Here’s something we all seem to have in common: limiting beliefs. These limiting beliefs know no bounds – we have them regarding ourselves, others and the world, and they appear to be a universal experience.

What are limiting beliefs?

A limiting belief is a thought you believe to be true and that limits you in some way. These limiting beliefs can be about yourself, other people in your life, or the world as a whole. Limiting beliefs can have a number of negative effects and can hold you back from leading a life that is more joyous, happy and productive. Since we humans tend to lean toward a negativity bias (thoughts that tend to be more negative than positive when it comes to our experiences in the world) limiting beliefs are very difficult to dislodge.