We verify cash. But not our thoughts.
We hold Rs. 500 currency notes to the light to check counterfeits.
We double-check UPI QR codes.
But we rarely pause to verify the beliefs driving our decisions.
And that’s how counterfeit thoughts slip through.
Thoughts like:
- “Being busy means I’m valuable.”
- “This is how it’s always been done.”
- “More money = more success.”
We would never accept fake money.
So why do we accept fake ideas?
Mental wellness isn’t just about feeling good.
It is about thinking clearly. Start with the 5-minute assumption audit.
The 5-Minute Assumption Audit
Is this belief authentic or counterfeit?
1. Pick a Thought
“I’m not ready.” or “They don’t value my work.”
2. Origin Check
Where did this come from: experience, fear, someone else?
3. Evidence Check
Is it always true? Do I have facts or just feelings?
4. Impact Check
Is it helping me grow or holding me back?
5. Decision
If it empowers: Keep. Strengthen.
If it limits: Challenge. Replace.
Simple. Eye-opening. Clarity-boosting.
Cognitive clarity is a leadership edge.
Build it one thought at a time.