7 Powerful Beliefs That Will Change Your Life!

Do you sometimes feel like one thing after another is happening in your life and you are completely out of control? Do you have goals that always seem to get derailed and dreams that are always put off for “one day”? 

I know how you feel. Life is unpredictable and disappointing at times and none of us get to do everything we dream of doing. That’s reality. 

Still, you can reach some of your goals and you can control the overall trajectory of your life! More than that you can be happy and make those around you happy as well! 

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How? Well you have to embrace powerful beliefs that empower you instead of betting on your failure from the outset. These powerful beliefs or habits can be learned from the famous book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey, a book I highly recommend.

Today however, I’m going to slightly shift the way we look at these habits so they can become our daily affirmations, our beliefs, our guiding principles in building the life we want. 

Powerful Beliefs Drive Change

Before we get into the powerful beliefs that will change everything let’s take a moment to appreciate how powerful what you think and say to yourself can be. 

When you tell yourself you don’t have time to learn a language or enjoy your favorite hobby it gives you permission to skip the work but when you are determined you fit it into tiny slots of time. When you believe you are not worthy of respect and love you choose partners who do not show you respect and love but when you demand those things you find someone who can fill those needs. And finally, when you tell yourself you are ugly and fat you don’t work to become your best self but when you believe in yourself you can transform. 

Don’t ever discount how much having steadfast and powerful beliefs can change your life because, in reality, they might be the only thing that can. 

1: You Happen to Life 

First of all, you have to believe that you happen to life. Too many people think that life happens to them and they become victims of one circumstance after another. 

While it’s true that we live in a very imperfect world and we have all faced many challenges it is not true that those challenges have to knock us down. Take for example the kid of druggies that goes to college and becomes successful, the child of abuse that becomes a loving parent, or the impoverished single mother that becomes a business owner. These might sound stereotypical but that’s just because they have happened over and over again! 

What made the difference for those people? The belief that the past didn’t forcast the future, the belief that they could rise above and the belief that, by being proactive about their own actions they could completely change their lives.

2: You Can Make the Picture in Your Head a Reality

Now that you actually believe in yourself it’s time to set some goals. Picture what you want and then think about all the little steps it will take to get there. 

For example, when I started this blog I knew the first step was writing at least five posts. The second step was learning how to create an actual website. The third step was learning how to get people to my site and then I had to figure out how to make money with it. I took the first step and went from there and now I’ve had a blog for over six years which has in turn built my confidence in writing. 

What is the end game? Do you want to live in another country? Build your own business? Learn to be a master chef? Find a wonderful marriage mate? 

What are the specific steps you can take? Start “manifesting” your goals and you can start taking action. 

3: Not Everything is Important 

Okay, knowing that you are in control of your life and seeing the end goal from the start are two very powerful beliefs but they won’t get you too far if you keep letting everything distract you.

What do I mean? Well, most people are pretty bad at prioritizing which means they think everything is urgent and important when some things are actually urgent but not super important, some things are important but not super urgent and a lot of things aren’t urgent or important at all. 

Stop and think about all the things you have to do in a week. Try to discern which things fit into which category. Some things can be dropped out of your schedule entirely (getting your nails done, scrolling social media, etc.), some need to become part of a routine to simplify and streamline them (meal planning, laundry, work), and other things need allocated focused time on a regular basis. Anything that helps you towards your big goals should fit in that last category. 

I’ve found the best way to see what I have to do in a week and make sure I’m not getting imbalanced and putting out fires is to use a weekly paper planner. 

4: We Can All Win! 

Now that you’re prioritizing and focusing on your goals you may find that it’s runs you up against the people in your life who were used to you doing anything and everything that came up. Or you may find that your schedule needs tweaking. At this point a lot of people look at things in a really individualistic and selfish way saying, “I’m following my dreams and I don’t need you.” 

But is that the right way to do it? Will that bring about the results you want?

Not at all. Let’s face it. If we picture our future, when we reach our goals, we don’t picture ourselves alone. And more than that, we all need help along the way. That being said, start looking at your time, your family commitments, and your work schedule with a win-win perspective. 

Take the time to negotiate until what works for you also works for the other party. Help each other. Let go of anything that is win-lose or lose-win. It takes creativity and a lot of patience but you can create great solutions together! 

5: Communication is Worth the Effort

In order to find these win win solutions you must add another skill to your list of powerful beliefs and that is the ability to listen and the idea that understanding one another is more important than getting things done. 

To do that you must first work hard to understand the other person. Don’t interrupt. Ask questions to help them express themselves fully. Do not rush to judgement or anger or assume that everything is about you. 

Then, when you truly understand the other person it’s time to help them understand you. Stay calm. Share your perspective and feelings. Suggest solutions that keep them and their needs in mind. 

When you take the time to really understand others and be understood by them you will find that most of the time we are all rooting for each other and we can make things a lot easier by removing the spirit of competition. 

6: Success Comes With Teamwork 

All of these powerful beliefs will set you on the right track to reaching your goals but what if, here’s a new idea, what if you can’t do it alone? What if you can do it so much better with a little help? 

For example, when I write a novel I always let my mom and two best friends read it right away. They are indispensable in helping me edit and improve the story. They love it and I love it and the stories definitely love it!

What if your goal is to open a business? Do you have all the skills and time to do it all on your own? Do you want to learn a language? Wouldn’t it be great to have someone you could practice it with? Are you dreaming of becoming an artist? Could a collaboration push you in new directions? Are you trying to lose weight and train for a race? Could you find a buddy who has the same goal so you can motivate each other?  

When you find synergy with others you get so much more done so chase your dreams but don’t do it all alone! 

7: You’re No Good to Anyone if You Aren’t Well

The last and most important of the seven powerful beliefs that will change your life is the belief that you are no good to anyone if you aren’t well. “If you don’t take care of your wellness you will be forced to take care of your illness.” Or as the Proverbs say, “A live dog is better off than a dead lion.” 

If you are eating junk and not sleeping you are setting yourself up to get sick but before that your work will probably become pretty substandard. If you never take time to relax and enjoy time with your family relationships will break down. If you don’t exercise regularly your energy will plummet and you’ll face bigger health issues down the road. 

Remember this. Self care isn’t selfish. Rest is non-negotiable. The most important thing in your life is your family. Making memories can’t be put off till tomorrow. 

Get in a good routine of taking care of yourself and not only will you reach your goal, you will reach it faster, healthier, and happier!

Powerful Beliefs Create a Beautiful Future

One of the most important things to me in writing this blog is to empower you to get out of the rat race and start enjoying the things that make you happy and fulfilled. That’s what your happy simple life should look like! Everyone should have time to do more than just cooking, cleaning and working. Everyone should be creative and find a way to give their greatest gifts back to the world. I will die on that hill. 

These seven powerful beliefs will help you that and create a happy simple life you love! For more information on each of them check out The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey!