Recently I wrote about the power of self-limiting beliefs and if you haven’t read that post yet I hope you will now. Breaking the bonds of (some of) my own self-limiting beliefs has given me a whole new perspective on my life and my goals. As a result I have started my own freelance writing business.
When people are faced with the opportunity to make a life changing decision a whole raft of common self-limiting beliefs can take hold. You might believe it’s too late for you to start something new. You might believe there is no point starting something if success is not guaranteed (or at least highly likely). You might not believe you are up to the task: it is too challenging and will take too long to achieve.
But you don’t have to believe these things.
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Journaling by Rebecca
Two decades of scientific research has demonstrated the physical and psychological benefits of writing about our troubles.
Patients with serious chronic illnesses such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, cancer and HIV, when asked to write about their most stressful and emotional experiences, reported the following benefits:
- improved immune function;
- reduced blood pressure;
- improved lung and liver function;
- reduced pain;
- fewer days in hospital; and
- improved mood. (see note 1)
The idea of delving into your emotions, and exposing them on paper, may make you feel uncomfortable or vulnerable. Although a journal exploring your thoughts and feelings will give the greatest benefits, there are other types of diaries which can help you manage your Crohn’s or colitis.
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Cloudscape by Rebecca
I did not ask, “Do you have self-limiting beliefs?” We all have self-limiting beliefs - unless you have attained “enduring, transcendental happiness” through enlightenment, in which case you probably don’t need to read this post.
For the rest of us… this three part series from Andrew Leigh at The Creative Instinct challenges us to: acknowledge that we have self-limiting beliefs; recognise how these beliefs shape our destiny; and work at identifying these beliefs. Whilst reading these articles I had a ‘light bulb’ moment (actually, it was more like a ‘fluorescent tube’ moment - the idea flickerd once weakly… it flickered again… and just when I was about to give up on it all together it buzzed to life).
I saw clearly how the numerous beliefs we hold about every aspect of our lives, including our health and inflammatory bowel disease, could easily limit our potential for success and happiness.
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It has been quiet at beyondibd.com in the last month or so, following my novel writing month in November. The title of this post may give you some idea why - I have been exploring the art of idleness.
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My Nanowrimo novelling adventure continues and it is going well!
Normal posting on beyondibd.com will resume in December but in the meantime here are two very useful reminders about how our choices can increase or decrease our stress levels.
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