(False) Assumptions and Midlife-Using the Four Agreements to Navigate Life

The human brain is programmed to assess situations as quickly and as easily as possible. In essence, it's programmed to be efficient so that energies can be used for more life-sustaining, or life-saving acts. This means that the brain oftentimes fills in gaps of information with assumptions. Many times these assumptions are correct, based on past experiences or "facts" that we already know. But other times these assumptions are false, based on a hunch that is not founded in fact. The easiest false assumption to describe is a stereotype. But there are other types of false assumptions that cause a great amount of emotional pain, mental exhaustion and strife. Join Cam and Amelia as we explore different types of false assumptions. You may not even realize that you are filling your brain with false assumptions and acting on, or more importantly, failing to act, based on assumptions that are wrong. You are limiting your joy by allowing false assumptions to rule in your life.One of our favorite books is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. We have referenced this work in other episodes and it's especially poignant here. Here's the link to order this amazing book! https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7ZGI3HH4HUJ2&keywords=the+four+agreements&qid=1640166161&s=books&sprefix=the+four%2Cstripbooks%2C98&sr=1-1We hope you join us on this journey. This is another important episode on the midlife journey to finding joy and living your BEST life!As always, please subscribe, leave us a review, and we would love it if you'd take a screenshot of yourself listening and post on Social and tag us, @thehelpfulplate, @heymomma_cam, @midlife.mommas.Join us on the midlife journey!Websites: www.camoyler.com and www.thehelpfulplate.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/midlife.mommasFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlifemusclewithcamIf you have any burning topics that you'd like us to tackle, please let us know!Stay Connected!AmeliaWebsite:  https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/CamWebsite: https://www.camoyler.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_camMidlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/Please share, rate, and review the podcast.  We appreciate you! ❤️