How to let go of limiting money beliefs
It’s time to stop the negativity and move into a growth mindset. But how?
First, you need to find out what your limiting beliefs are. If you aren't sure what holds you back, ask your partner, friends, family or anyone around you about how they think you view money and if there are any “phrases” you use often… such as “I am always broke”, “I can’t get ahead”, “Being rich is just not in the cards for me”. Some of us have one specific thing that we don’t often realize we say regarding our finances, but your family and friends will likely take note of it.
Once you figure out what that phrase is, ask yourself: Why do I say it?
Does it come from your money story? Or because you hear others saying it? Maybe you don’t even know where it came from but know it’s holding you back. Yes, THIS belief is really holding you back.
Next is the “what to do” part. This is where you come up with your own trick! I say trick because you actually have to trick yourself into saying and believing in something else. Just like your negative belief was automatic, this new positive one will be too, it will just take some time and patience with yourself. Take the negative belief and reframe it into something positive that can serve you in a positive way.
Another trick is to use a shift method. Mel Robbins explains this beautifully in her bestselling book, The 5 Second Rule. Basically, when a negative belief comes up you would count down from 5 and replace the negative thought with a positive one. For example, 5... 4... 3... 2... 1...”I can do this”. It sounds a bit silly, but the countdown prepares you for the change. Try it and see what happens.
Ultimately, it’s the power of the subconscious mind. What we believe to be true may eventually come true. Our subconscious recognizes when a sign or situation comes to us that may put us onto a clearer path toward what we want. You just have to declare what you want and teach yourself to believe you can achieve it.