The Mindset Mentor The Secret to Making Change Stick
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Jan 10, 2025 Change can be incredibly tough due to our deeply ingrained beliefs and self-identity. Cognitive dissonance plays a huge role in our resistance, highlighting the clash between our self-image and new goals. Transforming self-belief is essential for creating lasting habits, especially in parenting. By shifting our identity and beliefs, we pave the way for sustainable change and personal growth. Practical strategies and the power of positive reinforcement are key to overcoming hurdles and embracing transformation.
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Beliefs and Identity
- Beliefs, formed from repeated thoughts, shape our identity but aren't necessarily factual.
- Inconsistencies in beliefs cause discomfort, leading us to rationalize or trivialize challenging information.
Discomfort of Inconsistency
- Humans crave consistency, leading to discomfort when beliefs are challenged.
- This discomfort manifests physically, with increased heart rate, shortness of breath, and fidgeting.
Resistance to Change
- Our identity, built on beliefs, creates a self-image we strive to uphold.
- Challenging this self-image creates discomfort, leading us to resist change.
