You create your beliefs consciously as well as unconsciously and you hold those near and dear!!

You will also try to reinforce your beliefs constantly - unconsciously and consciously! Why? Your beliefs fulfill part of your safety needs. Your brain needs to have beliefs in order to feel safe. 

You have created a whole system of beliefs that have formed your map of your inner and outer world. Without your map you are likely to feel lost. 

The map is called your belief system, a system that guides you in your everyday functioning.

You don't want to contradict yourself or prove yourself wrong. Why would you want to admit you are using the wrong map? So, you will defend your map of both your inner and outer world. Crazy, right?

That is why it is SO important that you challenge and update your beliefs often to make sure your map supports and guides you in the direction you want to go. Re-examining and reinterpreting the experiences that create your belief system, especially negative ones, is essential if you want to change your beliefs.

Your results are often determined by the beliefs you hold. Create a map of design, not default. It is never too early or too late to start making positive changes in your life.