Have you ever thought or said to yourself, “I’m not good enough,” “I can’t do this, because it’s too difficult or I think I will fail?” That was a self-limiting belief holding sway in your mind. 

Limiting beliefs are false or negative opinions you have about yourself that restrict you in some ways. These beliefs often come from the place of fear and negativity that keep us from achieving our goals, taking leaps of faith with new opportunities, and living our best lives. Self-limiting beliefs are those voices inside our heads that tell us we are not good enough or capable of accomplishing great feats or manifesting our desires. 

Meanwhile, it’s crucial to identify self-limiting beliefs so we can replace them with self-building and positive thoughts and the truth of who God says we are. 

So, here are the top 10 self-limiting beliefs that sabotage us in life:

1. I can’t do this; I’ll fail if I try
2. I don’t know how to
3. I’m not worthy of love
4. I can’t change
5. I’m too old
6. I don’t think I deserve this
7. I’m not smart enough
8. I don’t have time
9. I’ve already tried everything
10. I don’t have money to make money

The Bible in Matthew 19:26b says – With God, all things are possible. In other words, self-limiting beliefs are contrary to what God says we can achieve. That’s why Philippians 4:13 tells us that we can do all things through God, who gives us strength. In God, there’s no limitation. As His creation, too, we can break free from every limiting thought and belief. 

How To Overcome Self-limiting Beliefs 

1. Identify your limiting beliefs. 

The first step toward overcoming your limiting beliefs is to identify them. These limiting beliefs often present themselves in our thoughts and minds. So, search your thought and write down the negative things you constantly tell yourself when you encounter challenges. Or the things that hold you back from taking a shot at new opportunities. 

2. Renew your mind daily with God’s word. 

Romans 12:2 says – Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. 

We renew our minds with the daily study of God’s word. Through it, our thought pattern undergoes a positive transformation. So, if you want to experience freedom from limiting beliefs, renew your mind daily with God’s word.

3. Re-frame self-limiting beliefs with positive affirmations. One of the best ways to overcome limiting beliefs is to constantly use positive affirmations. Use affirmations to turn self-limiting thoughts and beliefs into positive ones. For example, when your mind tells you how you will fail when you try, audibly affirm that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to because you have God’s help. 
4. Practice believing in yourself. 

To practice believing in yourself is to do things that are outside of your comfort zone. For instance, if you have a certain interest, you would like to pursue but you don’t think you can take a leap of faith. Go for it. Get the required training to make it happen. 

Whatever your limiting factors are, only ensure that you take actionable steps that will get you closer to your goals. 

Conclusion 

Self-limiting beliefs can hold anyone back from achieving their goals and reaching their full potential. However,  You can overcome yours. I urge you to follow these tips; you will be well on your way to overcoming every limiting belief and being the powerful person,