Is it easier for someone to change their life from the inside out or from the outside in? It depends on this, writes DrJimTaylor
The different external feedback produces in you different perceptions and emotions about yourself. Perhaps for the first time, the way you've been all your life is being challenged , and that causes you to question, both consciously and unconsciously, all of the attitudes, beliefs, and emotions that have guided your life so far.
With this combination of new inputs from the outside world and the need to reconcile the discrepancy between this contradictory feedback and your old self, two things happen. First, the friction between the new inputs and the old you will require that something has to change, and, assuming the new inputs continue, your entrenched attitudes, beliefs, and emotions will slowly begin to erode and be replaced by new ones that are aligned with the new feedback.
So, which is the best path for you? I would say both. My professional approach to positive life change has always been to"attack" the issue from every angle. The more ways you approach change, the more positive reinforcers you will experience, and the more quickly you will shift your life inertia, resulting in faster and more lasting change.
As for how specifically you can get on one or both of these paths also falls under the category of"many roads to Rome." Just as there is no single methodology to change, there is no single process for change either. As a psychologist, I tend to lean toward trained professionals who have the expertise and experience to support your efforts. At the same time, life coaches, books, seminars, online courses, and other resources may also provide the support you need.
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