8. Managing stress by letting go of unhelpful beliefs

Coaching

Often, in order to cope with difficult environments, people have to identify and let go of a belief or an attitude that is holding them back. These beliefs or attitudes may have once been appropriate but are no longer. Taking the time to notice and understand our unhelpful beliefs can prove very beneficial.

Here are a few examples of unhelpful beliefs and their potential consequences. They, of course, don't all apply to everyone.

I can't disappoint others (the belief)

I have to do it all

They can't manage without me

They'll think I'm weak if I ask for help

I'm a fraud

When identifying, understanding and letting go of unhelpful beliefs, it's important to also determine what the replacement belief will be and to become comfortable with that new belief.

Mentoring

Think about recent situations where you felt stressed. Examine your thinking in these situations. Try to see where beliefs or attitudes may have contributed to your discomfort. Then imagine how you might change your thinking to help you feel more confident.

First stressful situation:

Contributing belief or attitude:

Revised belief that will help me feel more confident:

Second stressful situation:

Contributing belief or attitude:

Revised belief that will help me feel more confident:

Third stressful situation:

Contributing belief or attitude:

Revised belief that will help me feel more confident:

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