Overcome Limiting Beliefs
Are you living with a dream deferred? What if you gave yourself permission to pursue it? Does the very thought of that scare you? Let’s chat for a little bit about moving past your limiting beliefs and allowing yourself to move beyond the mindset that will keep you stuck where you don’t want to be. Let me clarify before you come for me that I don’t mean to insinuate you don’t have a happy life, good days, love your family and enjoy those blessings. What I mean is that you may very well have all of that and STILL feel like there’s more. Let me assure you that if you feel like you’re made for more, you are!!! I’d like to also ease your mind of any guilt, wanting more doesn’t mean you’re not grateful for what you already have. I’m certain that you are. Wanting more simply means you want EVERYTHING God has allotted for you.
So what’s stopping you from living ALL of the life you want? Did you start out on your journey dreaming big and set to get all life had to offer, only to find yourself playing small and settling for whatever life gave you? I don’t know why this is a common pattern for so many, but I too have been there. Fortunately, you don’t have to stay there. You already know you’re not as happy as you could be, you already know there’s more you should be doing. At any point you get to decide that you not only want more, but that you’re going to go for it. So why haven’t you done this yet? Queue limiting beliefs…
These limiting beliefs will vary person to person, but what will always be the same is that they will keep you from the peace, happiness and fulfillment you were made to live. I will touch on the top 10 and you can let me know if you find yourself relating to any.
Limiting beliefs
I am not worthy of more
It’s too late for me
I don't have the time
I have to get things in order first
I don’t want to fail
My family and friends will think I’m crazy
I’m not qualified enough
I have too much of a past
I know it won’t work out
I should be happy with what I have
If you’ve found yourself saying or thinking anything along these lines when you were nudged to pursue something more, then you are limiting yourself with your beliefs and missing out on your more!
That nudging and still small voice that won’t let your vision and dream rest, is purpose. Your purpose simply put, is what God had in mind when he created you. Setting your end before your beginning, He’s equipped you with gifts to fulfill it. Whew, I don’t know about you, but that fact brought me an enormous sigh of relief. Having struggled with insecurities and feelings of unworthiness at a point in my life, it feels good to know that when it comes to why I’m here and the desire and gifts placed in my heart to serve and build up others, I am already enough and fully equipped. So are YOU!
Now that you’ve identified your limiting beliefs, what can you do to move beyond them? I’m glad you asked :)
First, let’s start with calling a spade, a spade. Limiting beliefs are better known as lies. We tell ourselves these lies to stay comfortable, avoid confrontation, feel better about ourselves and or others, etc. Second, let’s speak truth to each of these lies and shift your perspective which will eventually change your mindset. Remember, your thoughts become your reality.
The truth is…
I am worthy of more
My dream(s) have no expiration date
I make time for what’s important to me
I will do what I can with what I have now
I never fail, I learn and grow
What people think of me is none of my business
I am fully equipped for my purpose
My past has prepared me for my purpose
I know I win in the end
I want all that God has for me
No more playing small, it’s time to show up BIG. A quick recap and you’re off to passionately pursue your purpose!!! If you need help, remember I’m here and rooting for you. This is my purpose and I’m here to serve you to help you live out yours.
Recap:
Decide to go for more.
Identify the lies you’re telling yourself.
Speak truth to the lies.
Get unstuck.
Pursue your purpose.
Ready, Set, Grow!
