How can you overcome your limiting beliefs?

Limiting beliefs prevent us from bridging the gap from where we are to where we want to be, keep us trapped in situations and prevent us from having the courage to attempt new and exciting ventures. Identifying limiting beliefs is easier said than done. More often than not we begin to believe this voice in our heads and take it at face value as if these limitations are real. To identify these, we have to be willing to assess our thoughts on a regular basis and then decide how they are holding us back. Ideally we do this on our own however most of us need the help of our inner circle, colleagues, mentors and coaches to help us with self assessment and organizing our thoughts on how to change these beliefs to positive productive ones.

That inner voice, our 'inner saboteur' Will always be there. Pull up a chair, allow it a seat at the table...but it's a guest, it doesn't get to sleep over in your brain.

1. Self reflection is the best way to identify your limiting beliefs especially where you feel stuck or have difficulty in making progress. We need to consider situations where we might have self doubt, fear or sense of inadequacy. 2. Listening to your inner dialogue - notice when you are being self critic and when you are telling yourself you can't do something 3. You need to question your assumptions about yourself 4. Identify any real life events that may have influenced your mindset

With limiting beliefs, we may believe that we're: ? not worthy of love ? damaged goods (e.g., because we’re out of a job) ? a failure ? too busy or too old to do the thing we want (e.g., new career path) ? not smart, attractive, strong, or talented enough ? not as good as our siblings or colleagues ? not cut out to be a leader or entrepreneur ? not creative or confident enough ? bad at certain things (e.g., math, money) ? too tall or too short ? never going to be successful ? not ready for what we want to do ? stuck because things are beyond our control ? lacking what it takes (e.g., knowledge, skills, degree) ? too young to have influence ? so far behind others that we’ll never catch up ? fixed in our intelligence, abilities, and talents

No belief is limiting since it serves a purpose in our life. Once we accept this, we don't have to try to overcome anything but be aware of why we are doing what we are doing. That consciousness itself will pave the way for making healthier choices based on what we want and BE. We just need to be aware of what purpose it is serving and accordingly making a choice to replace that with something that will help us to move forward rather than keeping us safe and comfortable. Our beliefs are shaped by the experiences we have, what stories we tell about them and the conclusions we make. Our conviction to see things as they are and not just perceiving in a way that disables us from experiencing the true essence of life is the key.

Counteract negative thoughts with positive affirmations. Replace limiting beliefs with statements that empower and inspire you. Practice mindfulness to become more aware of your thoughts without judgement Meditation can help you observe your thoughts and identify patterns that may be rooted in limiting beliefs

Identification of the most powerful limiting beliefs is not an easy task, because sometimes they are hiding in the unconscious mind. People need guidance and help from an experienced coach to deal with them.

Frequently, our outdated limiting beliefs played a valuable role in our earlier years. However, when you recognize that a belief is currently restricting you and you are prepared to replace it with a more constructive one, it's crucial to express gratitude to the old belief. Acknowledge its past usefulness, but recognize that it's time to release it. Next, engage the Reticular Activating System in the brain by envisioning the desired new state - visually, auditorily and kinetically. This powerful step effectively establishes the groundwork for embracing the new, empowering belief.

Replacing your limiting beliefs with empowering beliefs is an excellent exercise as it increases your confidence in seeing on paper evidence of all you have achieved to date. It's so exciting to see a client start to believe in themselves. A friend of mine, who is a coach, had a great worksheet on identifying all our skills from an extensive list. I did the exercise myself to try it out and felt motivated, empowered, and happy afterwards. This kind of work is very effective for overcoming limiting beliefs.

In my journey, replacing limiting beliefs with empowering ones has been pivotal. I dive into my achievements, strengths, feedback, and role models, using them to challenge negative thoughts. Affirmations, visualization, and positive self-talk are my tools to reinforce empowering beliefs. Consistently repeating these beliefs reshapes my mindset, fostering growth and aligning with my aspirations.

Taking actions & sustaining the outcome is not as easy as it appears. You will need an accountability partner who can walk along in this journey and help you progress. Consider working with a Coach or a therapist and they can help you work more objectively and time-bound and they will be your sounding board in this progress.

Implementing empowering beliefs means taking action: 1. Skepticism on SMART Goals: While SMART goals are useful, being overly rigid might restrict creativity and flexibility in navigating personal growth. 2. Exploration Over Seeking Resources: Instead of just seeking resources, exploring diverse experiences and unconventional avenues might offer unexpected insights and growth opportunities. 3. Self-Reflection Over External Feedback: Emphasizing internal self-assessment and reflection could provide valuable insights and personal discoveries without solely relying on external feedback. This approach encourages a more fluid and introspective path toward personal development, allowing for adaptability and self-discovery along the journey.

One key thing to remember is that ‘we cannot fight muscle with insight’. In the same exact way we go to the gym to work on our physical fitness and to build muscle, similarly we need to work our mental muscles in order to embed the new habits & attitudes. The PQ App (@positiveintelliegence) is a guide, and constant companion on this journey. It helps us activate the mental muscles of the predominantly silent right brain, while silencing the voice of the left brain - the home of the limiting beliefs. The platform offers a network of people who are on the same journey who offer insight and support. It allows one to put their daily lives into the program and get guidance every step of the way. #positiveintelligence #PQ

Well, all efforts would depend on taking action and the most important step here is consistency. Make all efforts to reform your daily thoughts through best-suited guidance and align yourself to the action mode which could be quite exerting initially but take time to set yourself in a slow rather than pushing manner.

Start by getting comfortable with the fact that you have limitations. Next, understand that it will take time to overcome those limitations. Now, where will time come from? - Smash that TV, - Delete that useless Social Media app, - Move from only songs to songs+podcasts - Etc. etc. But choose and prioritise wisely, else, this too will become a limiting factor :)

Timely monitoring and evaluating your results both internally and externally also ensures that if you can consciously choose your beliefs by focusing on your choices and being aware of what controls you, enables you to make more thoughtful decisions that in turn help to achieve your goals.

Surround Yourself with Positivity: Spend time with supportive and positive individuals who uplift you. . Seek Feedback: Sometimes, an outside perspective can provide a more realistic view of your abilities and strengths. Learn and Grow: The more you step out of your comfort zone, the more evidence you'll accumulate that challenges your limiting beliefs. Professional Help: If your limiting beliefs are deeply ingrained and affecting your life significantly, consider seeking support from a therapist or counselor. They can provide guidance and tools to help you overcome these challenges. Remember that overcoming limiting beliefs is a process that takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself and celebrate your progress along the way.

At this stage, it is fair to take a pause and applaud yourself, as you might have tasted some amount of success in achieving your routines and also people, and mentors around you make observations. Make small improvements then repeat the steps taken till you get comfortable in your set process to achieve your empowered goals.

Getting rid of limiting beliefs is to acknowledge the existence of it, see how it served you and what you want to get out of it. As soon as you do that you will see that the limiting belief dissolves and makes place for an empowering belief. We are daily training people in this matter. Great subject.

Understanding how to manage these feelings is crucial, but it is equally vital to recognize that overcoming limiting beliefs can be an ongoing journey. This realization can be instrumental in navigating the fluctuations of emotions throughout life.

In my opinion, belief is tied to 3 things: 1. Self-awareness, 2. Detachment from outcomes, and 3. Enjoying the journey. Think deeply: - Self-awareness helps us manage negativity and anxiety. - Detachment from results reduces our dependence on recognition, curbing ego or sadness linked to success or failure. And - When we relish the process, we achieve executional excellence, fostering deeper ownership of tasks, teams, and customer satisfaction. Right? Though easier said than done, mature individuals, especially when guided by credible mentors, can understand and integrate these principles. I can say it by my experience that embedding such a culture benefits organizations in the long run. Let's discuss this further..

Understanding that anything can be learned if you are passionate and if you perserve. Talent when not used and practiced is nothing. Everyone have their own pace in learning and a preferred learning style, so avoid comparing yourself to others. The only time you compare yourself is with how you were from yesterday.

What works for me is realizing that I am the one who is responsible for my growth. And if I cannot do something specific right now, I don't beat myself up. What I think and the words I say always matter -- So, choose them wisely.