Many of us have beliefs that limits our success — whether they are beliefs about our own capabilities, beliefs about what it takes to succeed, beliefs about how we should relate with other people, or even common myths that modern-day science or studies have long since refuted. Moving beyond your limiting beliefs is a critical first step toward becoming successful. You can learn how to identify those beliefs that are limiting you and then replace them with positive ones that support your success.
How to overcome any limiting belief
Here is a simple but powerful four-step process you can use to transform any limiting belief into an empowering belief.
- Identify a limiting belief that you want to change. Start by making a list of any beliefs you have that might be limiting you.
- Determine how the belief limits you.
- Decide how you want to be, act, or feel.
- Create a turnaround statement that affirms or gives you permission to be, act, or feel this new way.
Summary of the process
Remember, all your inner dialogue and outer conversation should be aimed at getting you to where you want to be. So keep replacing any thought or belief that is keeping you from achieving your goals with an empowering thought or belief that will take you closer to your goals. Use the following template to turn any limiting belief into an empowering belief.
- My negative/limiting belief is …
- The way it limits me is …
- The way I want to be, act, or feel is …
- My turnaround statement that affirms or gives me permission to do this is …
Once you have created a new belief — your turnaround statement — you will need to implant it into your subconscious mind through constant repetition several times a day for a minimum of 30 days.
* Source: The Success Principles by Jack Canfield