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Revision as of 18:37, June 24, 2025
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)
See also
External links
- Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs by Melanie A. McNally Psy.D.
- Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs by Melanie McNally, PsyD
- How to Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs
- 6 Steps to Breaking Your Limiting Beliefs
- Recognizing Core Limiting Beliefs by John. J. Prendergast, Phd
- 22 Limiting Beliefs (Almost) Everyone Has and How to Deal With Them
- 10 limiting beliefs and how to overcome them
