The Most Effective Planner I Own? My Thoughts.
For most of my life, I was a master planner—except I didn’t realize my plans weren’t written in a journal or a to-do list.
They were written in my thoughts.
In Ask and It Is Given by Esther & Jerry Hicks, The Teachings of Abraham explain:“Whatever you are thinking about is like planning a future event. When you are appreciating, you are planning. When you are worrying, you are planning. (Worrying is using your imagination to create something you do not want.)” — p. 27
This hit me deep.
I spent decades worrying because I had to.
Growing up in an unpredictable, fear-based environment, worry was a survival strategy.
It kept me vigilant, prepared, bracing for whatever came next.
I didn’t know another way.
But now? Now I’m no longer in survival mode.
And I’ve come to realize something life-changing: The most powerful planner I own isn’t a physical journal or a detailed schedule—it’s the thoughts I choose to focus on.
The Law of Attraction and the power of thought
The Law of Attraction teaches that what we focus on expands.
Our thoughts carry a vibration, and that vibration influences what we attract into our lives.
I used to reject this idea because I didn’t know how to think of anything other than fear or worry.
Plus, I didn’t like the idea that I was responsible for everything bad that had ever happened to me.
But that’s not what it means at all.
It means that in the present moment, I have power.
I can’t change my past.
I can’t rewrite the circumstances I was born into.
But I can choose how I think today.
And those thoughts are actively shaping my future.
My weight loss journey: a shift in belief
One of the biggest ways I’ve seen this in action is through my weight-loss journey.
For years, I struggled with self-worth, which reflected in my body.
Deep down, I didn’t believe I deserved to look better, feel better, or wear fashionable clothing.
My external reality matched the internal beliefs I carried.
But today, my thoughts and beliefs are finally in alignment with my desire for a fit, strong, and healthy body.
And my reality is shifting to match!
For me, it’s not about willpower or forcing myself to do things I hate.
For me, it’s about becoming a person who believes I am worthy of feeling amazing in my body.
And belief is everything.
As Abraham says, “Nothing can occur in your life experience without your invitation of it through your thought.” — p. 27
A daily practice of awareness
I’m not perfect at this.
Shifting decades of conditioned thinking isn’t an overnight process.
But every.single.day, I practice:
being aware of my thoughts
noticing when I slip into old patterns of worry or doubt
turning inward to discover the source of those thoughts by asking, “Why do I feel this way?” enough times until I find the root cause
giving myself the time and space to sit with my inner child, to encourage her and let her know she is no longer in danger
gently redirecting myself toward joy and gratitude
allowing- and accepting feelings from my heart space that feel good and reflect joy.
Slowly but surely, my life is transforming right before my eyes.
Who is Abraham?
Abraham is described as a group consciousness of non-physical teachers who communicate through Esther Hicks.
Their teachings focus on the Law of Attraction, the power of thought, and how our emotions guide us toward alignment with our highest selves.
Their message isn’t about toxic positivity or ignoring reality—it’s about understanding that our thoughts create momentum.
The more we focus on what we do want, rather than what we fear or what we don’t want, the more we allow ourselves to receive the life we desire.
Final thoughts: for years I believed I had to push, struggle, and sacrifice to create change. But now, I see it differently.
In ease and gratitude,
Carole
Note: this post embodies everything The Weight of Belief is about: body, heart & mind, and soul. Healing isn’t just one thing; it’s the connection between all of them!