Get rid of obstructive beliefs in 3 steps!

Our subconscious is responsible for enabling us to react quickly in situations without having to think for a long time. This ability is vital because there are situations where there is simply no time for pondering. But how does our subconscious know how to react? And does it always react sensibly and effectively? Beliefs: The Software of the Subconscious Beliefs are assumptions we have about ourselves and our environment. The sum of all these beliefs shapes our entire worldview and perception of people. These assumptions arise because they are demonstrated to us by our social environment or because we give ourselves an explanation for what is happening externally. Since our perception of humans and the world is formed in childhood, the assumptions about how we explain the world are accordingly childlike, imaginative, and sometimes not very useful when considering the challenges of adulthood. The Most Popular Belief of Children Santa Claus is a good example of this. There was a time when you believed in Santa Claus. You were convinced that he (or the Christ Child) was the one distributing gifts. And you had no doubts that he came through the chimney and was able to gift all children in just one night. Due to your limited life experience, you had no reason to question the idea of Santa Claus. Why would you, given that the existence of Santa Claus was within the realm of possibility thanks to your imagination. Useful and Hindering Beliefs But honestly, how often has Santa Claus actually helped you with a personal or professional problem, especially in your youth or adulthood? Probably not often. What helps is a certain problem-solving competence based on learned and proven coping strategies. Often, these learning experiences lead to abandoning one belief and replacing it with a new one. Back to Santa Claus. Ideally, as part of your development, you gain new insights that contradict the original concept of Santa Claus. You find the same wrapping paper weeks later in the craft room, catch your parents wrapping gifts, or realize that the voice of Santa Claus is actually Grandpa's voice. You become a witness, change your beliefs, and your subconscious replaces the concept of Santa Claus with a new one. In the worst case, the once successful strategy - the wish list - no longer works. The personal or professional problem remains unsolved. A small problem can quickly become a big one or lead to further problems. The downward spiral is set in motion. Getting Rid of Hindering Beliefs in 3 Steps A proven method to break out of this downward spiral is cognitive restructuring, meaning replacing harmful beliefs with effective ones. This requires 3 steps: First, the root beliefs, thought patterns, and evaluation patterns must be made conscious. In the next step, these must be questioned, including how realistic, logical, and effective the thoughts are. Only in a state of maximum confusion is our subconscious open to new assumptions. Therefore, these beliefs must be questioned until faith in them is lost. In the last step, you need a Plan B, something for the subconscious to orient itself towards. A new set of instructions that must have proven itself beforehand. Your creativity is needed here. Look for examples where your new belief has proven itself or situations where you can witness the correctness and validity of your new belief.