Do you find yourself repeating behaviours that sabotage your success? Are you ready to put your limiting behaviour to rest in favour of a better outlook and greater fulfillment?
The first step to the success you crave is being able to recognize the limiting beliefs that stand in the way of your success. Once you do, you can banish those beliefs in favour of more empowering ones.
Before you can start to plan your success goals, there are many things that you need to understand before you can be sure that the goals you set are really the ones you want.
One of those things is to determine if there are any Limiting Beliefs that can stop you from actually achieving those goals.
I have a self-study Limiting Belief Program that you can go through to determine what your Limiting Beliefs are and how you can remove them.
You can read more and register for the program at Limiting Beliefs Program on my Confidence and Life Coaching website.
Start your journey on your path to success by identifying and removing your Limiting Beliefs so that you make the journey a lot easier.
Recognize and Replace Self-Sabotaging Tactics
Look for these self-sabotaging tactics in your life, so you can replace them with more productive thoughts that support your success:
- Settling for Less
Settling for less than your best causes you to stop short of unleashing your fullest potential. Sometimes you settle for less because you are scared of encountering failure. Other times, you may settle simply because you lack awareness of your own strength.
- Test your strength constantly by going out of your comfort zone. Face your fears, because more often than not, your fear is the only obstacle between you and ultimate success.
Example:
Imagine an athlete who always settles for participating in local competitions, despite having the potential to compete at national levels. By constantly pushing beyond their comfort zone and facing the fear of failure, they could unlock new heights of achievement.
- Expecting Too Much from Others
When you automatically expect help from others, or anticipate that others will bail you out of a tough situation, you are expecting too much. You are only responsible for yourself.
- Even if your friends and family have helped you in the past, they may choose to let you fend for yourself this time around. Always be prepared to suffer the consequences of your actions and clean up your own mess. Choose a more sensible path that takes into account that you may journey to your destination alone.
Story:
Consider the entrepreneur who always relied on their partner to handle financial matters. One day, the partner is unavailable, and the entrepreneur is forced to learn and manage finances independently. This newfound competence not only enhances their business acumen but also boosts their confidence.
- Feeling Sorry for Yourself
If your current situation causes you to feel like something is missing, change your circumstances. Instead of dwelling on what could have been and focusing on the unfortunate hand you have been dealt, seek to learn from every experience and focus on solutions, instead of problems.
- Your success is your responsibility. Hold yourself accountable for your results and allow unfortunate situations to steer you toward success, instead of deterring you from achieving your dreams. By maintaining this mindset, even your worst trial will be far better than remaining on the sidelines of life.
Example:
A professional who was laid off from their job could wallow in self-pity or use the opportunity to acquire new skills and pivot to a more fulfilling career path. The latter approach turns a setback into a stepping stone.
- Lack of a Second Plan
If your initial plan gives less than desired results, your only chance at success is your ability to adapt. Everyone needs a Plan B. You may feel like a pessimist by planning for an unfortunate outcome, but this planning is actually proactive. It shows your mind that you are serious about reaching your desired destination.
- Ensure your financial security, mental health, and well-being by always planning for the worst while hoping for the best.
Story:
A small business owner who only has one marketing strategy may find themselves in trouble if it fails. However, by having a backup plan, such as an alternative advertising campaign, they can quickly pivot and continue to attract customers.
Conclusion
If you often find yourself engaging in any of these self-sabotaging behaviours that hinder your chances of success, decide that today is going to be a new day. The important thing is that you recognize the thought patterns and behaviours that limit you and head in a new direction that supports your success.
Replace negative thinking with a productive, solution-oriented focus that tells your mind you deserve the success you seek. When you do, your success is inevitable.
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Don’t try to do all of this by yourself, ask and receive the guidance that can get you moving towards your own success.
Nothing happens until action is taken.
To your success.
Michael
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