How to move past your limiting beliefs. Are you aware of how your beliefs shape your reality? More importantly, how some of those beliefs might be holding you back from your highest potential? Dr. Joseph Murphy, author of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, shares a crucial insight: Your subconscious mind does not argue with you. It simply accepts what you consciously decree. So, when you say, “I can’t afford it”, your subconscious aligns with that thought and helps make it true. But what if you choose a different decree? What if you said, “I’ll buy it. I accept it in my mind”?
Beliefs, whether they relate to your own abilities, your potential for success, or your relationships, are the unseen forces that either propel you forward or hold you back. You can, and should, replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones that support your success. It all begins with recognizing and transforming the beliefs that no longer serve you.
YOU ARE CAPABLE
How to move past your limiting beliefs. One of the most prevalent limiting beliefs is the idea that we are not capable of achieving our goals. How many times have you told yourself, “I can’t do this”, or “I’m not smart enough”? These thoughts often stem from childhood programming, from well-meaning adults who might have said, “That’s too much for you”, or “Maybe next year”. But today’s reminder is: You are capable.
Shifting your perspective from “I can’t” to “I can” is the key to unlocking your potential. You may not have all the answers right now, but there are resources, mentors, and people who can guide you. Don’t let past programming or current doubts hold you back from becoming the person you know you can be.
YOU ARE WORTHY OF LOVE AND SUCCESS
Believing in your capability is the first step. The next is believing that you are worthy, not just of success, but of love, respect, and joy. How often have you doubted your worthiness? Whether it’s your capability to handle life’s challenges or feeling undeserving of love, it all boils down to your belief in yourself.
Think about it: You’ve handled everything that life has thrown your way – loss, hardship, failure – and you’ve made it through. You are stronger and more resilient than you realize. When you believe in your worth, you stop settling for less than you deserve. You start demanding more for yourself, and you begin to create the life you’ve always wanted.
HOW TO MOVE PAST YOUR LIMITING BELIEFS
Limiting beliefs are often deeply ingrained, but you can overcome them. Here are some common limiting beliefs you might recognize:
- “I’m not smart enough”
- “I’ll never be rich”
- “Nothing I do is ever successful”
These beliefs, though common, are false and simply hold you back. To transform them, try this four-step process:
- Identify the limiting belief.
- Determine how it limits you.
- Decide how you want to feel, act, or be instead.
- Create a turnaround statement that affirms your new belief.
Example:
- Limiting Belief: “I can’t do anything right, so why even try?”
- How it limits me: I give up before I even try, leading to missed opportunities.
- How I want to feel: Confident in my ability to learn and grow from every experience.
- Turnaround Statement: “I can do many things right, and each time I try, I learn and get better.”
This simple process, if repeated and internalized, can change the course of your life. As Claude Bristol points out in The Magic of Believing, repeated suggestion overcomes reason and penetrates to the depths of your subconscious mind.
A Final Thought
The journey to success starts with shifting your inner dialogue. Every time you face a limiting thought, replace it with an empowering one. Consistency is key – repeat your new beliefs daily for at least 30 days, and you’ll begin to see profound changes.
You are capable. You are worthy. And you can absolutely move past your limiting beliefs.
Now, it’s time to take action. What belief will you shift today?
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