What is a Belief System?
Beliefs are mental maps that we develop in our subconscious mind. Our beliefs and subconscious mind are interlinked. Every time we need to make a decision or take action, we consult this map. It’s like brain programming, which we develop as a result of our prior experiences and interpretations of both painful and pleasant events. Our brain creates meanings, concepts, and finally a belief system to help us navigate our life.
How are our belief systems formed?
A fundamental part of our core belief system and the correct development of an infant’s intellect is healthy parenting and family setting. We act like sponges in our early years, absorbing the energy and patterns from our environment, our parents, and our society, which enters our subconscious mind immediately.
The first six years of a child’s existence are critical in shaping his basic outlook on life. But, let’s face it, not everyone is fortunate enough to have the kind of homes and parents that can give a suitable atmosphere for a newborn who receives ideal affection and nourishes their thoughts and views.
Often children face a variety of traumatic situations at a young age, such as alcoholism, persistent family fights, and strained relationships, making them subject to many deceptive and ambiguous patterns, which somehow manifest as unresolved emotions.
You may believe that these are simply bottled-up emotions from the past, but please keep in mind that these bottled-up emotions are the great captain (autopilot) of our lives, and we obey them without even realizing it. This captain tells us how much we’re worth. This captain represents our belief system. Our thoughts shape us, so we become what we think.
Our beliefs function as microchips, driving the physiological actions of our bodies. Beliefs are stories that we constantly hear.
Have any of you ever felt that despite your best efforts, you are unable to achieve your goal, purpose, or whatever you desire in life? If so, we’ll learn how to change our belief structure in this article.
How can we change or reprogram our beliefs and subconscious mind?
Our subconscious mind is an extremely powerful tool. Improve your mental game by making consistent efforts to alter the narrative of your story by modifying your thoughts, behaviour, actions, and, ultimately, belief system.
Our values/beliefs are so firmly ingrained that we sometimes voluntarily maintain a negative mindset; our thought process causes us to stumble every time; and our mind is constantly caught in the trap of false consequences. As a result, our belief system has the power to dominate our lives by repeating the same narratives, whether good or bad.
If you exercise your mental muscle on a daily basis, just like you do your physical muscles, you can practically achieve anything you choose by harnessing the power of a positive thought.
Find some practical techniques to alter/change your belief system in order to achieve happiness, success, and a good mindset:
- Set an achievable target/goal for yourself: Every time you desire something in your life. Strive for it with zeal. As an example: Make small goals for yourself if you want to build a nice physique or lose weight. You begin with 10 push-ups or sit-ups per day and gradually increase your frequency to reach your final goal.
- Your Association: When we have a clear goal in mind, we will immediately begin connecting, networking, or associating with others who share our interests; this activity will help you gain more knowledge and move closer to your goal.
- Manifest your imagination (visualise it): Creating positive mental images of the goal before it becomes a physical reality will keep you motivated to get there faster. I dare you to live it in your mind so that when you reach your goal, you can relive it in 3D.. 😉😉😉😉
- Finally, talk to your brain/mind on a daily basis: –We speak with our parents, spouses or children, friends, and other family members on a daily basis in order to maintain excellent and healthy relationships. We also need to keep our minds in sync. In the long term, changing your beliefs about ideas, people, fears, and other areas is the most influential activity.
Change your limiting beliefs—just it’s a matter of willpower and mental discipline.
Life is a master game that tests your perspective, perception, and response to stimuli. Everything that goes on in your head is a result of your mind’s decision, your belief system, about how you gather information from the environment and interpret it, and whether the world is working for you or against you.
Be a conscious builder of these thought structures that reflect your deepest desires and characteristics.
Finally, I recommend that you examine your subconscious mind by asking yourself the following questions:
- What is your limiting/negative belief today?
- How are you planning to break it?
I empower you to believe in yourself and transform.
Just remember:-“ Your reality is a reflection of your strongest belief”