Learn how self-limiting beliefs can hinder your goals and resolutions. Explore ego depletion, imposter syndrome, inner critic, and distractions as obstacles. Discover strategies to overcome these barriers and become indestractable for future success.
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View willpower as dynamic, not depletable, to combat ego depletion myth.
Combat imposter syndrome by fostering positive self-dialogue and self-affirmations for goal achievement.
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Overcoming Ego Depletion and Self-Limiting Beliefs
One of the main hindrances to achieving goals is ego depletion, the myth that willpower is a depletable resource. Research indicates that willpower behaves more like an emotion, fluctuating rather than depleting. Psychologist Michael Inzlich suggests viewing willpower as a temporary response, helping to combat the belief in ego depletion and persist in goal pursuit. Overcoming this self-limiting belief involves understanding that willpower is not finite but dynamic.
Coping with Imposter Syndrome and Internal Critic
Imposter syndrome, a cognitive bias, can impede progress by diminishing self-worth. Recognizing this bias and comparing personal growth over time can mitigate its effects. Additionally, combating the negative self-talk of an inner critic by fostering positive self-dialogue and repeating self-affirmations can boost self-esteem and motivation towards goal achievement.
You’re probably not going to fulfill
all your goals this year. And if you don’t, it likely won’t be because
you’re incapable; it will be because you got in your own way.
A slew of limiting beliefs will distract you from your goals and New Year’s resolutions. Below are four ways you’re likely to shoot yourself in the foot with self-limiting beliefs, plus how to get rid of them.
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