Everybody has them. I face them too. They’re called limiting beliefs, and they’re lies. They act like little pebbles in the shoes of our life and create blisters as we try to move forward. Limiting beliefs are negative thoughts or attitudes. They hold us back from reaching our full potential. They gnaw away at goals. These beliefs come from all kinds of sources: sometimes they’re from a past experience; other times they represent a societal norm; some days it’s simply our own self-doubt. But no matter from whence they come, limiting beliefs can be incredibly detrimental to our success and happiness.
Fortunately, a life coach can help you identify and overcome limiting beliefs. Here are three ways a coach can help you do just that:
- Find Awareness. Sometimes we simply don’t realize a limiting belief has attached itself to the mind. A life coach can help you become aware of your limiting beliefs. Often, we’re not even aware of the negative thoughts and attitudes; but a coach can help you see them through powerful questions and deep listening. When you bring these beliefs to light, you can begin to challenge and change them.
- Start Reframing. Once you have identified your limiting beliefs, a good life coach can help you create new perspective. You’ll be able to reframe those beliefs in a more positive and empowering way. For example, instead of believing “I’m not good enough,” we can reframe this belief to “I am constantly learning and improving.” This shift in perspective can be incredibly powerful in helping you to move past those limiting beliefs.
- Move Forward. Identifying and reframing our limiting beliefs is a great start, but it’s not enough. You must take action to fully overcome these beliefs and achieve your goals. A life and leadership coach walks alongside you asking powerful questions. Through that process you develop a step-by-step action plan to move past our limiting beliefs and make progress toward your goals.
Perhaps the most powerful takeaway regarding limiting beliefs is their stickiness to the soul: overcoming them is not a one-time event. It’s a continuous process requiring effort and dedication. However, with the support of a life or leadership coach, you can make significant progress in identifying and overcoming these beliefs.
Limiting beliefs are pervasive, but a strong life and leadership coach can serve you as an invaluable resource by helping you identify and overcome the lies that hold you back. When you become aware of those beliefs, reframe them in a positive way, and take action, you’ll find yourself moving toward your goals and your potential will skyrocket.