When
it comes to finding success in life our limiting beliefs can be one of the
biggest trip-ups we face. They wall us in and continually place a ceiling on
our potential. What’s more, as success begins to evade us because of these
limited thoughts, we unknowingly strengthen them. It’s as if they look back at
us to say, “I told you so.” In this manner, limiting beliefs are
self-reinforcing.
They
grow stronger and we feel weaker and less empowered to find success. It’s
understandable that if they go unchecked for too long we can begin to feel deep
frustration and hopelessness which can eventually lead to anger, self-hatred,
and even depression. But it is possible to put our limiting beliefs in-check
and find the freedom to pursue our purpose and maximize our potential.
If you’re ready
to overcome your limiting beliefs and live your most powerful life, try these
five steps:
1. Identify
Your Limiting Beliefs
The
first step to rectifying any situation is to get a clear handle on what’s
wrong. It’s no different here. To overcome your limiting beliefs you first need
to shine a spotlight on them. Most of your limiting beliefs will be relatively
easy to identify. They should be—these are the types of beliefs you regularly
beat yourself up over, after all.
But
once you have your limiting beliefs identified make sure to write them down.
There is something about “seeing” our problems in a tangible way that empowers
us to better respond to them. In some cases, they begin to immediately lose
their effectiveness over us just because we can see them for the illusions they
are.
“You begin to fly when you let go of self-limiting beliefs and allow
your mind and aspirations to rise to greater heights.” ―Brian Tracy
2. Acknowledge
Them
Having
the ability to view our limits helps us advance to the next step,
acknowledgment. In this phase, we don’t just see our limiting beliefs in simple
black-and-white—we acknowledge them for what they are, the harm they have done,
and admit that we have taken part in their creation.
It’s
almost as if we can have a dialog with them.
By doing so we open the lines of communication and, as we all know,
communication is crucial for any breakthrough. This step helps us understand
our limiting beliefs better allowing us a clearer path moving forward.
It
is also an especially critical step because by acknowledging our
responsibility, we empower ourselves to change. No one ever gains victory over
problems without taking responsibility for having them or for doing the work to
resolve them.
3. Confront The
Beliefs
We
can only conquer our limiting beliefs by confronting them. The reason they grow
so troublesome for us in the first place is simply that they go unchallenged.
We often “assume” them without question.
Rather
than deal with the struggle of this confrontation we develop an almost
co-dependent relationship with them. We guard our limiting beliefs and justify
them if they are ever questioned. But our beliefs will continue to grow and
strengthen unless we challenge them.
If
this is a difficult process for you to do by yourself, a counselor or coach can
be helpful. If not with a professional, then at least let your beliefs be open
to scrutiny by a trusted friend or significant other.
With
your written list, work through as many reasons to call B.S. as you can think
of. Write them out and present your argument. This doesn’t have to be a quick
process, take as much time as necessary to make your case. Especially with the
help of another person, you will begin to see all of the ways in which your
beliefs aren’t true and find all of the reasons you need to believe you can
succeed.
4. Replace Them
With Unlimited Beliefs
To
move forward effectively, you can’t just drop your limiting beliefs and get
back to life as usual. In order to reach your most powerful life, you’ve got
replace the old, limiting beliefs with new, empowering ones.
If
one of your limiting beliefs was, “I don’t deserve success because of xyz,” you
need to replace it with, “I do deserve success because of abc,” and then list
out all the reasons why.
It’s
such a simple step but so many people neglect it. They’re just so happy to be
rid of their old limiting beliefs, I guess. But what good is it to just be
neutral? You’ve got to create an upgrade for every belief you just tore down.
You’ve got to replace the limited ones with unlimited.
On
that list, you created earlier, or on a new page if you’ve run out of room,
write out your empowering, replacement beliefs. Keep going until each one is
now optimized with a belief that removes those old limits you placed on
yourself.
“Do the uncomfortable. Become comfortable with these acts. Prove to
yourself that your limiting beliefs die a quick death if you will simply do
what you feel uncomfortable doing.” ―Darren Rowse
5. Use
Your New Beliefs To Find Success
You’ve
got just one more step to go and that is to implement your new beliefs. Put
your full faith in them as if they will succeed because they will. Use your
fresh, new enthusiasm to push you through to success in areas where you only
saw limitation before.
You
will not fail because when we truly believe we are capable of success that is
what we achieve. Be encouraged—every new success you have will only strengthen
your beliefs. Congratulations, you are now on your way to living your most
powerful life!
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