You’re Not Seeing the Whole Picture—You’re Seeing the Part That Matches Your Beliefs

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May 14, 2025By Jaime Coaches

It’s not you—it’s your brain’s filter (and you can change it).

Let’s talk about something that might be keeping you stuck—without you even realizing it.

You’re not seeing the whole picture.
You’re seeing the part that matches your beliefs.

Let that sink in.

Your Brain Is a Filter, Not a Mirror


Every single day, your brain takes in millions of pieces of information: conversations, energy, facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, tiny events that don’t even register consciously.

But in order to keep you from completely shutting down from overwhelm, your brain uses something called confirmation bias—a built-in filter that only lets in information that supports what you already believe.

So if, deep down, you believe…
“I’m not good enough”
“People always leave”
"I’m too much”

Your brain will scan your environment and highlight every little thing that reinforces that story.

That awkward interaction?
That one time you didn’t get a response?
That mistake you made three weeks ago?
Front and center.

Meanwhile, the progress you’ve made?
The compliments?
The people cheering you on?
Filtered out.

Not because you’re broken.
Because your brain is efficient—and it loves being right.

But Here’s the Game-Changer…


You can change the filter.

Your beliefs are not set in stone.
When you start choosing new beliefs—like “I am worthy,” “I belong,” or “I’m allowed to take up space”—your brain starts letting in different evidence.

You begin to notice…

  • Opportunities you used to overlook
  • People who are rooting for you
  • Proof that you are making progress
  • Moments where you’re more powerful than you realized

And the best part?
You don’t have to fully believe it yet.
You just have to start choosing a better filter.

 
This Is What I Do With My Clients


We don’t just sit around talking mindset.
We go in and retrain the filter—on purpose.

We challenge the outdated beliefs.
We create new ones.
We help your nervous system feel safe seeing yourself in a new way.

Because when your filter changes, your entire reality starts to shift.

So if you’re tired of only seeing the version of life that keeps you small—
and you’re ready to start seeing the version that reflects your growth, your power, and your potential—

Let’s talk.

It’s time to update the lens.