Haunted by Doubt? How to Shake Off the Ghosts of Limiting Beliefs

There I was, standing in my office, shaking my head like a dog fresh from a swim. “Have I lost my mind?” I wondered. The realization that I might be going mad wasn’t as scary as watching Friday the 13th alone in the dark, but it was a close second. I was trying to shake off the ghosts of my past—the ones whispering, “Stay small,” or “Don’t reach too high.”

My business was dwindling, and I felt the weight of it, like cobwebs clinging to my thoughts.

Why was I holding myself back?

I’d heard about limiting beliefs lodged in the subconscious—big, invisible, and powerful. People swore by these strange techniques to let them go. Shaking my head like a dog was supposed to help. It didn’t. Not even close.

Have you ever found yourself doing strange things to shake off your past, hoping the ghosts of old fears and doubts would finally let you go?

Ghosts of Successes Past

My own inner ghosts haunted me at every turn. I felt like main character in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, except my ghosts weren’t exes teaching me about lost love. Instead, they were old beliefs, rising up to remind me of every doubt, every fear I thought I’d left behind.

These phantoms weren’t interested in romance; they wanted me to question my relationship with success.

I grew up in communist Poland, where success was suspect, and the struggle was celebrated. Moving to America, I thought I’d left all that behind. But as I stood there, desperately trying to shake off the lingering doubts, I realized how much my past perceptions still owned me.

I had built a successful consulting business, but the doubts and fears were there, whispering, “You don’t deserve this,” or “What if they find out you’re a fraud?” I was letting clients slip away, ignoring leads, and not charging for the work I performed—all while wondering, “Why am I torpedoing my own success?”

The Cobwebs We Carry

If you’ve ever felt the pull of your past holding you back, you’re not alone.

Limiting beliefs are like those cobwebs in a haunted house—unseen but ever-present. They keep us locked in place, whispering familiar fears: “Stay small. It’s safer.”

I’ve seen it in my clients, too. Brilliant women and men who want to make an impact but feel trapped by the thought, “Success isn’t meant for me; I don’t have what it takes.”

Casting Out Inner Demons

After a lot of Soul-searching (and highly questionable internet research), I realized that shaking my head wasn’t going to cut it. Instead, I developed my Triple Quantum Reset?—a way to finally clear out the haunted corners of my mind and step fully into my power. This process became the heart of my Unlock Your Success programs, where I help others find freedom from the ghosts holding them back.

Spotting Your Ghosts in the Shadows

The first step to moving forward is spotting those pesky specters. I had to look them in the eyes. “I’m not worthy.” “I don’t belong here.” “I’m not smart enough.” “Success is scary.”

What fears are lurking in the shadows, keeping you from showing up fully in your life or business?

Writing these down was a start. I stared them down and, for the first time, truly saw them for what they were: stories from the past.

Breaking the Spell

Releasing limiting beliefs isn’t just about thinking differently; it’s about freeing yourself from the energy of the past.

I had to let go of any anger, sadness, fear, hurt or shame attached to the way I was keeping myself small. I had to create a new belief system that supported my expansion and replace my destructive habits with behaviors in line with my new vision. And believe me, the ghosts didn’t go easily.

Becoming the Hero in Your Own Story

Halloween is about donning costumes and pretending to be someone else. But what if, instead, it’s about removing the costumes we’ve worn for years—the identities that don’t serve us anymore? When I let go of my limiting beliefs, I started to become the hero in my own story, walking with the confidence I’d always felt deep down but hadn’t fully embraced.

This Halloween, Face Your Ghosts

So, here’s my Halloween invitation to you: confront the ghosts that keep you small. Write down the beliefs that haunt you, question them, and choose a new story—one where you show up as the empowered, worthy person you truly are. Become the Superman or Wonder Woman of your life.

Because the real horror isn’t in haunted houses or ghostly apparitions; it’s living a life ruled by fears that aren’t even yours.

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Dagmar Fleming, the Founder of Unlock Your Success, is dedicated to helping leaders and entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and achieve transformative success. With her innovative Triple Quantum Reset? modality, Dagmar empowers business owners to overcome unconscious mental and emotional hurdles, so they can achieve the breakthroughs they need to unlock their innate potential.

Through her mentorship in The Athena Circle, an exclusive community for women leaders, she empowers executives and entrepreneurs to thrive by integrating personal, professional, and spiritual growth.

Learn more at https://www.dagmarfleming.com.