Believe You Will
Believe.
One simple word.
And, a valuable skill to cultivate.
Watching episodes of Ted Lasso over the holiday break, I saw the word BELIEVE over and over again. It is, of course, a core mantra of the Ted Lasso way to encourage players to believe in themselves, and their team.
Out here in the real world, there’s plenty of research to back up how self-efficacy is a strong predictor of our capability and achievements.
We can find ourselves allowing other’s belief (or lack thereof) to impact our own. Well-meaning, or otherwise, others might express their lack of belief in our dreams and goals, our chances, opportunities and ability to achieve something.
If we don’t want it to erode our own belief,
we might use this as motivation to ‘prove them wrong’, and
we might bolster our internal resolve of what we know and believe.
And, then, we might act in accordance with that belief.
It’s the time of year where talk turns to intentions, desires and change.
Which makes it the best time of year to practice the skill of believing, don’t you agree.