From Pain to Power - The Journey of being Beautifully Broken

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Limiting Beliefs that you put on yourself

Limiting beliefs can significantly impact one's life by impeding personal growth and potential. When individuals harbor negative beliefs about themselves, their capabilities, or the world, it can trigger a self-fulfilling prophecy where they restrict themselves from seizing opportunities or embracing challenges. These beliefs may arise from past experiences, societal influences, or comparisons with others, fostering a fixed mindset that obstructs progress and achievement.

Embracing limiting beliefs can result in diminished confidence, fear of failure, and a scarcity mindset that hinders abundance. This can lead to missed chances, halted personal growth, and a sense of being trapped in a routine. Moreover, it can affect relationships, career progression, and overall well-being, as self-criticism and uncertainty can impede individuals from realizing their full capabilities.

Limiting beliefs are negative thoughts or beliefs that hinder one's full potential. These beliefs, often rooted in past experiences, upbringing, or societal norms, create self-imposed obstacles that deter risk-taking, goal pursuit, and self-belief. Examples include "I'm not worthy," "Success isn't for me," or "I'll never achieve." Recognizing and challenging these beliefs is vital for personal development and success.

Overcoming limiting beliefs involves recognizing when these thoughts arise, reframing them into more positive and empowering beliefs, and taking action to prove them wrong. This process may involve self-reflection, seeking support from others, practicing self-compassion, and stepping out of your comfort zone. By replacing limiting beliefs with empowering ones, you can unlock your true potential and achieve your goals with confidence and determination.

Sharing a few of my limiting beliefs that i put on my self

My personal struggle with self-imposed limiting beliefs has been quite challenging, leading to constant overthinking and perfectionism in everything I do. I always strive to improve because, at one point in my life, I felt inadequate in relationships, motherhood, and my career, which became quite destructive at times.

The belief of not being deserving of love constantly haunts me due to past negative experiences with men who have treated me poorly, reinforcing this belief with each hurtful encounter.

Believing that I lack money and time has been a significant self-imposed limitation for me.