What are Your Self Limiting Beliefs?

If you carefully do a self-introspection you will realize that you carry limiting beliefs that hold you back from achieving your dreams. It's interesting that we are our own worst enemies and you will realize that you easily believe in others, more than you believe in you!

Failure is part and parcel of life and it's a fact that we should conceptualize because failure has been over-glorified. People fail all the time and there is no need to make a big deal out of it, the most important thing are the actions you take when things don't go your way.

We all have, beliefs that influence our decisions and ultimately, they affect how we inter-prate events in our live's and how we feel, think and behave. The healthy beliefs serve you well and the self-limiting beliefs we mostly hold on to hinder us from progressing in life.

To some degree, we all have limiting beliefs that stem out from our childhood experiences and the external factors like the environment. It's important to acknowledge your core beliefs and examine which ones are inaccurate and unproductive.

After examining then its wise to take steps that will let go of the limiting beliefs that will hinder your progress. I will ask you to look into your inner being and identify your limiting beliefs. however, I will list out some common limiting beliefs that will help you explore yourself!

1.Limiting Beliefs About Yourself

When you put limits on yourself that you are a failure and unlikable loser, or incapable will prevent you from doing your best. On the other side of the pedestal if you are overly optimistic about your beliefs, can equally be unhealthy and it's important to keep a healthy balance. When you think that you are the best in everything you do, and you are above the rules can be equally dangerous to your well being.

Identify your beliefs

You first need to identify your general beliefs and write down, any beliefs you strongly believe influence your daily life. Categorize them eg. family, finances, and health. Once you do this assess which beliefs are helping you grow and which ones are limiting you.

Identify your behaviours

Assess your behaviour this is another approach you could take. Think of scenarios you have acted in a negative toxic way and assess why? If you look closely you will realize there is a limiting belief. For example, if someone offends, you and you find it difficult to speak your mind, there could a limiting belief that conflict is bad.

2. Limiting beliefs about others

This is when you believe that everyone is against you unworthy, untrustworthy and manipulative will make it impossible to create healthy meaningful relationships. Similarly believing that everyone is good and can be trusted can lead and cause you to be taken advantage of and get into unhealthy relationships.

The skill to develop healthy relationships is to first understand self, and continually work on yourself so that you're able to embrace, all sorts of people, and to evaluate the relationships that are healthy and beneficial to you.

3.Limiting beliefs about the world

When you look at the world with dark lenses and think that the world is a place filled with unbeatable obstacles that can't be conquered, is unproductive. The world is a big field and has many players and everyone has a space to occupy. Who is occupying your space if you are not?

Beliefs that one cannot succeed in this world because of stiff competition in all industries are unyielding. And while you think that your beliefs are 100 per cent accurate, the truth is that you are most likely holding on to a few beliefs that are irrational and unproductive.

Turn Your Beliefs into Self-fulfilling Prophecies

As you are challenging your beliefs it's important to note that unhealthy beliefs lead to unhealthy habits. Unhealthy habits produce negative outcomes that ultimately, reinforce your unhealthy beliefs. If left unresolved it can be a vicious cycle that can be tough to break.

How to change your limiting beliefs

It's not easy to change your limiting beliefs and it can be a tough journey which requires patience and determination. After all, you're likely to hold on unto them for a long time believing they are 100 per cent accurate, and you'll be constantly, looking for evidence to reinforce your beliefs. Note that it will not be done overnight because some beliefs are deep-rooted.

The best way to change your beliefs is to challenge them head-on. To do that you need to eliminate all your unhealthy habits that are draining your mental strength. By changing your habits in small steps you will chip away your unhealthy habits a little at a bit from the roots up.

For example, if you think you cannot do a certain task eg. like writing a book start writing articles in a blog like three times a week and let other people read. Asking people to read and putting yourself out there you will challenge your limiting beliefs about yourself.

Final thoughts

The truth is that you're stronger than you think. Your brain lies to you at times. Confronting your beliefs will help your brain see you, other people and the world at large in a more accurate light.

See yourself with the new belief system that you will create and enjoy what this world has to offer, it depends on you! Get yourself my empowering e-book on Conquering limiting beliefs and how to conquer them by getting in touch with us.

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