve your mindset stronger.
You probably know it too. Those moments when you just can't take it anymore. And your Hamster wheel nevertheless keeps on turning. The moments in which the negative thoughts predominate. Everything seems to be going wrong anyway. You wake up with a bad gut feeling, after all, your boss was already in a bad mood at work yesterday, so it's certainly not going to get any better today. And everything is also going wrong with your choice of partner. Nobody wants you anyway. And if they do, they're just nasty heartbreakers.
Especially in today's world - between Zoom meetings, constant digital noise and the search for inner balance - clear, positive beliefs are more important than ever. Here you will find 12 examples of typical situations that are suitable for everyday life:
Want to delve deeper into the topic? In our article "What are beliefs?" you will learn how they arise and how you can consciously influence them.
These thoughts are Barriers to success. They prevent beautiful and positive elements from coming into your life. These are your thoughts that tell you that you are not enough. That you are too fat, too thin, too stupid, too unmotivated. Thoughts that make you feel unfree. Thoughts that criticize yourself. But hey, you can tell yourself right now: these thoughts are not true. They are negative beliefs in the Subconscious.
Your beliefs are based on the various experiences that you have had throughout your life. These can arise from incidents in your early childhood that manifested themselves as attitudes and beliefs in your brain or influenced by people around you who have shaped you. These experiences are burned onto your hard drive, and we often forget to put new input onto it. So what shows up on your hard drive may be all your previous life. Phew! It's high time to clean up, OK? It's in your hands, and you can change things. So let's turn negative beliefs into positive beliefs.
And yes, you also have beliefs and rules deep within you, even if you may not have been aware of them. They determine your everyday behaviour and are subconscious rules by which you live.And rules are actually a good thing because these rules of life can give you stability and security in your life. A kind of safety net in certain situations and an interpretation aid for what's happening around you. But depending on which beliefs have established themselves in your subconscious, they can have negative or positive effects on your life. What you subjectively feel to be true will also prevail in your life.
You must know those people who always complain that they are unlucky in love. And like a self-fulfilling prophecy, these people always end up with the very heartbreakers they've been avoiding all along. Fear have. The set of beliefs is confirmed. Because for these people, this is the truth. Beliefs can also be your obstacles to success. Negatively charged, they are like an anchor that you threw out at some point and now have to fight against again and again.
Depending on how they are anchored within you. And that is why it is particularly important that you deal with these beliefs. Take your beliefs apart and examine them. Is everything that is buzzing around in your head really true? You don't have to believe everything believewhat you think. Question your beliefs. Negative beliefs can be, for example:
Most of the time, it's easier for an outsider to see your beliefs. For you, they already form your subconscious rules of life. But now the moment has come! Make yourself AWARE of the thoughts which you take with you through your life. Often, you make it harder than necessary. So replace your negative thoughts with positive beliefs and start living a happier life! Because by consciously changing your rules of life, you are also changing your life.
You can't simply switch off negative beliefs - but you can convert. Here is a simple 3-step template that you can use straight away:
| Negative thought | New, positive belief system | Proof from your life |
|---|---|---|
| I'm not good enough. | I am allowed to grow - step by step. | I gave my presentation well despite being nervous. |
| I always do everything wrong. | I learn from mistakes and grow from them. | I found a better solution last time. |
| I must not show any weakness. | Vulnerability makes me human and approachable. | My team appreciated my honesty in the feedback round. |
Write down your sentences, rephrase them - and make a note of real evidence to the contrary. This is how you program your mindset for growth.
Beliefs are associated with emotions coupled. Negative beliefs are often Fears or anger that are reflected in them. But that doesn't mean that you can't change anything about your situation. After all, everything you build up for yourself can also be taken down again. Logical, right? Then it's time to turn your negative beliefs into positive ones. Use affirmations, self-affirming phrases,to steer your ship of life in the right direction and replace negative thoughts with positive beliefs! So how can you convince your subconscious that you are absolutely fine the way you are?
The two Visions coaches Christina and Walter Hommelsheim show you how to achieve greater clarity in your life in seven days in the free 7-day vision challenge. There are also exciting exercises in your workbook on how you can take a closer look at your positive and negative beliefs. Curious now? So, what are you waiting for? Check your old beliefs and see what lies behind them. Get to know your emotions instead of suppressing them. In most cases, fear is behind the negative attitudes. Fear of failure. Fear of not being "enough".
Positive beliefs are not a "nice-to-have", but a key to more self-confidence, clarity and joie de vivre - especially in a world that often causes us to doubt. If you are ready to free yourself from old thought patterns and start with a Growth Mindset to start again, then read on here: Growth mindset: how to develop a powerful inner attitude
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As soon as you suppress your fear, it becomes bigger and more engaging. So don't run away from it. Turn and look it in the face. Reprogramme your beliefs and think about which inner beliefs could also be helpful for you.
Take a quiet moment and a piece of paper. Answer the questions.
By consciously dealing with your thoughts, you are on the right path to a happy life. So go ahead, strengthen your positive beliefs and distance yourself from your negative beliefs or change them so that they have a positive influence on your life. Have you completed the exercises? Then let us know how you feel in the comments. We look forward to hearing about your experiences!
