Beliefs That Keep You From Achieving Your Dreams

Everyone has dreams, yet not everyone takes their dreams and turns them into reality. You may have done this in the past or you may currently have some dreams that you want to achieve and are afraid of the responses from people close to you.

 What are the reasons you tell yourself late at night to put the shutdown on making them a reality? These reasons are beliefs that you have, however, that doesn’t mean they are valid reasons. Here are 5 common beliefs that I hear from people about why they can’t turn their dreams into reality

Not Enough Time

Everyone is busy these days. When someone asks how you are doing, you probably respond with “Busy.” Yet that might not be the truth. Everyone has the same twenty-four hours in the day. What do you ‘waste’ time on each day? It might scrolling social media, or binging on Netflix or watching TV. For a week or maybe two, keep a time ladder of how you spent your time. This includes sleeping, preparing and eating meals, social media, getting ready for work, and cleaning your house. Take a good look at how your time is spent, and you might realise you have more time than you realise.

I Don’t Have ‘X’ Talent

It doesn’t matter if you want to start your own business, write a book or paint a picture, you have as much talent as you are willing to work for. You may not have been born with the natural ability to paint, it doesn’t mean you can’t learn and practice. The same goes for starting your own business; there are plenty of people out there who have done so and lots of resources are available to help you along the way.

After ‘X’ I Will Do It

“Once I get through this (insert tough project at work), I will start training for that marathon.” “After I lose twenty pounds, I will take a salsa dancing class.” Why are you waiting? Maybe that marathon training will help you work through the stress of that project at work. Perhaps salsa dancing lessons will allow you realise that no matter your weight, your body is worthy of fun and sexy movement. If you have a goal, go for it now.

I’m Not Good Enough

What are you using to measure your “good enough”? You are always good enough to go after your dreams and goals. If this is an internal dialogue, then you need to work on liking and loving yourself first. If this belief is coming from external sources, then consider those sources and if they are holding you back.

 ‘X’ Person Has it Easier

The grass is greener where you water it. Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. There are many sayings that sum up that you really don’t know what someone else is going through. So do not assume that someone has it easier, and therefore can achieve their goals while you cannot. That person may think you have it easier or better.

Self-limiting beliefs can be a slippery slope. They can also keep you from even attempting to achieve your dreams. Take time to examine your reasoning and come up with better beliefs to counter the negative ones.

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