Address underlying beliefs from "summary" of Unfuck Your Brain by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN
When we talk about addressing underlying beliefs, we're getting down to the nitty-gritty of how your brain is wired. Beliefs are like the scaffolding that holds up the structure of your thoughts and emotions. They're the lens through which you interpret the world, yourself, and other people. And if your beliefs are faulty or harmful, your entire mental landscape is going to be skewed. Beliefs aren't just random thoughts that flit through your mind; they're deeply ingrained patterns that have been reinforced over time. They're the stories you've told yourself so often that they've become your reality. Maybe you believe you're not good enough, or that you have to be perfect to be loved, or that the world is a dangerous place. Whatever the specifics, these beliefs color everything you see and feel. The tricky thing about beliefs is that they're often subconscious. You may not even realize you hold certain beliefs until y...
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