Let’s Talk About Limiting Beliefs ... What’s Really Holding You Back?

Sometimes it’s not the world, the lack of time, or the lack of resources stopping us; it’s our own mindset whispering, “Nah, you can’t do that.”

These quiet little doubts? They’re called limiting beliefs, and they’re sneakier than you think. They sound like logic, like caution… but really, they’re fear in disguise.

"I always mess up when I try this."

"I'm not good at this."

"It's selfish or immoral for me to succeed."

"I'm not meant to be successful at this."

"If I try this, people will judge me."

"What if I’m just wasting my time?"

If any of that hit a little too close to home, don’t worry. You’re not alone.

Let’s call these thoughts out for what they are: lies we’ve been taught or picked up along the way.

And then let’s gently, intentionally kick them out.

Call Out Your Limiting Beliefs for What They Are

The first step in shifting your mindset?

Notice it.

Name it.

Challenge it.

Start by asking:

• What’s the story I keep telling myself when I get scared or stuck?

• Whose voice is that really? Mine or someone else’s I’ve absorbed?

A lot of the time, these beliefs aren’t even rooted in truth. They’re just on repeat in your head because you’ve never questioned them out loud. But now?

You’re calling them out, and that’s power.

Rely On Real Receipts

Okay, so how do you prove to yourself that these beliefs aren’t facts?

A great way is to use examples. Look at your own experience and times when youíve overcome challenges.

Remember YOU bring the receipts:

• Think of a time you did something you didn’t think you could do.

• Remember a moment when people supported you more than you expected.

• Look at someone who’s doing what you dream of, and realize they’re not that different from you.

Real stories (from you or others) help cancel out the fake narratives we carry.

You’ve succeeded before. You’ve grown before. You’ve made it through some hard things.

That means you can do it again.

Turn the Negative Cycle Into a Positive One

Limiting beliefs are like mental muscle memory. But just like you picked up those beliefs, you can unlearn them too.

Here’s how:

• Positive affirmations, not just fluffy quotes, but real rewrites for your inner dialogue.

• Speak to the future you, you're becoming.

Try these:

• “I’m not perfect at this… yet, but I’m learning, and that’s enough.”

• “I’m allowed to succeed. I’m allowed to shine. I’m allowed to take up space.”

• “Trying and growing is always better than staying stuck in fear.”

Say them. Write them. Post them on your mirror. The more you hear them, the more your brain starts to believe them.

Adopt the Growth Mindset (aka Let Yourself Evolve)

Here’s the truth: you are not fixed. You’re allowed to change your mind, shift directions, and learn things you weren’t good at before.

The growth mindset says:

• “Just because I haven’t mastered it doesn’t mean I never will.”

• “Mistakes don’t define me, they teach me.”

• “Every step I take is part of the process.”

This mindset is your best friend when you’re facing fear, comparison, or doubt. You don’t have to feel 100% confident.

Just be willing to keep growing.

Revisit Your “Why” When Fear Creeps In

Sometimes when limiting beliefs start getting loud, it’s because we’ve drifted from our purpose.

So pause and ask yourself:

• Why did I start this in the first place?

• Who am I doing this for?

• Where do I want to be six months from now, and what will I regret NOT trying?

Go back to your original vision. Let that version of you, the one who dared to dream in the first place, remind you why you can’t stop now.

Visualize What It Looks Like to Win

Your brain loves visuals. So close your eyes and picture this:

People are rooting for you. You’re inspiring others. You’re living in the version of your life you once feared was “too much” or “not for you.”

Feels good, doesn’t it?

Now ask yourself this:

• What tiny move can I make today to bring that vision closer?

• What belief do I need to let go of to become that version of me?

When you shift your mindset, you shift everything. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be honest and forward.

The Only Thing Between You and That Life… Might Be a Thought You Haven’t Challenged Yet

You don’t have to be fearless, you just have to be aware. Call out the lie. Replace it with truth. Take one brave step anyway.

You got this.

Have you ever caught yourself believing something that wasn’t even true?

Drop a comment or DM me — let’s talk about it. We’re unlearning together. 💜