How to Get Assumptions Unstuck

If our assumptions can keep us trapped, how do we break free? The first step is simple yet powerful: question everything. In my previous post I discussed about how easily we succumb to believing an idea, especially from authority figures. 

At most times simple ideas become ingrained and are carried with us for lives. As simple as there are ghosts in dark corners manifests in behaviours we show in adulthood. We also discussed about breaking free from assumptions and beliefs that are not serving help us release negativity and question ourselves the evidence and truth. 

Here let's look at a few steps to get started:

1. Identify the Source – Where does this belief or assumption come from? Is it based on personal experience, societal norms, or something someone once told you?

2. Look for Contradictions – Have you ever seen evidence that challenges this belief? What counterexamples exist?

3. Test It in the Real World – What happens if you act as if the assumption isn’t true? Sometimes, just experimenting with a new mindset can break limiting beliefs.

4. Seek Diverse Perspectives – Talk to people with different viewpoints. A fresh perspective can help dismantle old assumptions.

At times even writing a journal and being honest with yourself makes a whole lot of difference in the way we start thinking.