Freedom From Fear – Overcoming Negative Preconceptions

A negative preconception is an unproductive way of viewing yourself.

Preconceptions are previously formed opinions, or ideas, you have about yourself. These preformed opinions, or biases, about who you are can influence your future feelings and actions.

The most significant way to determine whether or not you will succeed is whether your preconceptions are positive or negative.

Negative preconceptions prevent you from motivating yourself. They also prevent you from taking positive action to change your self-image.

With barriers or unpleasant situations in your way, it’s extremely difficult to see clearly enough to remove the obstacles. When barriers block your growth process, your self-worth and self confidence are weakened. The opportunity to relate to, work with, or be acknowledged by others is diminished. Negative preconceptions are counter productive, self-punishing, and unhelpful.

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