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We all wrestle with limiting beliefs. No matter your age, occupation, or role, it\u2019s a universal struggle. A limiting belief is a misunderstanding of the present that shortchanges our future. These might be assumptions we hold about the wider world, about other people, or maybe, hardest of all, beliefs about ourselves.<\/p>\n

Some of our limiting beliefs come from previous setbacks or failures. Other beliefs are fueled by the news media, or even social media. And still others come from negative relationships, ranging from friends and coworkers to family and faith communities.\u00a0Whatever the beliefs are, or wherever they come from, you don\u2019t have to be hemmed in by them. You can trade them for liberating truths. Here are six steps to help you do that.<\/p>\n

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  1. Recognize the limiting belief.<\/strong> If a belief reflects black-and-white thinking, it might be a limiting belief. Maybe it\u2019s coming from past work experiences or a relationship. No matter the belief or how true it feels, it\u2019s critical to recognize it\u2019s just an opinion about reality\u2014and it\u2019s most likely wrong.<\/li>\n
  2. Record the belief.<\/strong> This belief might be something like, \u201cI don\u2019t have enough experience,\u201d or, \u201cI\u2019m not good with money,\u201d or even, \u201cI\u2019m not very disciplined.\u201d We all have our own challenges, so it could be anything. Try jotting down the belief word for word. By writing it down you externalize it. You\u2019re then free to evaluate it.<\/li>\n
  3. Review the belief. <\/strong>Is this belief enabling you to accomplish the outcomes you want, or is it holding you back? Is it empowering or draining? Try looking at things objectively. And be honest. Honest evaluation is the key to freedom.<\/li>\n
  4. Reject or reframe the belief.<\/strong> If a limiting belief is false, you can reject it. Sometimes it\u2019s a straight swap, like going from \u201cI don\u2019t have the energy to walk 10,000 steps a day\u201d to \u201cI have the energy to walk 10,000 steps every day.\u201d Reframing a belief requires more. Because limiting beliefs often have a seed of truth to them. But you don\u2019t have to surrender to a limiting belief, even if it\u2019s partly true. You can rewrite the narrative. Maybe you think, I\u2019m not creative.<\/em> You could just accept that and stall out. Or you could reframe it like this: \u201cI\u2019m not a creative person, but I can always collaborate with someone who is.\u201d<\/li>\n
  5. Revise the belief.<\/strong> This isn\u2019t just about simple affirmations. It\u2019s about reorienting your thinking around a new and liberating truth. For example, you might think, I don\u2019t have the exact experience necessary for that job<\/em>. Instead you can say, \u201cI have different experiences that will make me a more unique candidate.\u201d The old thinking holds you back, but now you have a foothold for real progress. Be sure to write down the revised belief, too.<\/li>\n
  6. Reorient yourself to the new belief.<\/strong> Begin living into the narrative of this new, liberating truth. You might not fully buy into it. It might even feel like you\u2019re faking it. That\u2019s fine, even normal. But if you keep telling yourself the truth, over time you\u2019ll feel more comfortable in it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Every time the old belief creeps up, reject or reframe it, and restate the liberating truth. Do it again and again. The key is to start living as if it\u2019s true. Because it probably is. And the more we live into what\u2019s true, the more we bring our experience into alignment with our expectations. What are your limiting beliefs? What are the corresponding liberating truths?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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