Let Go of Limiting Beliefs: 30 Days to a New You!

*Updated September 2024

We all have limiting beliefs that color and shape our life experiences. These beliefs are so deeply ingrained in our concept of self that they are difficult to identify. Therefore, it takes intentional action to break free of them to live a more authentic life.

That’s where this 30-day guide comes in. It provides a step-by-step process for identifying and transforming your limiting beliefs. By following the steps in this guide, you’ll be able to break free of your limiting beliefs and live a life that’s a more authentic reflection of who you truly are.

Do you ever feel like there’s something holding you back from achieving your goals or living up to your full potential? Perhaps you’ve heard that little voice in your head telling you that you’re not good enough or that you’ll never succeed.

These thoughts and beliefs are known as “limiting beliefs” and they can have a major impact on our lives. In fact, research shows that 85% of people have at least one limiting belief that holds them back from reaching their goals.

What are Limiting Beliefs?

But what exactly are limiting beliefs, and how can we break free from them? Limiting beliefs are negative, false ideas you form about yourself early in life. And, they can be so deeply rooted in childhood experiences that you may not even realize you have them.

These limiting beliefs can hold you back from taking risks and experiencing all that life has to offer. Holding onto false ideas about yourself may keep you feeling stuck in your personal or professional life, and ultimately, prevent you from fulfilling your true potential.

That’s why it’s so crucial to identify your unconscious biases and work on self-esteem issues so you can consciously create a life you love. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of limiting beliefs and provide practical tips for overcoming them so that you can achieve your dreams.

“If you accept a limiting belief, then it will become a truth for you.”
Louise Hay

Why Do We Have Limiting Beliefs?

Limiting beliefs are negative beliefs about yourself that you developed as a child. They were formed based on what your parents and other trusted adults taught you. They are like the little voice in your head, or your inner critic.

For instance, if your parents believed that children should be seen and not heard, you may have learned that your emotions, opinions, and ideas were not valued. And because children are unable to separate themselves from their emotions, you may have internalized that you were unworthy.

This lesson can have powerful consequences later in life, such as a lack of confidence when expressing yourself, or a fear of public speaking.

You may also have developed low self-esteem. Having low self-esteem affects all of your decisions, including who you marry, your career choice and even day-to-day decisions. This is how one belief can negatively impact your entire life. (If you are interested in reading more in depth about this, a wonderful resource is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.)

For most people, limiting beliefs won’t be recognized until a crisis forces them to look inward. A divorce, a death in the family, or another life-altering event can be the catalyst. But you don’t have to wait for a drastic occurrence to push past the limitations they impose.

Let Go of Limiting Beliefs: 30 Days to a New You!

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Identify Limiting Beliefs

Now it’s time to identify the limiting beliefs that hold you back from becoming the best version of yourself. The easiest way to identify limiting beliefs is to look at your problems. That’s because the beliefs you have about yourself created them. The Universe (God, the Creator, or higher power) will always give you the experience you need for the evolution of your soul.

So, when you keep getting the same negative results, it’s a sign that this is the area of your life where you have limiting beliefs. And, that’s exactly where you have to put in the work!

“What we fear of doing most is usually what we need to do.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Moving Beyond Limiting Beliefs

Authentic happiness comes from within. It means going inward and working through pain, even when it feels uncomfortable. The first step is to spend time thinking about what you think about all day long.

Then identify the problems or challenges in your life that seem to recur. These are the issues that you need to confront head-on. If you are dealing with trauma or depression, always consult a mental health professional.

Now that you’ve identified your limiting beliefs, it’s time to go inward to determine what you truly desire in life. You can do this by asking one simple question, “What would my life look like if I knew I couldn’t fail?”

This vision will direct and guide you on your journey. And, when you start aligning your energy with the things that you desire, you will align with them. Here’s a step-by-step process to guide you:

Decide exactly what you want. If every area of your life was ideal, what would that look like? Don’t hold back. Creating a vision board is a powerful, effective way to do this. Keep it where you can see it and look at it often!

Stay positive, even when it’s hard! Stop feeding into unhelpful thoughts, and release negativity. Regardless of how unhappy you are, you cannot change your life without changing your thoughts. Your current experience will teach you what you need to get to the next level. So, use whatever is happening as a valuable life lesson, and practice gratitude whenever possible. How you feel is the most important thing when manifesting. So, make feeling good your natural default mode!

Create a positive affirmation that reflects your goal. Make your affirmation goal specific and keep it in the present tense. “I am so happy and grateful now that _____.” Repeat it as often as possible.

Release it. Let the Universe take care of the details. Remember, you will block what’s meant to be if you try to control it. So, have faith and know that the Universe has the best intentions for you.

Know that you already have everything you want. Everything you want is already within you. Good things will appear in your reality in time. Feel abundant and thank the Universe for what you already have.

Be who you want to become now! Don’t wait for something to happen. You already are successful and abundant by being alive. So, learn to feel, act, and think your way into a new life!

A 30 Day Challenge

In following this 30-day guide, you will uncover limiting beliefs and create a rich inner world. These are the first small steps toward your new life. As you continue on your journey, you will notice small coincidences and synchronicities that indicate you are on the right path.

Day 1: Set goals! Before you can create the life you want, you have to know what your ideal life looks like. What does success mean to you?

Day 2: Have gratitude. Make a list of 5 positive things in your life that you are grateful for. Keep writing until your heart is full!

Day 3: Stop comparing yourself to others. Remind yourself of the things that make you unique. Think of your special contributions to the world and write them in your journal.

Day 4: Do something to benefit your health today. Incorporate healthy habits into your daily routine: drink more water, don’t have any sugar, cut down on caffeine. You get the idea.

Day 5: Stop judging others. Every time you have an unking or negative thought, shift into neutral. Allow others to freely have their experience.

Day 6: Be social. Contact someone who you haven’t spoken to in a while, or reach out to a friend who always brightens your day.

Day 7: Commit a random act of kindness. There are plenty of opportunities throughout the day to do this. So, smile at a stranger, donate to an animal shelter, or lend a helping hand to someone who needs it.

Day 8: Get moving. Walk for 30 minutes or hit the gym. You might even want to try out a new yoga class. Whatever you do, get a good sweat going today. You’ll thank yourself for it later.

Day 9: Do something new. Instead of the same old routine, try something different. Start learning a new language, or research a topic you are passionate about. Whatever it is, it will stir up your excitement for life.

Day 10: Say no! Learn how to set boundaries. Setting healthy boundaries is an essential part of self-care, and something your future self will thank you for!

Day 11: Don’t complain. If you don’t have anything positive to say, don’t say anything at all!

Day 12: Go for a nature walk. When you spend time in nature, you feel more connected to everything around you. And, it immediately raises your vibrational frequency.

Day 13: Don’t engage with toxic people. If someone starts to complain or a gossip, be polite, but make it clear that you’re not interested in that conversation.

Day 14: Add humor to your day. When something is difficult or doesn’t go your way, your first reaction may be to get angry. But, don’t! Try to find the humor in the situation, possible. I’m sure you’ve heard that laughter is the best medicine!

Day 15: Check-in. Now that you’re halfway through, what’s changed? How is your life better? Jot down your thoughts in a journal, then take a moment to congratulate yourself!

Day 16: Surrender to the Universe. Whatever happens today, know that it was for your greatest good. It will help to propel you forward on this journey or teach you a lesson.

Day 17: Speak your mind, compassionately. What’s been bothering you that you’ve been afraid to address? Today is the day to get it off your chest. Be brave, but be polite and compassionate as well.

Day 18: Create two positive affirmations. Make sure your affirmations are specific to your goals and repeat them as often as possible. Don’t forget to write them in your journal.

Day 19: Practice humility. Let someone else be the center of attention today. When you practice humility, it loosens the grip of ego and makes you a happier, more confident person.

Day 20: Listen to your favorite song. Crank up the music and sing along! This will get your endorphins going and instantly elevate your mood.

Day 21: Meditate even if it’s just for 5 minutes. Clearing your mind will help you connect to the Universal source and this makes you more powerful. When you commit to a meditation practice, you will enjoy a multitude of benefits.

Day 22: Create a vision board. Use pictures and quotes to map out your ideal life and paste it onto a poster board. Creating a vision board is an activity based in neuroscience. So, be prepared for things to change!

Day 23: Declutter! Adopt a minimalist mindset. Get rid of things you’re not using, or things that remind you of the past (in a dragging you down kind of way). Sell, donate, or throw away!

Day 24: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Lather on the moisturizer and give some well-deserved attention to your feet, neck, knees, and elbows. They deserve a little TLC and so do you!

Day 25: Take responsibility for something you did wrong. Taking responsibility and righting a wrong will create good karma. So, apologize if necessary, even when it’s hard.

Day 26: Take one new action step toward your goals today. Make a phone call, do some research, or connect with someone who can help you to get one step closer to your dreams.

Day 27: Eat your fruits and veggies! Skip the meat and make a vegetarian meal for dinner tonight. If you are a vegan or vegetarian, try a new recipe!

Day 28: Go to bed early and get a good night’s sleep for a change. A restorative night’s sleep can do wonders, and your body deserves it.

Day 29: Be mindful and stay in the present moment. Pay attention to everything you do and say today. Honor the present moment and cherish everything for what it is, and not as a means to an end.

Day 30: Disconnect from social media today. Only log on when it’s work related or absolutely necessary. Cultivate your inner world today and get excited about future possibilities!

When you honor yourself, life will respond by showering you with abundance and happiness. And, when you do hit a rough patch, you will have the mental resilience to work through it with confidence. Your limiting beliefs are the only things standing in the way of a life you love!

“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

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