What is a Limiting Belief ?
Limiting beliefs
can be described as negative beliefs that we hold about ourselves
and other people. Our limiting beliefs create internal mental chatter
which is self-deprecating and imposes limitations on what we allow
ourselves to do. In other words, they hold us back and restrict our
lives.
Stress, anxiety, a lack of confidence and even
depression can evolve from these limiting belief ‘mind tapes’ that play
over and over in our heads, and form a habitual way of negative
thinking.
Any time that you have adopted or accepted a limiting
belief such as ‘I’m not good enough’ or ‘I’m too fat’, you made a
limiting decision before that
belief became real for you. In other words,
you chose to believe something
was true. This will continue to remain a reality for you until you
challenge this way of thinking.
Why
should I change my self-limiting beliefs?
By changing your self-limiting beliefs and becoming
more aware of your behaviour and how you project yourself to others, you
will be removing one of the major obstacles in your way to transforming
yourself into the person that you aspire and want to be. Self-confidence
can be built by simply changing your beliefs about your abilities,
skills, and full potential.
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