“I’m not really a numbers person.” “I’m not good in front of an audience.” “I’m not the type of person who leads a team.” “It seems like a good idea but I’ll probably mess it up. I usually do.” “I’ve never been a runner (biker, skier, swimmer).” “Taking risks doesn’t work out for me.”
Maybe you’ve heard this from a friend or coworker. Maybe you’ve thought it or said it yourself.
Whether it’s fears or just our ideas about how the world works, baked-in ideas shape how we behave and how we interpret what happens. These limiting beliefs can hold us back from trying or undermine our efforts and relationships.
Often they start from a young age but also become more set over time. You become a person who holds yourself back. But why? How does a person grow from a fearless kid into someone afraid of failure, avoiding challenges and learning opportunities, or constantly doubting yourself?
Limiting beliefs can form as part of anyone’s natural development from childhood through young adulthood and beyond. It’s time to learn about your self-limiting beliefs and how you can overcome them. - betterup.com
Need my coaching? davidtrig.com/coaching