Limiting beliefs are, unfortunately, far more common than they should be in today's society. Everybody has at least one, whether we notice it or not, and that belief does harm, also whether we notice it or not.
We all deserve a life free from the awful things we think about ourselves. Of course, it's often not that simple. We have to dig ourselves out of that hole on our own. Or do we? What if there were easier, more accessible methods that could help us defeat these limiting beliefs?
It's impossible to get through this life without facing some kind of limiting belief. Society teaches us many different things we can be ashamed of at any given moment, and it's immensely difficult not to succumb to at least one of them, letting the seeds of self-doubt root themselves in our minds.
There are varying degrees with which someone might struggle with thoughts like these, but no matter how they affect your life, you're still better off without them, and there are ways to overcome them.
First, what does a limiting belief actually look like? That term is a little vague, so what exactly does it mean?
A limiting belief is any type of thought you have about yourself that diminishes your abilities or your potential. They call it a limiting belief because it limits things like your confidence, your potential, or your drive.
Examples of limiting beliefs are statements like, "I'm not a good leader," "I'll mess that up if I try," or "I'll never be good at that." These statements can be vague or specific, but they're personal, tapping into deep insecurities we all have.
Limiting beliefs can come from a bunch of places. Childhood trauma, how we're raised, our worldview, the friends we have, how our teachers treated us, and our own natural disposition. They're a socially baked-in way to keep our heads down and keep us from reaching for the stars, even the most confident among us likely have a limiting belief or two.
These beliefs can pop up at any point, though, not just in childhood. A particularly mean boss or a scathing partner can instill limiting beliefs in our minds, even as adults.
Limiting beliefs can also be seen as a sort of defense mechanism. By limiting ourselves to within what's in our comfort zone, we'll never have to feel uncomfortable, feel afraid, or feel like failures. To those who are more sensitive or those who already struggle with other trauma-related thought patterns, this seems like the better option. To be safe, always, even if it means stifling ourselves.
This just isn't the case. All we gain from limiting our lives this way is worse self-esteem, greater self-doubt, and a life robbed of new, enriching experiences.
What can we do to let go of these beliefs, though? Can we do anything?
We can! There are plenty of programs and therapeutic options that help us tackle our personal limiting beliefs and overcome them. If you're feeling lost among the options or don't know where to start, there's a free program that can help you overcome these beliefs today.
It all begins with a free audio from the people at Rewrite History. In just 20 minutes, they'll start you on the journey to defeating these self-sabotaging beliefs with the goal of healing your baggage from the past.
Click here to learn more today and start with your no-cost, risk-free audio track. Just minutes of your time could change your life. See all the doors that'll open when you free yourself from these thoughts that bind you.
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