I’m not good at pull-ups, so I should avoid them.
I don’t have enough experience.
I am not strong enough.
Have you fallen victim to these types of thoughts? These are examples of limiting beliefs: false judgements that restrict your actions and confidence. These thoughts and theories are your brain’s way of ‘protecting’ you from any risk of failure. They also block you from pursuing your goals and experiencing any real growth.
Fitplan Trainer Dasha Gaivoronski is no stranger to limiting beliefs. Her misleading thoughts, convictions and opinions of herself brought Dasha to her lowest point of health. When she finally learned how to overcome her limiting beliefs, fitness became her biggest outlet and passion.
The first step to overcoming a limiting belief is to identify it.
Take the time to brainstorm and write down what you believe is holding you back. Simply writing these out will help alleviate the stressor and better guide you to taking more positive steps.
Once identified, the next step is to push yourself to ask the tough questions.
What if I am wrong about this? What if I can do this? Why not me?Â
Questioning these beliefs and replacing them using positive affirmations, sentences that you repeat to yourself to build confidence and positively rewire your brain, is the most effective strategy to overcome them.
I have the determination to push through the learning curve and eventually crush my pull-ups.
Positive affirmations are your mantras. They are uplifting assurances that help you to defy and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts.
Lastly, share your experiences. Taking on these challenges alone will only make them tougher. Do not be afraid to lean on a friend, workout buddy, or your favorite Fitplan trainer to get you through the tough times.
Looking for a fun and effective way to empower your mind to conquer obstacles? Check out EMPWR by Jen Selter, a new Fitplan that blends mindfulness practices and challenging workouts.
Believe that you can overcome your challenges. You’ve got this!
Your goals are waiting for you.
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