If our framing stories are largely subconscious, how do we identify them?

The best approach I’ve found is to use a form of Socratic questioning. Through a process of question asking and reflection, you can often get to the underlying reasons behind a decision, or in this case a belief.

Process:

• Think about the various dimensions of life below and ask yourself what you think you believe about them. Take several minutes for each.
• For each one, ask yourself some combination of the following questions:
  • Why do I think this?
  • How do I know this is true? What if I thought the opposite?
  • How can I back this up? What are the sources?
  • What might others think about this? How do I know I am correct?
  • What does this mean about how I live my life, or how I should? What if I am wrong? What are the consequences if I am?
• Ask yourself if this belief is helping or hurting you.