256: How to Change a Belief That's Holding You Back

<p>I just wrapped up my three-week trip traveling through Europe and phew – it definitely rocked my world! Yes, the experiences were amazing, but as a person who loves her rituals and who has habits that are deeply engrained, it felt a bit daunting at first. If I would have taken this trip five years ago, I would have left 20 pounds heavier because I would have just given it the all-or-nothing approach. Anyone else?</p> <p> </p> <p>The difference of taking this trip now? Even though my life was tipped upside down in terms of bedtime, food, drinks and activity, I made a conscious effort to figure it out. In order to do this though I had to give up the belief that it would be impossible for me to feel good and happy.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>“In order to change a habit, you have to change a belief. And in order to change a belief, you have to change a habit.”</em></p> <p> </p> <p>Spoiler Alert: I feel amazing! “Control freak” Lori went on a vacation of her own! And it’s all because I figured out how to let go and surrender.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Here are five things that help me change a limiting habit or belief”</strong></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li>You have to believe that whatever you’re desiring is possible for you. For me, it meant applying an abundance mindset to everything. <em>I don’t have to eat ALL this amazing food or have multiple drinks because I know there will be more tomorrow and I can have some then, too.</em></li> <li>Gather evidence of why it’s possible. Look at the people and culture around you. <em>Why can’t this be possible for me?</em></li> <li>Gather evidence of how you’ve been lying to yourself about the other belief to keep yourself safe.</li> <li>Look at why you’re afraid to believe something is different. Surrendering can be scary, but sometimes certainty can be worse.<br /> <em><br /> “Surrender opens the door to something that changes your life.”<br /> <br /></em></li> <li>Do that new thing/habit/belief for as long as you need to until something shifts. It won’t happen overnight, but don’t stop