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It's Time We Changed the Conversation

Breaking free from limiting patterns through understanding how your brain works, plus a practical belief transformation exercise.

Sonia Ouarti

Sonia Ouarti

Founder, Aida Coaching

Coaching accomplished women, I’ve observed a pattern: they recognize their limiting patterns but struggle to break free from repetitive cycles. The more we believe and reinforce a certain behavior, the more deep-rooted it becomes.

The Role of Coaching

Coaching isn’t about friendship—it’s about illuminating how the mind works. The more you comprehend your brain, the more power you wield over it.

My role is to provide tools and insights while you remain the architect of your transformation. I recommend a flexible approach: an intensive three-month coaching period followed by six months of independent application with periodic check-ins.

The Belief Tree Exercise

This five-step exercise helps transform limiting beliefs:

1. Roots

Identify the limiting beliefs in your subconscious. What stories do you tell yourself about who you are and what you’re capable of?

2. Trunk

Recognize how these beliefs impact your emotions and behaviors. How do they show up in your daily life?

3. Branches

Envision alternative life outcomes. What would be different if you didn’t hold these beliefs?

4. Leaves

Develop empowering replacement beliefs. What would you rather believe about yourself?

5. Visualization

Practice nurturing your new beliefs over time. Imagine them growing stronger while the old beliefs wither.

The Neuroscience Foundation

Understanding the science makes change more achievable:

Neuroplasticity: Your brain can reshape itself based on thoughts and experiences. This means change is always possible.

Habit Formation: Repeated thoughts create stronger neural pathways. The beliefs you reinforce become your default patterns.

Emotional Management: Understanding emotional responses enables behavioral shifts. When you know why you feel something, you can choose how to respond.

Mindfulness & Metacognition: Awareness of the present moment and your thought patterns gives you the power to interrupt automatic reactions.

Weekly Exercise

Disconnect from devices and spend quiet time in self-reflection. Notice your thoughts without judgment. This simple practice builds the awareness muscle that makes lasting change possible.

Ready to Go Deeper?

These insights are just the beginning. Book a free discovery call to explore how coaching can help you apply them to your life.

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