- Identify the belief you want to examine. Ask yourself what your belief is and write it down.
- Gather information. Seek out evidence that supports and contradicts the belief. It can be useful to get different perspectives from reliable sources.
- Analyze the evidence. Evaluate the evidence you have gathered and weigh the strengths and weaknesses of each.
- Re-evaluate the belief. Based on the evidence, ask yourself if your belief is still valid. Be open to changing your belief if the evidence suggests it.
- Repeat the process. The process of examining beliefs should be ongoing, as new information and experiences can lead to changes in beliefs.