Beliefs are conditioned perceptions that are built upon old memories of pain and pleasure.

Beliefs form the foundation of our expectations. They form the core of who you are because they determine your expectations and perceptions of reality. The thoughts and self dialogue that follows from that influences your ability to achieve and be successful through the day. Every day.

Scary and completely empowering concept right?!

Essentially the beliefs you got going on in your head right now are influencing 95% of the decisions you make and the actions you take.

They form the foundations of your self concept which determines what? How you see yourself in relation to the world around you.

For example, when I was younger my default in high pressure social situations was to think that people were rejecting me. That was partly built on truth and experiences from being the only black kid in my hometown and actually being discriminated against but later in life it wasn’t reality. I had to shed that belief.

The labels you give yourself, the limitations you put on yourself, and the expectations you have of yourself are built upon your belief system.

If your belief systems are not aligned with the goals and objectives you would like to accomplish, then you will often feel stuck and unfulfilled.

I know I’m operating from limited beliefs in the wellness part of my life when I start pulling for short cuts in training or avoiding certain exercises/machines at the gym. So today I said “F a Jacob’s Ladder! I’m about to make this torture contraption my bitch!” There’s nothing telling me I can’t master it but me! I deserve to be in the best shape I can be. I 100% believe I’m capable of something great physically today! My steps (actions) need to follow in suit.

Which brings me to the empowering part of beliefs…the fact that YOU can change them. Change your dialogue and change your story.

What’s the fastest way to change limiting beliefs?

Visualize. Imagine the results mentally. Start producing them physically and that inspire and drive your beliefs in yourself.

Taking a step back let’s start slow.

Step 1 and my challenge to you today is to IDENTIFY YOUR LIMITING BELIEFS.

*Not all beliefs are limiting and all beliefs are neutral to start. A belief that works for you in your situation may not work for him and his situation.

If a belief helps you and is useful. Keep it! But if it hinders your progress than it’s an indication it’s a limiting belief.

Limiting beliefs manifest in the following ways:

• When you make excuses

• When you complain about things

• When you indulge in negative thoughts

• When you indulge in unhelpful habits

• When you talk to yourself in limiting and unhelpful ways

• When you jump to conclusions or make assumptions

• When you hesitate

• When you worry about failure or making mistakes

• When you think about procrastination or procrastinate for unreasonable amounts of time

• When you’re indulging in perfectionism

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