Identifying & Eliminating Limiting Beliefs - Rewrite the Story That's Holding You Back

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” or “Success is for other people, not me”?
That voice may feel like truth—but it’s not. It’s a limiting belief.

“Limiting beliefs are unconscious stories we repeat until they shape our reality.”

The good news? Once you become aware of them, you can start to change them.

In this article, I’ll help you understand where limiting beliefs come from, how to recognize the ones affecting your life, and what you can do to release them.

What Are Limiting Beliefs?

Limiting beliefs are deeply ingrained assumptions about yourself, others, or the world that block your growth. They often start in childhood, shaped by environment, past experiences, or even things we heard in passing.

Common examples include:

• “I’m not smart enough.”

• “Money is bad.”

• “If I fail, I’ll be judged.”

• “I have to be perfect to be loved.”

These beliefs live in your subconscious mind, and they often drive behavior without you even realizing it.

The Brain & Belief Systems

Your brain is designed to seek patterns and protect you. Once a belief is formed—especially in emotionally charged moments—your brain stores it as a shortcut for how to interpret reality.

The more you repeat a belief, the stronger the neural pathway becomes. Over time, it becomes automatic.

But thanks to neuroplasticity, your brain can change.
You can replace those old mental patterns with new, empowering ones—if you do the work consciously and consistently.

How to Identify & Start Releasing Limiting Beliefs

Here’s a step-by-step process to start:

1. Awareness: Start noticing your negative self-talk. What do you say to yourself in moments of fear or failure?

2. Question it: Ask, “Is this always true?” “Where did I learn this?” “What would I tell a friend who believed this?”

3. Reframe it: Replace the belief with an empowering truth. For example: “I don’t know how to do this… yet.”

4. Reinforce daily: Repeat the new belief. Write it. Say it. Visualize it.

This isn’t a one-time fix. It’s a practice of rewriting your inner narrative with intention.

Final Thoughts from Michi

The beliefs you hold shape the life you live.

You are not your past. You are not your fear.
You are the author of your story—and it’s never too late to change the script.

Let this be the moment you stop living by default—and start living by design.