that inner voice that speaks to your self-doubt and fear. It is the voice that operates out of fear. This is the part of you that holds you back, fights and resists change, even the change that is good for youMy inner gremlin definitely has to do with furthering my career options and education. I have so many times wanted to apply for specific jobs but find I tell myself I am not good enough for that job. I know that right now I NEED to stay home with my daughter, but I also have used this as an excuse in the past when I havent followed through with going back to college or applying for a job.
This week, she introduced us to what’s called as your Limiting Beliefs.
Unlike your Gremlin, which is your inner critic, a Limiting Belief is actually something we believed in that has been influenced by an external force – family, friends, event, etc.
Ever heard of the saying “We are a product of our belief system?” Every decision we make stems out from what and who we think we are, and represents the value that we put upon ourselves.
Cherrie talked about her need to work really hard and how she had to decide to put her career on the back burner and her life in front. I would have to say one of my beliefs was that a person is not "worth" as much not working outside of the home. I still have a hard time saying I am a stay at home mom and really have to tell everyone the reasons why I am a stay at home mom. Sometimes I really feel like I should be out doing so much more. I think a lot of this is my inner gremlin and my limiting belief all in one.
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Colleen, what is your belief about SAHMs? Being a SAHM yourself, ask yourself how true is your "belief" versus what your really experiencing about being a SAHM. What about being a SAHM that's making it difficult for you to tell people? The way to change your beliefs is to challenge it, and when you see that it's not really true, or not working for you, you'll start believing the other way around.
ReplyDeleteI work fulltime, but my long time dream is eventually to become a SAHM like you. Now that I'm working from home most of the time (our company offered hotelling program), I can definitely say that staying at home is way more difficult than working. It's way too physically exhausting. But my perception about being SAHM hasn't changed. I still wanna be one in the near future. I find it glamorous to be taking care of the whole family fulltime. And of course, I'll have more time to take care of me. And hopefully, have time to do other things that matters to me like charity, empowering moms, changing the world... etc. --- @ImAHotMom