Our early life lessons shape our beliefs and behaviors in adulthood. It’s important to remember that childhood struggles are not indicative of character flaws but rather developmental imprints on us.

Fortunately, you can learn to recognize the beliefs you’ve held since childhood that no longer serve you. And when you do, you can break free from ingrained patterns that hold you back in life. Some of the things I share are:

• How our childhood experiences form the foundation of our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world.
• How our childhood beliefs significantly influence adult behaviors.
• The 10 most common beliefs carried from childhood
• How to recognize your dysfunctional beliefs
• The best strategies for changing your coping mechanisms and replacing them with healthier adult behaviors
• How to let go of the beliefs that aren’t true so you can become the best version of yourself

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