Everything we do is informed by a reason. These reasons, of which we have many, are developed because of something we believe. I suppose in it's simplest form that is the definition of cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive = what we think and Behavioral = what we do. In therapy I use this method with clients every day to help them change what they think so they will take new actions and create a more satisfying life.After I had spent my first year working as a therapist I sat down and thoughtfully considered my reasons for choosing this line of work. What were my reasons? What was it that I believed about life, people and changes that motivated me to help others learn, heal and grow? That day I came up with a list of 20 beliefs that were the why behind my do. I am certain these will modify and grow over the years but as I read them today they still make up the foundation that informs my everyday.
Over the next few weeks I am going to blog about each of these beliefs in hopes that I may understand them better and that they may inspire you to ask yourself -
What is the why behind my do?
