Unfortunately we are all cursed with at least a few limiting beliefs.
I’m NOT good/pretty/smart/strong/young/slim/rich ENOUGH!!
We firmly cling to these beliefs without questioning their truthfulness, relevance or merit. Many of these limiting beliefs are lies and mistruths which we nonetheless make true in our lives. We act out these misconceptions of ourselves until they are realized and we become a more limited version of ourselves.
These lies which limit our potential have two telling features the words NOT and ENOUGH. Each should be carefully disputed. Unraveling the likely lies is very empowering. Many things of interest in life are not black or white. Perhaps you are not the best at something, or even that great at it, but that does not mean you are therefore terrible or poor: there is lots of scope for being below average, but still okay. The word ‘enough’ is even more dangerous and potentially damaging. Who decides what the standard is for a sufficient amount?
Carefully address those views of yourself which hold you back. Are your views of your own ability too low, or your expectations of what is good enough too high? Yes, eventually you will discover that there are certain skills or attributes that you are not blessed with and should probably not pursue: you cannot excel in everything. Furthermore, if you have some legitimate limiting beliefs you ought to also have many more valid empowering beliefs. A major part of my SMALLER CUP perspective is being aware and grateful for your gifts, whilst underplaying the importance or your shortcomings.
A rule I have used after taking my personal inventory is:
Go with my strengths but MANAGE my weaknesses.
A long time ago I identified and chose to believe in my gifts and abilities, seeking out opportunities to use them proactively and converting these blessings into by calling and employment. By manage my weaknesses, I mean being mindful of instances where my weaknesses are potentially exposed and either behaving cautiously in that instance, or purposefully avoiding those situations, people and careers.
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