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A core belief is a default impression that is usually developed during childhood or after a major trauma in life. These beliefs are created as a protective defense even if the core belief is a negative one. A few examples of negative core beliefs are; I don’t matter, it’s my job to make others feel good, I’m unlovable, I’m a loser. Now, here are some positive core belief statements; Life is great, People are kind to me, I will receive help if I ask for it, I have many talents.

Try to become aware of the snap statements you say to yourself. If these statements/beliefs feel limiting or negative, write them down on a piece of paper and on the next line write a positive version of that statement. Reread the new positive beliefs over and over, first thing in the morning and last thing before you go to sleep. Repeat this for 30 days or until you truly believe the positive statement. What actions can you take to live an example of this positive statement?

For extra guidance listen to this brief meditation, Core Beliefs Meditation.

Achievements large and small are deserving of acknowledgement. Today is for creating a timeline of events from as far back as you can remember consisting of new experiences, achievements, promotions, awards and tough lessons learned through major losses. The lessons through losses are probably the most ingrained memories since the ego and confidence took a hit before they were ever realized. You are granted permission to spend some time on self recognition for the events or moments you’re proud of surviving. If it helps, make a rough list of anything that comes to mind and put a year or age next to it to get started. Take a few days as it may take that long for memories to surface. Once you’re content with the list of achievements and experiences, put them in chronological order. Save the list and revisit it in those difficult moments so you can see how far you’ve come and then add this one to the list. Maybe this is the push or hard shove you needed to write that memoir you’ve been mentally writing for years. Cheers to you and all you’ve grown through in your life, keep going.

For a lighthearted read about life lessons, check out “Little Joni’s Life Lesson,” by Joni Myers, available on Amazon. Hint, if you’re from the east coast you can try and guess where Joni grew up from the various “clues” throughout the book. This is a great book to add to your summer reading list that will have you laughing on the beach.

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