Are you constantly finding yourself held back by your own limiting beliefs? Do you sometimes find that it’s actually your own fear of failure that becomes the biggest barrier to you achieving the success you really want?
The definition of self-doubt is a feeling of uncertainty about one’s abilities and actions – and this is so unbelievably common to feel as an entrepreneur. And while it’s good to be aware of our own weaknesses so we can improve, sometimes we can tip that balance a little too far. This means we start doubting everything we do until they ultimately become limiting beliefs that stop us from taking action.
Today I want to talk about how to take back control over your mindset and transform those limiting beliefs into powerful habits that will serve you on your journey to business success.
And I promise it’s possible – even if those limiting beliefs are making you feel a little sceptical right now.
The Blueprint for Our Beliefs and Subconscious Patterns
The world isn’t the way it is, it’s the way we believe it to be. And as Napoleon Hill so beautifully puts it: “Everything you believe affects everything that comes to you.”
Let me explain what’s meant by this.
Essentially, the magic lies in realising we have the power to rearrange our beliefs with the life and business we envision. And that is such a powerful piece of knowledge to carry with us when things get challenging.
Our beliefs are the architects of our reality. Generally speaking, they’re constructed in our formative years of 0 to 7 years of age. They tend to be very oriented around safety, how we were parented and our early childhood experiences. They form our subconscious patterns, which by the age of 30, make up about 95% of our decisions, which is pretty crazy if you think about it.
We’re essentially being run on autopilot.
So much of the work in wellness, consciousness and coaching revolves around breaking free from this autopilot mode and becoming more conscious – whether that’s by 5%, 10% or even beyond.
And just becoming that little bit more conscious can make a phenomenal impact on your mindset. The more we can live consciously in the present moment, the better we’re able to make decisions and shape beliefs that serve us now, and not anchored in the past with all its issues, traumas and patterns.
Mastering Your Habits and Beliefs
I really love the work of renowned neuroscientist and author Joe Dispenza on this subject and think it’s really important to share what he says with you here.
In his book You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter, he says:
“Your thoughts and feelings come from your past memories. If you think and feel a certain way, you begin to create an attitude. An attitude is a cycle of short-term thoughts and feelings experienced over and over again. Attitudes are shortened states of being. If you string a series of attitudes together, you create a belief. Beliefs are more elongated states of being and tend to become subconscious. When you add beliefs together, you create a perception. Your perceptions have everything to do with the choices you make, the behaviours you exhibit, the relationships you chose, and the realities you create.”
That’s pretty powerful to think about, right?
Throughout his work, Dispenza really emphasises the importance of how our beliefs shape the world we live in. He reminds us that we can create a mental and emotional state aligned with our goals in life or business.
Just knowing we have the power to do that is pretty amazing. By consistently reinforcing positive beliefs and saying goodbye to all those bullshit negative beliefs we’ve carried for so long, we can rewire our brains and create the reality we desire.
It’s all about being open and ready to shift our mindsets – which is exactly what I love helping people to do in my work as a life and business coach. And I see people do this with success all the time.
Deconstructing Bullshit Beliefs in Life and Business
Okay, now let’s shine a light on some of those common bullshit beliefs that so many of us carry, particularly in the context of business:
- “I have to work hard to get what I want.”
- “I’m not good at speaking in public.”
- “People always judge me for how I look.”
- “I never do myself justice when it’s my time to speak.”
- “The success I’m looking for is always out of reach.”
- “I’m just not good enough.”
- “Someday, I’ll get what I want.”
These are just a handful of the negative beliefs that so many of us hold within us. And let’s be honest – if our world is shaped by our beliefs and these are the ones we’re carrying around with us, then we really aren’t serving ourselves, are we?
And this is why I want to show you how to completely transform them so you can master your mindset and stop letting these negative beliefs hold you back.
Reframing the Narrative: Turning Blocks into Opportunities
The nice thing to know is that we are so often the biggest obstacle in our own way. And with a little bit of work and reorientation, we can turn our biggest blocks into amazing opportunities.
Now, let’s imagine flipping the script on those negative beliefs:
- “I don’t have to struggle to achieve success. I can enjoy the journey.”
- “I’m an incredible public speaker.”
- “People care about the amazing things I do, not how I look.”
- “When it’s my time to speak, I make a positive impact.”
- “People want to work with me.”
- “I’m strong and capable when overcoming challenges.”
- “I am on my path to success.”
Don’t these feel so much more positively impactful? By reframing these beliefs, we create this amazing ripple effect. Our world begins to mirror the confidence and positivity we exude. Suddenly, the obstacles that once seemed insurmountable transform into stepping stones guiding us towards success.
By doing this regularly, you’re successfully transforming your limiting beliefs into powerful habits. And the results that follow are often pretty amazing.
Crafting Your Narrative of Success
As you start on this incredible journey of mindset mastery, remember this: you hold the pen to your life’s story. Through conscious choices and intentional beliefs, you can transform limitations into launchpads for success.
It’s time to rewrite the script, infuse it with positivity, and watch as your life unfolds in alignment with a more powerful and positive mindset.
And if you’re ready to take that step but wish you had a little support, I’d love to help you do this together. Get in touch and let’s chat a little more about those limiting beliefs that are holding you back currently – then let’s transform your mindset so you can achieve the success you’ve always envisioned.
When you start seeing success, I’d absolutely love to hear about it too! Drop a comment or a message on my Instagram page and let me know all about it – by sharing our little wins we can always inspire others to do the same.