Why Do We Make Assumptions?

Assumptions are preconceived misconceptions about a situation, person, group, or task based on past experiences. They contribute to miscommunication, because something is?taken as a fact when in reality it may not be true at all.

Assumption are the easy way: The path of least resistance is also the path of least growth.

They stop you from taking responsibility for your life: This means you don’t own your part in the true story. You prefer to blame others than look in the mirror.

They keep you stuck in the past: Instead of expanding your horizons, you retreat into?your painful past.

It’s lazy behaviour: Instead of asking questions to get the information you need, you jump to conclusions.

They foster a negative mindset: Most assumptions are derived from old, painful information. This reinforces your innate negativity bias that dates back to prehistoric times, and keeps you thinking the world is a hostile place.

It’s toxic behavior: To protect yourself from more hurt, you use your assumptions to lash out at others.?

They become a bad habit: The more assumptions you make, the easier it is to continue making them. You find it easier to relive past hurts to get missing information than to ask questions. The more you pick at a sore, the more painful it gets. And it doesn’t get a chance to heal.

Assumptions are ALWAYS wrong.?Behind these harsh words lie the original hurt. And an unwillingness to step up and own your part in it.?This is toxic for the people you’re lashing out at, and for you. The negative energy expressed with this can take a toll on your health. And by pressing your pain buttons again and again, you deepen your hurt. Ultimately, when you make assumptions, you are acting and reacting on something that is not true. Let go of assumptions and always seek the truth.?