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Growing up, you may have been told that you can do anything you want as long as you put your mind to it. We are masters of our own destinies and authors of our own stories. But are we, really? What if it isn’t some unseen force or unwritten rule that\u2019s stopping us from doing the things we want.<\/p>\n
What if we are getting in our own way?<\/p>\n
Limiting beliefs stop many of us from living the lives we want and reaching our full potentials. But what exactly are limiting beliefs, how do we identify them and how can we overcome them?<\/p>\n
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When we put limits on ourselves, these are limiting beliefs. They are the stories we tell ourselves about what\u2019s true and the boundaries we set, believing we can never cross them. Simply put, they are beliefs that you think are true and limit you in some way.
These could be beliefs about yourself, the way you interact with others, or how the world works. They can manifest as poor self-esteem, procrastination, insecurity, and even imposter syndrome.<\/p>\n
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Some common examples of limiting beliefs include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 I\u2019m not good enough<\/p>\n
\u2022 I don\u2019t have enough time<\/p>\n
\u2022 I can\u2019t ask for what I want or need because I will be rejected<\/p>\n
\u2022 I don\u2019t have enough money<\/p>\n
\u2022 I can\u2019t be my authentic self because others will judge me<\/p>\n
\u2022 I can\u2019t do this<\/p>\n
\u2022 I can\u2019t say no to other people, or they may reject me<\/p>\n
Limiting beliefs can create a vicious cycle of negativity and prevent you from living the life you truly want.<\/p>\n
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So, where do limiting beliefs come from? How do they develop?
Limiting beliefs can come from:
\u2022 Childhood experiences: Your parents and family members were your first role models. Parents often try to instil specific values in their children, and these beliefs or values can shape the child\u2019s view on how the world works and how they should engage with others.
\u2022 Education: Family members and friends were also your earliest teachers. Their own beliefs and values can impact your own view of what\u2019s true. In formal education settings, teachers may be viewed as respected authority figures, and students accept their teachings as true.
\u2022 Personal experiences: Life is an excellent teacher, but we may draw conclusions from these experiences that limit our own behaviors, thoughts and actions. Negative experiences can strongly influence your limiting beliefs.<\/p>\n
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Limiting beliefs are sneaky. They can be challenging to identify because they form the foundation of how you see the world, how you believe the world works and how you engage with others. You may not even realize that some of your beliefs are limiting.
So, how can we identify these beliefs if we can\u2019t even recognize them?
Create a List of Your Beliefs
Start by creating a list of your own beliefs about family, finances, health, relationships and life in general. Analyse each belief and ask yourself the following question:
\u2022 Is this a belief that will help me grow, or will it stop me from reaching my full potential?
Maybe you have a belief that love or romantic relationships equal pain because you have had negative past experiences with romance. Unfortunately, this belief limits you from experiencing a healthy romantic relationship.
Sometimes, seeing your beliefs written down in front of you can be eye-opening.<\/p>\n
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Recognising your limiting beliefs is the first step to freeing yourself from them, here are some things you can do:<\/p>\n
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In addition to calming the mind and body, mindfulness can also help you recognise and become aware of your limiting beliefs.
All you need is a quiet space with no distractions. Mindfulness is one of the good tools to manage stress, anxiety, and feeling of being overwhelmed.<\/p>\n
You can find a good mindfulness exercise here<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Positive affirmation can transform your negative beliefs into positive ones. In this video here\u00a0<\/a> It is a brilliant way to bypass the inner critic <\/p>\n Start keeping track of your thoughts in a journal. Your journal entries can help you identify beliefs that may be limiting and stopping you from reaching your full potential.<\/p>\n 1) Write the negative beliefs in your notebook Before – I always expect something bad to happen. I am in danger. Before \u2013 I am always so anxious Before- I am a terrible driver (that used to be one of mine!) Overcoming these beliefs will take time and persistence, but it is possible. If you are struggling with limiting beliefs and feeling trapped, I would love to help you! Contact me to take the next step.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What are Limiting Beliefs? How Can We Overcome Them? Growing up, you may have been told that you can do anything you want as long as you put your mind to it. We are masters of our own destinies and authors of our own stories. But are we, really? What if it isn’t some […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7101,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Use Positive Affirmations<\/h3>\n
A positive affirmation is a phrase that describes what you\u2019d like to be in the future, for example \u201cI am calm under stressful situations\u201d, to create a positive affirmation you must think of something you\u2019d like to be in the future, but in the present tense rather than future tense.
When you\u2019ve created your affirmation, replace each negative word, for example \u201canxious\u201d with its positive counterpart \u201ccalm\u201d.
We do this because when you think of a negative word, no matter the context you still think of the same word, rather than a more positive version.
So if you say you want to be \u201cless anxious\u201d you still think about being anxious, saying \u201cmore calm\u201d would be the more positive version. The mind doesn\u2019t pick up the word \u201cless\u201d, only the \u201canxious\u201d part.
A good example of a positive affirmation would be \u201cI am calm, cool and collected\u201d.
Once you\u2019ve created your positive affirmation you want to constantly remind yourself of it, you can put up sticky notes and write it in places you see regularly.
Rehearse your affirmations every day when you have the chance and they will stick with you.<\/p>\n
you can find out more creative ways to use affirmations to illuminate limiting beliefs through asking a question right before the statements:
1) What if I feel safe today?
2) What would it give me if I feel beautiful today?
3) What would it give me if I feel totally safe today?<\/p>\n
and allow your subconscious mind to change the negative limiting belief to a positive one.<\/p>\n![\"party](\"https:\/\/www.junabrookes.co.uk\/staging\/5147\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/elena-mozhvilo-d-NXh9JLOaI-unsplash-300x199.jpg\")
<\/p>\nKeep a Journal of Your Thoughts<\/h3>\n
2) Look at them
3) Flip them to the opposite side using only positive words<\/p>\n
After- I am ok, I am safe and secure.<\/p>\n
After- I am calm cool and collected<\/p>\n
After- I never had any accidents. I am a safe driver!<\/p>\n
With time and effort your brain will eventually take the new message in and as a result would break up the old self negative belief.<\/p>\nWhat are Limiting Beliefs? How Can We Overcome Them?<\/h1>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nGrowing up, you may have been told that you can do anything you want as long as you put your mind to it. We are masters of our own destinies and authors of our own stories. But are we, really? What if it isn't some unseen force or unwritten rule that\u2019s stopping us from doing the things we want.\r\n\r\nWhat if we are getting in our own way?\r\n\r\nLimiting beliefs stop many of us from living the lives we want and reaching our full potentials. But what exactly are limiting beliefs, how do we identify them and how can we overcome them?\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
What are Limiting Beliefs?<\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nWhen we put limits on ourselves, these are limiting beliefs. They are the stories we tell ourselves about what\u2019s true and the boundaries we set, believing we can never cross them. Simply put, they are beliefs that you think are true and limit you in some way.\r\nThese could be beliefs about yourself, the way you interact with others or how the world works. They can manifest as poor self-esteem, procrastination, insecurity and even imposter syndrome.\r\n
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Examples of Limiting Beliefs<\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nSome common examples of limiting beliefs include:\r\n\r\n\u2022 I\u2019m not good enough\r\n\r\n\u2022 I don\u2019t have enough time\r\n\r\n\u2022 I can\u2019t ask for what I want or need because I will be rejected\r\n\r\n\u2022 I don\u2019t have enough money\r\n\r\n\u2022 I can\u2019t be my authentic self because others will judge me\r\n\r\n\u2022 I can\u2019t do this\r\n\r\n\u2022 I can\u2019t say no to other people, or they may reject me\r\n\r\nLimiting beliefs can create a vicious cycle of negativity and prevent you from living the life you truly want.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
What Causes Limiting Beliefs?<\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nSo, where do limiting beliefs come from? How do they develop?\r\nLimiting beliefs can come from:\r\n\u2022 Childhood experiences: Your parents and family members were your first role models. Parents often try to instil specific values in their children, and these beliefs or values can shape the child\u2019s view on how the world works and how they should engage with others.\r\n\u2022 Education: Family members and friends were also your earliest teachers. Their own beliefs and values can impact your own view of what\u2019s true. In formal education settings, teachers may be viewed as respected authority figures, and students accept their teachings as true.\r\n\u2022 Personal experiences: Life is an excellent teacher, but we may draw conclusions from these experiences that limit our own behaviors, thoughts and actions. Negative experiences can strongly influence your limiting beliefs.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
How to Identify Limiting Beliefs<\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nLimiting beliefs are sneaky. They can be challenging to identify because they form the foundation of how you see the world, how you believe the world works and how you engage with others. You may not even realize that some of your beliefs are limiting.\r\nSo, how can we identify these beliefs if we can\u2019t even recognize them?\r\nCreate a List of Your Beliefs\r\nStart by creating a list of your own beliefs about family, finances, health, relationships and life in general. Analyse each belief and ask yourself the following question:\r\n\u2022 Is this a belief that will help me grow, or will it stop me from reaching my full potential?\r\nMaybe you have a belief that love or romantic relationships equal pain because you have had negative past experiences with romance. Unfortunately, this belief limits you from experiencing a healthy romantic relationship.\r\nSometimes, seeing your beliefs written down in front of you can be eye-opening.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs<\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nRecognising your limiting beliefs is the first step to freeing yourself from them, here are some things you can do:\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Practice Mindfulness<\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nIn addition to calming the mind and body, mindfulness can also help you recognise and become aware of your limiting beliefs.\r\nAll you need is a quiet space with no distractions. Mindfulness is one of the good tools to manage stress, anxiety, and feeling of being overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nYou can find a good mindfulness exercise here<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Use Positive Affirmations<\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nPositive affirmation can transform your negative beliefs into positive ones.\r\nA positive affirmation is a phrase that describes what you\u2019d like to be in the future, for example \u201cI am calm under stressful situations\u201d, to create a positive affirmation you must think of something you\u2019d like to be in the future, but in the present tense rather than future tense.\r\nWhen you\u2019ve created your affirmation, replace each negative word, for example \u201canxious\u201d with its positive counterpart \u201ccalm\u201d.\r\nWe do this because when you think of a negative word, no matter the context you still think of the same word, rather than a more positive version.\r\nSo if you say you want to be \u201cless anxious\u201d you still think about being anxious, saying \u201cmore calm\u201d would be the more positive version. The mind doesn\u2019t pick up the word \u201cless\u201d, only the \u201canxious\u201d part.\r\nA good example of a positive affirmation would be \u201cI am calm, cool and collected\u201d.\r\nOnce you\u2019ve created your positive affirmation you want to constantly remind yourself of it, you can put up sticky notes and write it in places you see regularly.\r\nRehearse your affirmations every day when you have the chance and they will stick with you.\r\n\r\nIn this video https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Be7EuDhXdP4\r\nyou can find out more creative ways to use affirmations to illuminate limiting beliefs through asking a question right before the statements:\r\n1) What if I feel safe today?\r\n2) What would it give me if I feel beautiful today?\r\n3) What would it give me if I feel totally safe today?\r\n\r\nIt is a brilliant way to bypass the inner critic\r\nand allow your subconscious mind to change the negative limiting belief to a positive one.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Keep a Journal of Your Thoughts<\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nStart keeping track of your thoughts in a journal. Your journal entries can help you identify beliefs that may be limiting and stopping you from reaching your full potential.\r\n\r\n1) Write the negative beliefs in your notebook\r\n2) Look at them\r\n3) Flip them to the opposite side using only positive words\r\n\r\nBefore - I always expect something bad to happen. I am in danger.\r\nAfter- I am ok, I am safe and secure.\r\n\r\nBefore \u2013 I am always so anxious\r\nAfter- I am calm cool and collected\r\n\r\nBefore- I am a terrible driver (that used to be one of mine!)\r\nAfter- I never had any accidents. I am a safe driver!\r\n\r\nOvercoming these beliefs will take time and persistence, but it is possible.\r\nWith time and effort your brain will eventually take the new message in and as a result would break up the old self negative belief.\r\n\r\nIf you are struggling with limiting beliefs and feeling trapped, I would love to help you! Contact me to take the next step.","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n