What are core beliefs?
In childhood.
"I am stupid"
Ex: I am smart.
How does a core belief impact your life?
It affects our way of thinking.
True
What is the first way to uncover a core belief?
1. Recognize they usually start with "I am"
Negative core beliefs are unbiased.
Negative core beliefs are BIASED.
"I am weak"
EX: I am strong and capable.
Can you disprove a core belief about yourself?
Yes. Disproving your core belief will prove to the unconscious mind that you aren't being held by your convictions.
Core Beliefs influence every aspect of our lives.
True: They influence our perception about self, others, and the world around us.
What is the second way to uncover a core belief?
2. They are disguised by supporting beliefs
Negative Core beliefs can't be modified or replaced.
Negative core beliefs should be modified and replaced by more accurate/adaptive core beliefs.
"I can't be fixed"
EX: I am worthy of healing.
Give an example of an alternative to the negative core belief "I am unlovable".
EX: "I deserve to be loved"
Core Beliefs develop only in adulthood.
False: Core Beliefs develop in childhood and solidfy in adulthood.
What is the third way to uncover a core belief?
3. By journaling
What are the three categories of negative core beliefs?
Helplessness, worthlessness, and unlovability.
"I am invisible"
EX: I am worthy of being seen and heard in my relationships.
How can changing a negative core belief transform your life?
It can make you more joyful, confident, creative, prosperous, etc.
Everybody is born with core beliefs.
False: Core Beliefs are learned.
What is the fourth way to uncover a core belief?
4. Be honest with yourself and embrace painful emotions.
Give an example of a negative core belief of Worthlessness.
1. I am worthless
2. I am disgusting
3. I am a disaster
4. I am greatly flawed
5. I shouldn't be allowed to live
"I don't deserve good things"
EX: I deserve everything and more
You should identify your core beliefs all at once.
No. Uncover them at a pace that is comfortable to you.
Negative Core Beliefs about yourself are true.
False: It is a created narrative.
What is the fifth way to uncover a core belief?
5. Be compassionate