Have you heard the phrase, “If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you can’t“? Well, science shows that our beliefs really do affect our brains! This means that if we change our beliefs, we can actually change our brains and make new pathways that help us achieve our goals. Today’s article from THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN explores how our beliefs can make a big difference in our lives.
Today’s Theme: Belief
Quote
The biggest difference I’ve noticed between successful people and unsuccessful people isn’t intelligence or opportunity or resources. It’s the belief that they can make their goals happen. We all deal with vulnerability, uncertainty, and failure. Some of us trust that if we move forward anyway, then we will figure it out.
–James Clear
Article
Writing at the close of the nineteenth century, William James, the father of modern psychology (and Henry’s brother), observed that, “Whilst part of what we perceive comes through our senses from the objects around us, another part (and it may be the larger part) always comes out of our own head.” READ MORE
Questions
- What’s the one thing you really want to do but have never done, and why?
- What might be a limiting belief keeping you from that?
The power of belief is a real thing and can greatly impact our lives. By changing our beliefs, we can open ourselves up to new opportunities, push through obstacles, and realize our goals.