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Revision as of 02:03, June 26, 2025

A Venn diagram picturing the traditional definition of knowledge as justified true belief (That is represented by the yellow circle).

Limiting beliefs "are beliefs we hold about our abilities or potential that can prevent us from pursuing something we want or need."[1]

Characteristics of limiting beliefs

Below are common characteristics of limiting beliefs:

1. Limiting beliefs are often formed subconsciously and/or unconsciously

2. Are treated as truths - even though they may be untrue.

3. Assume that there is undeniable evidence that supports such a truth

4. Have a negativity bias (rather than assume we can we assume we can’t). See: Positive thinking and Negative thinking and Optimism and Pessimism

5. Might be excuses, justifications, worries, perfectionist thinking, fears, etc. See: Excusitis and Rationalization (Psychology)

6. Are detrimental to achievement and peak performance oriented activities. See also: Achievement orientation

Importance of overcoming limiting beliefs

"The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion." - Proverbs 28:1 (NASB)

See also: Confidence and Courage

See also: Peak performance and Self-efficacy and Confidence and Comfort zone and Achievement and Achievement orientation and Goal setting and Interpersonal relations and Friendship and Social networking

According to John. J. Prendergast, Phd, it is important to overcome one's limiting beliefs for the following reasons:

“ Overcoming limiting beliefs is crucial for personal growth and success. These beliefs can hold us back from getting promotions, trying new things and so many more important steps in life.

Here are some reasons why it is essential to challenge and overcome these self-imposed barriers:

1. Unlock your potential: Limiting beliefs prevents us from exploring our true potential and discovering our talents and abilities. We open ourselves to new opportunities and personal growth by overcoming these beliefs.

2. Increase self-confidence: Limiting beliefs erode our self-confidence and self-esteem. Overcoming them helps build resilience, belief in oneself, and empowerment.

3. Expand your comfort zone: Limiting beliefs create a comfort zone that keeps us within familiar boundaries. We can expand our comfort zone and embrace new challenges and experiences by challenging and overcoming these beliefs.

4. Achieve success: Limiting beliefs act as roadblocks on the path to success. By breaking free from these self-imposed limitations, we can pursue our goals with renewed determination and succeed.

5. Improve relationships: Limiting beliefs can hinder healthy relationships by creating barriers to intimacy, trust, and vulnerability. Overcoming these beliefs allows for deeper connections and more fulfilling relationships.[2]

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Articles:

Overcoming limiting beliefs

Steps to overcoming limiting beliefs:[3]

1. Ask yourself the question: What is holding me back?

2. Ask yourself: Why am I like this? Where did this come from? What triggers these thoughts/behaviors? Keep questioning yourself via good questioning skills until you have a good understanding (Who, what, where, why and how).

3. What is the new belief(s) and behaviors that I will adopt. Work on 1 to 3 limiting beliefs that will be replaced with constructive/positive beliefs and behaviors at a time (For example, see: Self-talk and Positive thinking and Rational thinking).

4. Specify a plan in terms of time(s), places and methods that you will instill the constructive/positive beliefs and behaviors.


Articles and videos:

Videos:

Books

See also: Books about having a winning mindset

See also

References

  1. ↑ Limiting Beliefs
  2. ↑ The Importance of Overcoming Limiting Beliefs (With Examples)
  3. ↑ How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs (reprogram your mind!)
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