You Are Not Your Past

Summary

• Always remember that the person you are today is not chained to who you were yesterday.
• Recognize the difference between the stories your brain is telling you and your actual self.
• Understand that defining yourself by your thoughts, emotions, or past narratives is unnecessary and unhelpful.
• Creating mental space to separate yourself from these internal stories enables you to take action regardless of them.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest practicing mindfulness to separate yourself from your past self and thoughts. It's important to remember that you are not tied to the person you were yesterday. To do this, take a few minutes each day to sit quietly and notice your thoughts without judging them. This helps you realize that thoughts are just stories your brain tells you.

Another good way of doing this is by writing down the stories your brain tells you, then challenge their truth. Ask yourself, "Is this thought helpful?" or "Is this truly who I am?" Acknowledging these thoughts as separate from your actual self can help you not define yourself by them.

It's also helpful to start small when trying to change your self-perception or take action. Choose one small thing you can do today that aligns with who you want to be, not who you were yesterday. This could be as simple as smiling at a stranger or choosing a healthy snack over junk food.

Creating mental space is like clearing out clutter in a room. You can't bring in new furniture if the room is full of old junk. Practice letting go of old thoughts and emotions to make room for new actions. Remember, you have the power to take action regardless of these internal stories.

Don't forget to be patient and consistent with these practices. Change does not happen overnight, but with daily effort, you can start to see a difference in how you view yourself and how you act.

Quotes by Leila Hormozi

"You are not the past and you're not all these stories that you're telling yourself"

– Leila Hormozi

"You are not even telling yourself these stories your brain is telling you these stories"

– Leila Hormozi

"If you can make that separation and realize that you don't have to define yourself to any of these thoughts and emotions or stories"

– Leila Hormozi

"Then it gives you enough space to realize that you can take action"

– Leila Hormozi

"Despite having them"

– Leila Hormozi

Full Transcript

you today are not you yesterday you are not the past and you're not all these stories that you're telling yourself you're not even telling yourself these stories your brain is telling you these stories if you can make that separation and realize that you don't have to Define yourself to any of these thoughts and emotions or stories then it gives you enough space to realize that you can take action despite having them