I feel like tackling a few self-limiting believes over the next few weeks. This is post one of five and it’s inspired by a book I’m reading. When You’re Ready, This Is How You Heal by Brianna Wiest
In a zero-sum game, one person’s gain is exactly balanced by another’s loss. But life, contrary to what our self-limiting thoughts might tell us, doesn’t play by these stark and rigid rules.
The Myth of Perpetual Hardship
The self-limiting pattern I’m addressing today is the idea that life is inherently hard, and good fortune is merely a setup for the next disaster. It’s a mindset that many of us — myself included — can get trapped in without even realizing it.
Personal Anecdote: A Lesson in Control
Allow me to share a slice of my own experience. My corporate job has recently undergone a strategic shuffle, of which, unusually for me, I have not been a part of the core decision-makers. I’ve noticed my response hasn’t been my finest — instead of concentrating on what I can control, I’ve been in ‘waiting mode’, anticipating negative outcomes. This is a classic example of the self-limiting thought pattern in action.
