20 Examples of How to Think Differently & Rephrase Your Beliefs
It is now time to begin a journey of personal growth, self discovery, and positive transformation as a mom, and it all starts with changing your mindset.
Usually, negative thoughts cultivate more negative experiences and as moms you have enough negative experiences to worry about that are not within your control. So let’s focus on creating positive ones that are.
Your mind is an incredibly powerful tool and because of that, the thoughts you conceive and believe play a profound role in shaping your behavior, outcomes, and overall lives.
Look Through a New Lens
Understanding the research behind your brains ability to rewire, restructure and adapt throughout life is such an empowering breakthrough.
It means your brain is capable of change in response to new experiences and thoughts and beliefs.
It means you can begin actively striving to break free from all the self limiting beliefs you impose on yourself or allow others to impose on you.
It means you can begin looking through a new lens at your life to live a more fulfilled and deserving life.
Instead of That: Think This
Sadly, below are a few of the most common examples of what a lot of mothers believe about themselves, their families and their lives.
We all go through our share of challenging moments and moments of guilt, shame, sadness, doubt, fear and more and that is fair because we are human. But, harboring and sulking in those beliefs will only bring more of those unwanted emotions.
So even if you do not necessarily believe your new phrase, that is ok. Slowly, begin taking action in your daily life and perform activities that will encourage and support your new phrase.
So, now, that it is time to change your mindset Mama,
Instead of That : Think This
Examples:
“I am not a Good Mother”
I am exactly who my kids need even while I am a work in progress and work to be better.
I am a loving mother who is still learning everyday, making mistakes is part of my motherhood journey toward growth. I am making the mistakes so my kids don’t have to.
“I am not beautiful anymore”
I feel comfortable and secure in my body through all my flaws, because my body has worked hard to earn my respect.
When I look in the mirror I love what I see because I am uniquely and beautifully made and no one can convince me otherwise.
“I am not strong enough”
I overcome any obstacle thrown my way and bounce back from adversity, yea life is tough, but I am tougher.
I see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow; and I become stronger, wiser and more prepared after it.
“I am not contributing financially or I have no money”
Because I believe that I am worthy of financial abundance, my finances improve beyond my wildest dreams.
New income channels and money flow easily to me and I begin to find money in expected and unexpected ways.
“My kids are so bad, I feel like I am failing”
I am free of judgement for myself and my children. I help my child work through their struggles or emotions because we are all still learning and evolving within this life.
I figure out new ways to connect with my child and get through to them. Because, I am understanding, I will not give up on my child or myself.
“I have no time for myself”
I create the time to do the things I love; I don’t sacrifice myself, I include myself while I care for others.
Loving myself and taking care of myself makes me an even better mom and woman for myself and my family.
“I am unappreciated”
I honor and appreciate everything that I do because it comes from a place of love.
I show appreciation to myself first then others. Only then can it be returned back to me.
“Life is hard right now”
I am allowed to have tough days, they are always temporary, tomorrow will be better.
I take deep breaths and know this is just a chapter that makes my story great, and not the ending.
“I have no social life or friends anymore”
I take the time to make new friends and network with other like minded women.
I make an effort to nurture and maintain my most important relationships no matter how far I am or whoever dislikes it.
“I lose my temper quickly”
Though I may set firm expectations and discipline, I am patient, and respond calmly and with love to every situation.
I choose to remain at peace, even through my triggers because I love myself and my family.
“I can’t keep a clean house”
My house is full of love and laughter and it sometimes spills over into every room and that is ok.
My space is a reflection of my inner state of being and with that I create a home that supports a happy, confident and strong Mama.
“I hate that I have to go to work”
I appreciate the opportunity to create income for my family so we are able to do the things we all love.
This job is a stepping stone to afford me the life and career I really want. I use this current situation to help build a better situation in the future.
“I hate being a stay at home mom”
I am grateful that I am able to be involved in my children’s life, grow a strong bond and not miss all the little moments that make motherhood great.
I embrace the chance to positively influence my children in a way I honor and respect instead of society doing it for me in a way I don’t.
“Why can’t my husband make me happy”
I am responsible for my own happiness and I take the time to ensure it. The happiness I may get from others is just a cherry on top.
I choose to concentrate my thoughts and beliefs on things that I can control about myself and myself only.
“My kids are better off without me”
I am the best person for my children, without me they would be in a world of confusion, loneliness, hurt and pain and that is more than enough for me to never leave them.
I choose to accept all my flaws and the fact that I am not perfect and will never be, but I am doing the best I can and my children love me for it.
Final Thoughts on Examples to Change Your Mindset Positively as a Mom
It is so easy to fall into some of those self limiting beliefs with all the demands of motherhood, but beginning to change your mindset and positively rephrasing those beliefs could help you to create the life you truly want to live.
The best part about using these phrases or ones you have created on your own is that it can serve as a reminder to actually begin practicing some of them. Repeating these phrases is instrumental to your success but practicing it is monumental. The more you do both, the easier it is for you to become a believer of your own words and thoughts.
For example, you hate going to work, then begin planning your exit strategy. Use the money you make now to build a business that will allow you to stay home.
You don’t take care of yourself, create a plan to implement self care into your daily routine, even if it is just one thing to start.
Remember changing your mindset is a process and will not happen overnight. Continue to push forward and remain grateful and positive even through adversity.
Continuing that commitment to push forward towards personal growth, self compassion and patience is the key to reshaping your life and leading you to a better and brighter future.
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