What if your own beliefs are holding you back in life? Could the very things that you believe be putting limitations on what you’re capable of, what you think you’re allowed to do, and have, and experience? Human beings have a tendency to look to external factors when trying to explain what’s keeping them from being successful or happy, but in my experience, it’s often our own beliefs that are getting in the way of those things. How do you change your beliefs effectively?
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Carrie was great at math and data analysis. She had a vice-president position in a company, putting those skills to use every day. She was good at her job, made a nice living, and had the respect of her colleagues, yet here she was in my office, telling me that she felt like she should be happier. She didn’t feel like she was really living her purpose.
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We all have our own set of values, but sometimes it can be tough to define what those values actually are. That’s because as we go through life, we often make decisions based on instinct or convenience without explicitly articulating what we’re really trying to do or satisfy. It’s only when we take the time to consciously explore our value system that we can start to understand our purpose in life and make sure our actions are true to who we are.
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Whether it’s our relationship with our romantic partner, our family, or our friends, relationships form the core of the human experience. And while we intuitively understand that we need these relationships to be happy and fulfilled, we often take them for granted.
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For so many women, life just doesn’t seem to be working out the way they want it to. They’ve worked hard to build a career, start a family, and create a great life, but they find themselves feeling unfulfilled. What does it take to create a life that is purposeful, rewarding, and joyful? So often the topic of work/life balance is brought up, but I think way too much attention goes to the concept of balance. Feeling fulfilled comes from something else.
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Everyone has a story. We tell stories about our lives all the time—to our friends, our families, and even to ourselves. The way we frame the events of our lives can have a big impact on how we feel about those events and, ultimately, on our overall happiness. That’s why, if you’re not feeling as happy as you would like to be, it might be time to re-write the story you’re telling yourself about your life. Here’s how.
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