This podcast explores the formation of beliefs in childhood, the impact of childhood experiences on beliefs, and how beliefs shape our perception. It also discusses the power of choice and perspective, as well as navigating familial closeness in stressful situations.
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Beliefs formed in childhood deeply influence our thoughts, behavior, and experiences.
Changing beliefs requires conscious witnessing of old thoughts and consistent practice of new thoughts.
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The Power of Belief and its Impact on Perception
Beliefs shape our perception of ourselves, our relationships, and the world. They are ingrained in our subconscious, usually formed in childhood. Beliefs can be influenced by our external environment, including our parent figures and social circles. The more we think a particular thought, the more likely we are to believe it. Our beliefs become our truth and deeply influence our thoughts, behavior, and experiences.
The Influence of Childhood Experiences on Core Beliefs
Childhood experiences have a profound impact on the formation of core beliefs. Dependence on caregivers makes us vulnerable and creates a fear of not having our needs met. When our emotional needs are not consistently met, we may develop a subconscious belief that we are unworthy. Our deep-rooted core beliefs often arise from assuming responsibility for unmet needs, leading to beliefs about ourselves and our place in the world.
The Role of the Reticular Activating System in Maintaining Beliefs
The reticular activating system (RAS) is an unconscious mechanism in our brain that filters our experiences based on our beliefs. It deletes information that contradicts or challenges our beliefs, confirming our existing perspectives. We tend to see evidence that supports our beliefs and overlook or delete evidence to the contrary. Changing beliefs requires conscious witnessing of our old thoughts and consistently practicing new thoughts that align with our desired beliefs.
Practical Steps to Changing Beliefs
Changing beliefs involves conscious awareness, repetition, and choice. By becoming aware of our old beliefs as they arise and shifting our attention away from them, we can minimize their influence. Practicing new thoughts, using affirmations, mantras, and rewriting old narratives, can help recondition our subconscious. Consistency and repetition are key, even in the face of initial resistance or disbelief. In practicing new thoughts, we have the power to transform our beliefs and create new experiences.
In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Jenna talk about how beliefs are formed in childhood, how we can create new beliefs based on who we want to be, and how our past creates our current life experience.