Addictions
I used to believe I had an addictive personality and had been told by doctors that I was addicted to nicotine. I smoked for 35 years and had taken drugs so I believed, without question that smoking, alcoholism and drugs were a disease, and because I trusted the sources I readily accepted this as truth. Caffeine, and even our smart phones are now been considered something people are addicted too. When you believe you are have an addictive personality you believe that this is fixed or genetic and that you are powerless to do anything about it. Our Language as well as external influences are a massive contributing factor in reinforcing our beliefs. When we
believe we have no control of the outcome,or believe it will be really difficult or we believe we will go through withdrawals why would we even consider quitting our drug of choice.? By changing our language to “habit” we may then begin to believe we do have the skills to change unwanted or damaging behaviours pretty easily. I have worked with countless people over the last 13 years getting them to stop smoking, give up drugs and learn to drink socially –and leading a healthy and happy but most importantly a normal life.
The Changing beliefs programme is amazing in helping you to create a powerful mind, having self belief and building all the resources and skills you need to take back control of this destructive way of life in only 7 sessions.