We behave in a way we believe ourselves to be

‘We behave in a way we believe ourselves to be'
By Lisa Barlow

Just suppose this was a truth? We behave in a way we believe ourselves to be. Who are you? What do you stand for? Take a little time to consider these questions and write down the values you currently stand for, or would like to stand for. Commit to living these values every day. If you do I believe you will feel a sense of both fulfilment and contentment. You can not fool yourself. If you BELIEVE yourself to be a compassionate person but are BEHAVING in ways which suggest you’re not you will notice some tension or anxiety. Something will have to change. Either you will have to change your behaviour to become more compassionate or you will have to change your belief that you are a compassionate person. Something is wrong with the picture and you will need to restore balance. When the inner and the outer match it is my belief we find inner peace. Become aware of when you use ‘I’m’ for what follows is an identity statement, it’s how you believe yourself to be.  Our values and beliefs can and do change depending on our life circumstances and that’s OK too but never underestimate the power of our minds to dictate how our lives play out. Decide who you want to be and bring it into the world.

Challenge of the week: Work out your top 5 values and commit for one week to bringing those values into physical manifestation through your words and actions.

Just notice when a behaviour goes against a belief you hold about yourself. Don’t do anything else, just notice whether there is a change in how you feel. Is there a difference when you’re being congruent and when you’re not?

Once you become aware it is my belief that you can make any changes necessary to live a more contented existence. Have a go..........see what you find.

Lisa Barlow is a Personal Development Coach at Bare Health - for more details or to book a one to one consultation please call Bare Health on 01260 408413.