Small Shifts That Are Rewiring My Limiting Beliefs

As someone who's really had to confront my own limiting beliefs to unlock the next stages of growth, I know how uncomfortable it can be to even admit that you have them. Rewriting your limiting beliefs is a lengthy process comprised of a million tiny steps repeated over and over. I feel like social media can make us feel like this transformation happens overnight, like it's a sudden, drastic change triggered by a big life event.

Can that be the case? Sure.

Is that the case for most of us, realistically? Nope.

Tiny Ways I've Been Rewriting My Own Limiting Beliefs

Treat this as a list of ideas and suggestions

• Combating the money scarcity mindset by becoming more comfortable with small, unnecessary purchases. That $15 smoothie I didn't actually need for my lil' walk? Instant guilt. I notice this feeling, and intentionally tell myself that it's actually okay because my bank account isn't getting drained by the $15. I'm still okay and I'm still safe. 

• Sometimes, the best self-care isn't a spa day, it's actually doing the hard things and feeling proud of yourself afterwards. Oftentimes, I tend to think I'm more tired than I actually am. When I'm really just procrastinating doing the most important things. So I compromise: "I will rest for 2 episodes of Law & Order, and then do 90 mins of focused work." Turns out I'm never as tired as I think I am and end up doing the best work.

• Knowing my worth and standing firm on it is another big one. Negotiating a better offer, charging properly for my time, and protecting my resources. Why? Because it feels like if I ask for too much or give too little, "I'm a bad person."

  Is this true?

  No, it's not (and I know it isn't). But I still feel that way. The first step is just getting comfortable with the discomfort - sitting in it and examining where the feelings are coming from. This shift alone changes the direction of the conversation in your head.

If you've been feeling the same way, you're not alone.

Even if it feels like everyone else has their shit figured out. We don't.

With care,

Irina

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