In this engaging discussion, Shelly Lefkoe, co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, shares her expertise in transforming limiting beliefs that hinder personal growth. She highlights how our beliefs shape our behaviors, from struggling with procrastination to fearing public speaking. The conversation dives deep into the origins of these beliefs, often rooted in childhood, and emphasizes the power of reinterpretation to foster self-worth. Listeners gain practical strategies to challenge their fears, unlock their potential, and reshape their lives.
Limiting beliefs, often formed in childhood, profoundly influence behaviors like procrastination and public speaking, impacting self-image and choices.
Identifying and addressing core beliefs is essential for overcoming negative perceptions and unlocking opportunities for personal growth and success.
Deep dives
Understanding Limiting Beliefs
Limiting beliefs are powerful statements about reality that individuals often accept as truth, which can significantly impact behavior and emotions. These beliefs are typically unconscious, meaning people may not even recognize they hold them, yet they drive actions such as procrastination or the fear of public speaking. For example, many individuals with a fear of public speaking often carry beliefs like 'I'm not good enough' or 'Making mistakes is bad,' which can hinder any chance of improvement. Recognizing and addressing these underlying beliefs is crucial because behaviors often stem from deeply ingrained perceptions rather than factual realities.
The Origin of Our Beliefs
Beliefs are often formed in childhood and shaped by interactions with parental figures and the surrounding environment. A child may conclude they are 'not good enough' or 'not important' based on parents' reactions to their performance, such as criticism for not achieving straight A's. These formative experiences create narratives about self-worth and abilities, which can persist into adulthood. As a result, individuals may perceive their reality through the lens of these beliefs, which color their interactions and self-image.
Changing Limiting Beliefs
To change limiting beliefs, one must first identify the core beliefs that underlie specific negative behaviors or emotions. This involves recognizing triggers and the thoughts that arise when contemplating actions, such as procrastination or fear of failure. By tracing these beliefs back to their origins, individuals may discover they are merely perceptions derived from external opinions rather than intrinsic truths. Eliminating these beliefs opens up new choices and opportunities, allowing people to engage with challenges without the weight of previous doubts.
All behavior is belief driven. You can’t remember someone’s name if you believe you have a horrible memory. You can’t be a great reader or leader if you believe you are not. Or change procrastination if you believe you procrastinate.
So how do you deal with the more deeper invisible level of beliefs?
In today’s episode, I have my longtime dear friend, Shelly Lefkoe, with us to discover how we can change the deep underlying beliefs about ourselves.
Shelly Lefkoe is co-founder and President of the Lefkoe Institute, and the founder and Parenting the Lefkoeway. She has personally worked with thousands of individuals from around the world. Using The Lefkoe Method, she has helped these people eliminate issues as serious as eating disorders, phobias and depression as well as everyday problems like procrastination, shyness, fear of public speaking and the inability to form healthy relationships.
Tune in as we go over, what beliefs are and how we can tap into them to make long-lasting changes.
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