Reply To: Exercise 4: Write Your Beliefs
Olivia’s Belief’s Exercise:
Did you notice any trends or patterns?
I did notice that at times, I would have conflicting beliefs. Most of my beliefs can be categorized into beliefs about responsibility, myself, others, perceptions of others, how I’m perceived by others, abilities, lack of abilities, and how I navigate the world.
Did you notice any unexpected beliefs?
I am pleasantly surprised by how many of my beliefs are positive! And in some cases, I noticed that I have conflicting beliefs – perhaps what ends up causing my deliberation between certain actions or the inability to make a decision.
Did you notice the difference between strategies and beliefs?
I noticed that I often started with strategies and it took me a while to get to the core belief.
How do beliefs work?
Beliefs inform the way we view and interact with the world, people around us, and our environments.
How do beliefs affect your life?
Beliefs help me to navigate what to do, when to do It, how to do it, with what urgency, how well something is done, etc.
Where and how might you apply your experience in the rest of your life?
The next time I’m in conflict (neutral or heated), I can ask myself and others about our beliefs so that we can start with the core differences. So often people believe that their beliefs are correct, when in fact, they are rather subjective. Knowing how each person believes can inform a more productive discussion.