Limiting beliefs are stories we tell ourselves about our abilities, worth, and the world around us that restrict us from pursuing our dreams and goals. The good news is that these beliefs are not set in stone; they can be reframed and transformed into empowering narratives that propel us forward. In this article we’ll dig into working with them and reframing them to live a more fulfilling life. See my previous article to Understand and Recognize Limiting Beliefs – this is Resiliency Skill Building.
Breaking a limiting belief is a process that involves self-reflection, challenging assumptions, and taking actions to reframe them by changing your mindset. Here are some steps you can take to break a limiting belief:
How to Reframe a Limiting Belief
1. Identify the Belief: The first step is to become aware of the limiting belief that is holding you back. Pay attention to the thoughts and beliefs that arise in your mind, especially in situations where you feel stuck or fearful. See Limiting Beliefs : Understanding and Recognizing Them = Resiliency Skill for more on how to ID them.
2. Question the Belief: Once you've identified the belief, question its validity and truth. Ask yourself where this belief came from and whether there is any evidence to support it. Often, limiting beliefs are based on opinions or assumptions rather than facts. Is this belief true for you now? It may have been in the past and no longer serving you.
3. Examine the Impact: Consider how this belief is impacting your life. What are the costs of believing this? How does it affect your thoughts, behavior, decisions, and relationships? Recognizing the negative consequences and costs of holding onto this belief can motivate you to let it go.
4. Challenge the “Truth” of the Belief: Challenge the belief by looking for counterexamples or alternative perspectives. What are the facts and truths if any? What is not true about this belief? What are the instances where the belief is not true? Where you have overcome or succeeded despite it? This can help weaken the hold of the belief on your mind or make you realize the lies it tells you.
5. Reframe with Empowering Beliefs: Reframing is looking at the belief from a different perspective and shifting your mindset. What other alternative to this belief might be true or “truer”?
6. Reframe and Replace Beliefs: Replace the limiting belief with positive empowering beliefs. Beliefs that support your growth and potential. For example, if your limiting belief is "I'm not good enough," replace it with "I am capable, I have worth, I can learn and grow."
7. Take Action: Be aware of when a limiting belief pops up. Restate your reframe and replacement belief. Act in alignment with your new empowering beliefs. This may be a challenge and feel uncomfortable, keep at it to firmly replace the belief. Set small mini goals to work towards and this can help break the cycle of the limiting belief. Each small win and success will reinforce your new mindset.
8. Practice Self-Compassion: Change takes time and effort, and setbacks are a natural part of change. Be kind and patient with yourself as you work to break a limiting belief. Give yourself compassion as you’re forming a new mindset. Acknowledge your progress along the way and know you’re doing the best you can. Self-Compassion is a resiliency skill -
9. Seek Support: Surround yourself with people, images, music and nature that uplifts and supports you in your journey. Set a positive affirmation in a visible place. Share your struggles and successes with trusted friends, family members, coach, or therapist who can provide encouragement and perspective.
10. Celebrate!: Celebrate your wins and progress, no matter how small. Recognize and celebrate every step you take towards breaking free from limiting beliefs. Each success builds momentum and reinforces your ability to create positive change in your life. Celebration is a resiliency skill – see more here.
These steps can support you as you break out of your limiting beliefs. It's a way forward in your personal growth and can help you reach your goals while living intentionally. By challenging negative beliefs, reframe them, replace them with empowering beliefs, and taking intentional action, you can break free from the constraints that hold you back and create a life filled with possibilities that include what you most desire. These steps are part of building resiliency. You are worth the time and energy to do this!
I encourage you to try these steps. Embrace the journey of self-discovery and growth, and watch as your limitations are lifted and you move towards living more fulfilled and boldly.
I hope to inspire you to become aware and reframe your limiting beliefs. I am embarking on the limiting beliefs journey and reviewing mine. It is not a "fun" process at time and it is so worth it to live in the reframe and beyond previous limits. The freedom and lightness it brings is priceless. I wish to see everyone free of limiting beliefs, what holds them back and living fully.
If you or someone you know would like support with reframing limiting beliefs, career development, change, or has been knocked down, reach out and contact me. I provide a safe place to break free of limiting beliefs and reach your goals and intentions.
Latest client wins – Life is good, I’m in balance. My new business is fulfilling me, I got my promotion! Thank you!, So glad to return to coaching, I need this! Another set of client wins to celebrate!
I have space for 1 client in May & June. If you or someone you know would like support in your career, limiting beliefs, bouncing back, please contact me. Let’s have a conversation to see how I can be of support.
Follow me on social media for insightful questions, tips, and motivational quotes.
Peace, and blessings,
Teresa – Reframing my limiting beliefs- despite the discomfort.
Teresa Q. Bitner, M.Ed., PMP, PCC - Resiliency, Change and Loss Coach
Partnering with those who have been knocked down by life and want to build resiliency and move forward and live a bold life.
[email protected]
www.boldfulfilledlifecoach.com
Author of:
· Soul Love: How A Dog Taught Me to Breathe Again
· The First Days: Coping with Life after Loss (updated 2nd edition)
· Explorations into the Being and Doing of Coaching: A collection of voices, insights, and wisdom from Austin area coaches
· My Journey as a Widow: A Widow’s First Journal
Breaking a limiting belief is a process that involves self-reflection, challenging assumptions, and taking actions to reframe them by changing your mindset. Here are some steps you can take to break a limiting belief:
How to Reframe a Limiting Belief
1. Identify the Belief: The first step is to become aware of the limiting belief that is holding you back. Pay attention to the thoughts and beliefs that arise in your mind, especially in situations where you feel stuck or fearful. See Limiting Beliefs : Understanding and Recognizing Them = Resiliency Skill for more on how to ID them.
2. Question the Belief: Once you've identified the belief, question its validity and truth. Ask yourself where this belief came from and whether there is any evidence to support it. Often, limiting beliefs are based on opinions or assumptions rather than facts. Is this belief true for you now? It may have been in the past and no longer serving you.
3. Examine the Impact: Consider how this belief is impacting your life. What are the costs of believing this? How does it affect your thoughts, behavior, decisions, and relationships? Recognizing the negative consequences and costs of holding onto this belief can motivate you to let it go.
4. Challenge the “Truth” of the Belief: Challenge the belief by looking for counterexamples or alternative perspectives. What are the facts and truths if any? What is not true about this belief? What are the instances where the belief is not true? Where you have overcome or succeeded despite it? This can help weaken the hold of the belief on your mind or make you realize the lies it tells you.
5. Reframe with Empowering Beliefs: Reframing is looking at the belief from a different perspective and shifting your mindset. What other alternative to this belief might be true or “truer”?
6. Reframe and Replace Beliefs: Replace the limiting belief with positive empowering beliefs. Beliefs that support your growth and potential. For example, if your limiting belief is "I'm not good enough," replace it with "I am capable, I have worth, I can learn and grow."
7. Take Action: Be aware of when a limiting belief pops up. Restate your reframe and replacement belief. Act in alignment with your new empowering beliefs. This may be a challenge and feel uncomfortable, keep at it to firmly replace the belief. Set small mini goals to work towards and this can help break the cycle of the limiting belief. Each small win and success will reinforce your new mindset.
8. Practice Self-Compassion: Change takes time and effort, and setbacks are a natural part of change. Be kind and patient with yourself as you work to break a limiting belief. Give yourself compassion as you’re forming a new mindset. Acknowledge your progress along the way and know you’re doing the best you can. Self-Compassion is a resiliency skill -
9. Seek Support: Surround yourself with people, images, music and nature that uplifts and supports you in your journey. Set a positive affirmation in a visible place. Share your struggles and successes with trusted friends, family members, coach, or therapist who can provide encouragement and perspective.
10. Celebrate!: Celebrate your wins and progress, no matter how small. Recognize and celebrate every step you take towards breaking free from limiting beliefs. Each success builds momentum and reinforces your ability to create positive change in your life. Celebration is a resiliency skill – see more here.
These steps can support you as you break out of your limiting beliefs. It's a way forward in your personal growth and can help you reach your goals while living intentionally. By challenging negative beliefs, reframe them, replace them with empowering beliefs, and taking intentional action, you can break free from the constraints that hold you back and create a life filled with possibilities that include what you most desire. These steps are part of building resiliency. You are worth the time and energy to do this!
I encourage you to try these steps. Embrace the journey of self-discovery and growth, and watch as your limitations are lifted and you move towards living more fulfilled and boldly.
I hope to inspire you to become aware and reframe your limiting beliefs. I am embarking on the limiting beliefs journey and reviewing mine. It is not a "fun" process at time and it is so worth it to live in the reframe and beyond previous limits. The freedom and lightness it brings is priceless. I wish to see everyone free of limiting beliefs, what holds them back and living fully.
If you or someone you know would like support with reframing limiting beliefs, career development, change, or has been knocked down, reach out and contact me. I provide a safe place to break free of limiting beliefs and reach your goals and intentions.
Latest client wins – Life is good, I’m in balance. My new business is fulfilling me, I got my promotion! Thank you!, So glad to return to coaching, I need this! Another set of client wins to celebrate!
I have space for 1 client in May & June. If you or someone you know would like support in your career, limiting beliefs, bouncing back, please contact me. Let’s have a conversation to see how I can be of support.
Follow me on social media for insightful questions, tips, and motivational quotes.
Peace, and blessings,
Teresa – Reframing my limiting beliefs- despite the discomfort.
Teresa Q. Bitner, M.Ed., PMP, PCC - Resiliency, Change and Loss Coach
Partnering with those who have been knocked down by life and want to build resiliency and move forward and live a bold life.
[email protected]
www.boldfulfilledlifecoach.com
Author of:
· Soul Love: How A Dog Taught Me to Breathe Again
· The First Days: Coping with Life after Loss (updated 2nd edition)
· Explorations into the Being and Doing of Coaching: A collection of voices, insights, and wisdom from Austin area coaches
· My Journey as a Widow: A Widow’s First Journal
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