Is assumption taking you no-where?

Ali Berry
Jun 5, 2018
2 min read

Assumption: ‘a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof’

The reason we often don’t proceed with something is because we’re stopped by an assumption we’ve made about it.

As seen in the above definition, an assumption is not based on proof, so, in short, there is no evidence that things will or won’t turn out how we assume.

The only ‘evidence’ we have are similar past scenarios but more often than not our evidence is not rooted in a present reality.

In my experience as a professional coach, I have found that clients often don’t afford themselves enough credit, luxury or enough license to instead craft the future they desire & meet those assumptions en route if they appear.

Do we ask ourselves what is leading us to those assumptions in the first place-are they actually true, or are they presupposing a fear based outcome?

4 questions to ask in order to override an assumption:

1. Is it true?

“What is my evidence?”

Often the ‘evidence’ isn’t based on fact in this scenario but has been concocted from past experiences or failures.

Just because that happened then, does not mean it will therefore happen again.

By asking this question, we start to put ourselves back in the driving seat.

2. What can I do to find out if it’s true?

What action do I need to take?

In order to work with real evidence, we need to do something to find out what the reality is.

e.g. “I can’t afford it”-do I actually know what it would cost?

Often a little bit of research will give us the answer.

3. What am I fearful of?

If I knew that what I’m fearful of wouldn’t happen what would I do?

We often paralyse ourselves into inaction by projecting fearful assumptions onto our thinking. Often a small amount of courage will help us prove whether that fear was real or not.

4. What can I do to build the future outcome that I want?

Am I prepared to be controlled by assumptions & do nothing or will I embrace a future built by courage & step taking?

How can I place myself back in control of my future?

Try something and you never know what might happen!

In short, don’t let presumption stop you;

GREAT=GATHER REAL EVIDENCE AND TRY!

Book an Assumption Detox Session today!