4 Things To Know When You Have Limiting Beliefs

“You’re stupid.”

“You’ll never amount to anything.”

“I wish I never had you.”

“Why can’t you be like everyone else?”

Do any of these statements sound familiar?

These cruel words aren’t always shouted in abusive households. Sadly, they’re often whispered or hurled by people we least expect....our partners, friends, coworkers, even strangers. And when you hear them over and over, they start to stick. The pain digs deep, and you may even start to believe the lies.  I did!

For years, those words followed me around like a heavy cloud. They seeped into how I saw myself, how I ate and even how I felt. Looking back, I now realize how deeply connected emotional pain was to my emotional eating and self-sabotage. And if you’re nodding along because you can relate, please hear this: you are not alone.

But here's the truth that those people didn't tell you:
Those words that your family, friends, whoever said to you.....They are ALL lies.

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You Were Never Meant to Carry That Pain Forever

If someone had told me that sooner, I wonder how much pain I could’ve avoided. But I can’t change my past as its part of who I am and neither can you. What we can do though, is decide how we want to move forward in our healing journey.  

One of the most powerful ways to heal ourselves is to challenge those lies we've been told with the truth.  Here are some things that you need to know...

You were designed for good things. You are not a mistake.

You were never meant to be a copy of someone else. You are wonderfully unique.

You are smart, capable, and deeply valuable.

You are wanted. You are loved. You don’t need to prove that to anyone.

These truths need to live where you can see them daily. I suggest writing them on sticky notes or using a motivational daily planner to remind yourself of your worth.

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Create a Healing Space of Your Own

Surrounding yourself with small but meaningful tools can use on your hard days. Here are a few resources that helped me gain more confidence and quiet the inner critic that kept talking in my head:

A beautiful affirmation card deck – Flip through encouraging words each morning or when you’re feeling low.

A guided healing journal – Perfect for releasing pain, expressing gratitude, and rewriting the narrative.

A soothing essential oil roll-on blend – Use during prayer, journaling, or moments of stress to help ground your body and calm anxiety.

A cozy weighted blanket – It may sound simple, but feeling safe and held can do wonders for emotional healing.

An inspirational wall print – Display a powerful quote in your space as a visual reminder that you’re rising above the lies.

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Boundaries Are Healing, Not Harsh

Moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting. But it does mean choosing peace over chaos. Sometimes, that means setting boundaries, even with family.

Saying “I won’t accept being spoken to like that” isn’t rude; it’s healthy. You’re allowed to protect your peace. You’re allowed to heal.

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You Are Proof That Healing is Possible

My friend, healing has already started by you just reading this article and then taking action. Every time you speak truth over your life instead of old lies that someone else told you, you take a step toward freedom and overcoming those limiting beliefs.

You can overcome what was said to you. You can build a new story.  I'm proof!

We get one life. Let’s live it with intention, grace, and courage.

You’ve got this.

In this together,
Laura