Limiting Beliefs: 7 Mindsets That Are Holding You Back

Limiting beliefs. Everyone has them, and unfortunately – either subconsciously or consciously – they tend to hinder our ability to succeed at manifesting what we truly want in life. 

These beliefs are sometimes so powerful that they can control our actions, thoughts, and emotions – essentially shaping our reality with false beliefs.

And what exactly is a belief?

It’s a thought that you had in your mind that you told yourself so many times that it became a truth for you, engraving it into your brain. When you truly believe something with all your might, you act only from the perspective of that specific belief. You can’t think higher than that or past it because you won’t believe yourself if you think so. 

For example, if you believe you can’t cook, will you ever make an attempt to follow that incredible recipe you pinned? No. Because your mind has already made a decision and has decided that you can’t. 

If you can’t first see something in your mind, then you won’t see it in your reality. 

Behind every limiting belief, there is a thought that entered your mind once. You either formed it yourself, or others fed it to you through their own belief system. This can be true or false because the same quality in a person can be interpreted by two individuals in two different ways. For one person, you might seem to have a killer personality. But for others, you might not come across as special. 

Beliefs can be altered at any time – no matter how old you are. Like the negative beliefs turned into negative thought patterns over time, you can start running positive beliefs and form new patterns. 

So, could your negative mindset be holding you back? Below are 7 of the most common limiting beliefs and how to overcome them:

1. Other People’s Success Will Diminish Mine

Every time you feel the little green-eyed monster on your shoulder known as envy due to another person’s success, you’re telling the universe that you don’t believe in your own unique abilities to create wealth, success, and abundance in your own life. These thoughts act as limiting factors, and more often than none, have a negative impact on your life.

Remember, if your friends around you become successful, it means that the Law of Attraction is working or them, and therefore, it is very close to working for you too! ‘Like attracts like’ and every single time you feel real genuine excitement for others, you’ll attract more success into your life as well. 

2. My Parents Didn’t Do Enough For Me

It’s true that we all have had different upbringings, however, every time you blame your parents or guardian, your lack of education, or simply just your lack of resources, this is commonly just an excuse in most cases for you to remain where you are, which can feel safer and more comfortable. 

Muster up a little courage to step out of your comfort zone and remember that you – and only you – have the ultimate power to make changes to your current situation, and it’s your decision to use to your advantage everything that you’ve learned from the people that took care of you. Additionally, be grateful for this knowledge because it’s what has helped to shape you into the amazing person you are today. 

3. I Don’t Have Enough Time In The Day

The hard truth is – we all have the same amount of hours in the day. The difference is understanding how to manage your time wisely. 

Holding onto this limiting belief can keep you stuck on a hamster wheel for years. Whenever you find yourself saying ‘I just don’t have enough time in the day,’ make sure that you’re not actually saying ‘I don’t want to,’ as you may be using this excuse not to take action solely out of fear. 

If you find that it is, in fact, fear causing you to think this way, ask yourself, ‘What exactly is it that I’m afraid of, and how can I overcome that fear?’

Man using scissors to remove the word can’t to read I can do it concept for self belief, positive attitude and motivation

4. I Can’t Because I Am Not…

Adding a reason behind “I can’t” gives the limiting belief even more power.

When you use the words “I can’t,” you’re making a statement about yourself, your identity, and who you believe you are as a person. It’s called an ‘identity belief,’ and this type of belief can be the most self-limiting belief you can have. 

Here’s an example:

If you tell yourself, “I can’t because I am not creative,” you’ll never attempt anything that has a creative feel to it. Why? Because you convinced yourself that you can’t be creative. However, the truth is that you might have a hidden talent and could be an exceptionally talented painter. But you would never give painting a try because “you’re not creative.” 

Identifying beliefs are statements you make about who you think you are and who you think you are not. To give you a few more examples:

“I can’t get organized because I am not a planner.”

“I can’t go networking because I am not a social butterfly.”

“I can’t lose weight because I have bad genes.”

Can you imagine how much these limiting beliefs can impact you and hold you back? 

The good news is that you can make gradual changes by looking at different ways of describing yourself and removing the “I can’t” to “I am.” For example, “I am becoming more organized as I learn to plan better,” or “I am learning to network as I meet new friends,” or “I am losing weight as I make healthier eating choices.” Then take the necessary actions that support those new beliefs and never say “I can’t” again.

5. I Am Not Good Enough To Succeed

Do you ever worry that you might not be good enough, talented enough, smart enough, or you just don’t have what it takes to be successful? Do you tend to let these limiting beliefs keep you from reaching what you really want in life?

If you do, you’re not alone.

And even though at some point in our lives, we all may feel as though we’re not as good as the next person, it’s important to acknowledge that these are just false limiting beliefs. 

Remember that if things or situations don’t necessarily go as planned, it’s not because you’re not good enough – it’s simply because there’s something different or even bigger and better ahead for you. And the next time your feeling stuck in a rut due to a limiting belief, just ask yourself, “How can I prove this to be false?” As you become much more mindful of your limiting beliefs, you’ll notice your mind begin to push away your negativity and crippling self-doubt.

This is a crucial step to mastering the Law of Attraction, which in turn empowers you to manifest the success, people, and “lucky” coincidences you want in your life. 

6. I Can Do It Myself And Don’t Need Anyone’s Help

Believe it or not, no one has ever created success alone. You are inherently a social creature by nature and must rely on others all the time. However, there are various reasons why you may hang on to this limiting belief that you can do everything on your own. It can come from feeling ashamed or guilty for asking for help or from a fear of being let down or even rejected by others – but you need others to do great things in the world. 

Practice the law of giving and receiving by asking for help or guidance when you’re feeling stuck. Tell yourself, “It is safe to ask for help, and in asking for help, I inherently also help others, as well.”

7. It’s Too Late

A common belief that many people have is “I am too old to change my ways,” or “It’s too late to start now.” 

Focusing on some arbitrary time and date by which you’re supposed to have accomplished X, Y, and Z means neglecting to enjoy the amazing journey unfolding right in front of your eyes. After all, who created this timeline by which you’re support to live your life by anyway?

Rather than telling yourself, “it’s too late,” embrace these beliefs instead:

  • “Age is nothing more than a number. My current age is just a reflection of the number of years I’ve been alive on this beautiful planet – not a reflection of my unlimited power as a being.”
  • “It’s never too late to pursue my dreams. What’s more important is that I take action now.”

Forget the standard societal definition where people need to be at a certain place in life at a certain age to be thought of as successful. Your life path is much bigger than such predefined tracks. Create your own path and make it happen!

A Final Word

You can find the experience to back up almost anything you believe, but the key is to make sure you’re consciously aware of the beliefs that you’re creating. If your beliefs don’t empower you, simply change them! And if you need some help to change your mindset, don’t be afraid to search for help. There are some incredible online courses available today that can truly transform your life to help change these limiting beliefs – like Kabbalah ONE

With Kabbalah ONE, you will learn how to change the reactive behaviors that are limiting you, and as you better understand your thought patterns, belief systems, and choices, you’ll ultimately improve the quality of your life. 

If you’re looking to change your mindset for the better, give Kabbalah ONE a try – you’ll be glad you did. 

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