Why Revisiting Your Definitions Will Set You Free

Ever since we came into being, our parents, relatives, and teachers have modeled ideas of success, love, fun, and belonging for us. Whether they suggested what career you had to take, or designed certain value sets in you, the fact is this - we’ve been influenced. As a therapist, I’ve listened to all kinds of stories on career, romance, friendships, family, and so forth. And while we have been taught to the best of their ability, here are a few reasons why it’s time for you to revisit your definitions on love, relationships, success, and living your life:

Personal GrowthGisa ParedesDecember 17, 2018definitions, albert bandura, social learning theory, behavior, choice theory, reality therapy, values, beliefs, Limiting beliefs

A Step-by-Step Guide to Exploring Your Limiting Beliefs

Have you ever seen a dog on a short leash? They can hardly take two steps, sit, or lay down. They're so uncomfortable that they start to get incredibly cranky. While the leash might have served its purpose for them as pups, grown dogs on short leashes could affect them physically, mentally, and emotionally - from sheer frustration that they cannot seem to do anything. When we outgrow our belief systems but still hold them so close to our hearts, they too, can be paralyzing - keeping us on a short leash and denying us the possibility of experiencing life to the fullest.

Personal GrowthGisa ParedesDecember 15, 2017Limiting beliefs, personal growth, personal blocks, personal development, personal journey, healing minds ph, healing path, mental health awareness, programming, Neuro linguistic programming, neural awareness, Belief systems, belief work, narratives, psychodynamic theory, subconscious, social learning theory

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