Saturday, June 7, 2014

What do you believe in?

The beliefs you hold will have a positive or
negative impact on your life and being.
What do you believe in?

Does it propel you forward or keep you trapped in the past? Does it gift you joy or lock you in pain? Does it let you take desired action or paralyse you with fears?


Understanding about beliefs, how they affected me and changing my limiting beliefs was one of the key transformative tool for me. That was about 8 or 9 years ago? And to-date, it remains an important tool for inner awareness and change.
 
Your beliefs are like the operating system to your brain. They are one of the primary filters that determine what you delete and what you pay attention to. They determine how you perceive and interpret your experiences.
 
Beliefs act as self fulfilling prophecies. They act as permissions as well as blocks to what we can do. They have to be acted on if they are to mean anything; therefore beliefs are principles of action, not empty ideals.

Non useful beliefs are called limiting beliefs eg "I am stupid", "I am a failure", "I'm lousy at Maths", "Life is painful/ difficult", "I'll always be a failure", "I suck at relationships".

Beliefs are never absolutely true. For every belief, there is always a counter belief.
A client of mine held a limiting belief that he does not make a good partner after his ex-wife decided to leave him. As he went on a healing journey of awareness, change and action, he formed new powerful beliefs for a new phase of life. Today, he is happily remarried with a beautiful daughter.
 
Another client of mine could not see herself progressing in her career and felt that she could only be a sales executive. After a change of mindset and beliefs held, she is now a GM. A position she would never have dared to dream about when she held onto her limiting beliefs. The change happen within a short span of a few years. A big transformative (and I would happy!) leap for her.
 
Awareness of the beliefs you consciously or subconsciously hold is a great start to understanding yourself better. And a key to making any changes desired.
 
There are many literature available on change work involving beliefs. Or you might find it useful to engage a coach or therapist to journey with you.
 
 
 

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

SunShine - Stress Management Workshop

Did you know? The American Institute for Stress estimates that up to 90 percent of visits to the doctor are for stress-related problems.

Stress is a growing health problem for many working professionals today, and without strategies to k
eep it in check, stress can in turn cause chronic illnesses and unnecessary downtime and unproductivity for employees.
 
Progressive companies today are focusing on preventive care services to improve productivity by managing employees’ emotional, mental and physical well-being.
 
Recently conducted a stress management workshop for dnata Singapore as part of their Global world Safety Day. The management wanted a wellness workshop to benefit their employees.
 
Clearly stress management is a popular topic as the talk attracted a large turnout. Participants shared that the talk was fun, enjoyable and very informative.

 
Having the tools to manage stress is essential for our well-being. That's why I absolutely enjoy conducting this workshop for companies as it is a way to enable people to enjoy optimal well-being. It is also a way for companies to care for their employees' well-being.
 
 
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The Dream Catalyst’s SunShine Workshop is an interactive and engaging stress management workshop where participants will:
 
ü  Gain a deeper awareness on the different types of stress
ü  Understand how their brains function, and how to deal with stressful situations
ü  Obtain strategies for mental, emotional and physical positivity
 
 
 
Contact us today to find out more about the SunShine workshop, and to customize the workshop to fit your organization’s schedule and needs.