The Power of Believing

Believing is how we achieve our dreams; it is the precursor of healing, and what keeps our hearts alight. Without belief, we are limited to what life doles out to us; unaware of the opportunities around us, unable to flourish and succeed. When we aren’t believing, we create negativity–frustration, anger, resentment, sadness, and stagnation–and set ourselves up for failure. However, when we believe, we manifest a stream of positivity and energy that gives us the motivation to keep going; to fight for what we want and need. I’m Erika Mateus, and today I’d like to tell you about how the Power of Believing helped me, and can help you live a more fulfilled and joyful life.

So, what is the Power Of Believing? Put simply, the Power of Believing is having faith that you have everything you need right now, in the present. It’s saying to yourself, “I am OK. I have what I need in order to survive and move forward.” This mentality also comes with the power of creation. Even when we don’t realize it, we are always creating.?

Everyone has dreams. People daydream and ponder the future. They reminisce about the past and think about the places they want to visit. Those are all examples of using the imagination to create. You create the things your dreams are based on, whether that’s fear, hope, sadness or anxiety, without conscious thought. When you actively dwell on negativity, you often create problems, such as anxiety or depression. Just like Mom used to say, “You are what you eat,” we are all products of what we think.

But, we can all have a joyful, productive life and reach our goals and aspirations. I’m here to let you know that every dream we have is possible as long as we believe in ourselves and trust that we will succeed. I understand that change is uncomfortable, and growing is a difficult process. However, I know it can be done because I lived it, and I still do!

I believe in people and know growth, healing and progress is possible. I want to provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to be successful and achieve your dreams. Like so many others, there have been times in my life when I didn’t believe in my own power- I didn’t believe in myself. So, I want to teach you that there is a better way. I want to let you know that personal transformation is possible with the Power of Believing.

People are immensely powerful if they just open themselves to the truth. The truth of believing in yourself, and the ability that lies within all of us. I want everyone to know about the possibilities open to them, and the world to be a happier place. If I can find joy, then so can you!

Look, I know we all have bad days, depression is real and nobody is perfect. Being happy, and bubbly every day, i.e. riding a magical unicorn all the time; we all know that’s an illusion. But it’s the idea, the hope, the faith that tomorrow will be better that gives you the motivation to carry on. When we know in our heart that we can prevail, and our situation is never hopeless, that mentality gives us the motivation we need to pull through until tomorrow, next week, next month.

When you are depressed, the Power of Believing means that no matter what, tomorrow will be a better day. By believing in that with every fiber of our being, we control those negative thoughts that threaten our success. We create a brighter reality for ourselves because we’re not manifesting the negativity that causes anxiety and depression. The Power of Believing can help you combat anxiety as well, by helping us to understand that anxiety is based on fear. When you have a lack of hope or faith in the future, you create fear that causes you to feel nervous and insecure about what may come.

By fundamentally believing that everything is okay—not will be okay—IS okay, you can give yourself that psychological boost that you need to work through the fear. If you tell yourself that things will be OK in the future, then on some level, you’re not convinced that everything is fine now. You must believe that everything is good now, at this moment. Once you can confidently tell yourself that you are capable, and everything is being taken care of to the best of your ability, then you can focus on the present, and create a better reality.

As a Therapist, I can tell you that The Power of Believing has life-changing potential. This isn’t a frivolous endeavor or a matter of convenience. The process and mindset I teach is an ultra-effective tool to use in order to gain fulfillment and joy.

But, it’s not a lab experiment, either—cold, clinical, and impersonal.

Sometimes, the environment in a therapeutic session can feel awkward. Whether it’s the nervousness of what you’ll be talking about, or an impersonal and stereotypical, “lay down on the couch and tell me about your childhood” approach, people often dread reaching out for help. Healing should be a positive experience. Of course, change can be uncomfortable, but we all know that it’s a necessary—and temporary—requirement of growth. And in my opinion, one of the best ways to fight discomfort is humor.

For me, though, the healing process is a joyful one, and there are plenty of smiles and laughs along the way! My clients love how open, and willing to talk I am, and I enjoy sharing with them because it helps me connect on a deeper level with that person. I can not only learn how to help them more effectively, but I can show them through personal experience how the Power of Believing can improve a life. Trust creates healing, and when we heal, we can grow and reach our goals!

In addition to seeing my clients reach their goals, one of the best parts of my job is to enjoy the wonderful diversity of the human race. I think the most important thing I do is to understand my student’s mindset. It’s my job to adapt to their needs and skills, so that my teachings can benefit them as much as possible.In fact, I take pride in learning to understand each individual and their specific needs and goals.

The one thing my clients all have in common, is the need and the readiness for change. They start exploring, and looking for ways to make that change easier or more accessible. My clients normally come to me to help facilitate that change. They find me when their soul is hungry for positivity and motivation.

I help them find their way through the process of transformation.

When my clients want to go all out, chomping at the bit, ready to study and learn it all, I never tell them to slow down, because I can understand their excitement! For my most enthusiastic students, I believe I act as a guide to their pioneering spirit; letting them absorb it all and showing them how to use that knowledge to forge their own destiny.

I also love my more reserved clients. They like to take their time, and learn everything slowly before moving on to new ground. These people are like seeds I plant with my knowledge. Once the Power of Believing takes root, it’s amazing how they blossom! Whether it takes days, weeks or years, it’s always worth the wait with these clients.

But the Power of Believing does take commitment. When you want to buff up you make a commitment to go to the gym every day. That awesome body isn’t going to happen overnight so you set goals, and start thinking about how fantastic you’re going to look because you have faith that the reps and lifts are going to work. Just like I explained before, you’re creating that reality with the Power of Believing. Just like bodybuilding, therapy isn’t an instant process. It takes commitment and faith in the process.

Many of my clients are surprised when I tell them how simple it is to take the first step in creating change in their lives. The turning point, that moment when you are so ready for change that you really need it, all boils down to making a decision to change.

Let me give you an example of this concept:

Imagine you’re at home, and suddenly, you feel hungry. Not just hungry, starving! You decide you really want a slice of pizza. So you get in your car, even though it’s cold and raining. You’re so hungry that you’re going to do whatever it takes to get that pizza! When you get to the pizzeria, you order your favorite slice and wait with your mouth watering. Finally, it gets to your table, dripping with gooey cheese, your toppings perfectly done, and the crust just right. As you bite into it, your taste buds light up with the flavors exploding in your mouth, and your ravenous appetite is sated.

Of course, the pizza is the change you are looking for, and the moment you were sitting at home in our example, and thought, “I’m going to go get pizza.” was the moment you decided to change your situation. The Power of Believing can help you when you are hungry for that change, like you were hungry for that pizza!

Once you’ve decided to “get your pizza” it’s not as simple as just driving around looking for an open pizza place in the rain and cold. Unplanned action opens you up to discouragement. Now that you’ve made the decision to take action, planning is the next step. Start with what you want, and work from there.

With the pizza, you know that your favorite spot is a 20-minute drive away after Googling the route. Now, you’ll want to check the tires and gas, make sure the wipers work, and the roads are clear. Finally, call the pizza place before heading out to make sure they’re open and serving in this storm.

The key to success after making the decision to change is being mindful about your intentions and planning your next steps. If we don’t know our route to get pizza, we might get lost along the way. The same is true with therapy, when your coach knows and understands your goals and desire for change, they can help you plan your route to healing.

And the healing, that delicious slice of pizza is what it’s really all about!

If you would like to learn more about me or my process, please don’t hesitate to use the links below. I’d love to help you discover your own Power of Believing, and maybe even share a slice of pizza!

Psychologytoday.com -?https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erika-mateus-colorado-springs-co/481512

LinkedIn -?https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/erika-mateus-lcsw-863272118/?