How limiting beliefs impact and interfere with success
Limiting beliefs are thoughts or attitudes that we may consciously or unconsciously hold onto that limit our partnership, our business and us. These beliefs often prevent our natural growth from moving more smoothly and progressively. We may not even be aware that such an idea is a belief, let alone a limiting belief. We just assimilate these ideas into our existence and it simply becomes the way we see the world and ourselves. These beliefs are usually intact by the time we are seven years old.
In order to be more aware of our subconscious thinking we have to know which beliefs are limiting our lives. Even if your life is good right now and your business is doing well, there is so much more that awaits you as you become more aware of your thinking.
This process can take hours or even weeks of reflection. Take your time and be curious to investigate your past. It provides information about attitudes and beliefs that you may or may not continue to hold today. Positive, as well as negative memories are equally as significant.
Here are some examples of limiting beliefs. Check the ones that resonate with you.
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BLOG: WHAT CELEBRATION WOULD YOU CREATE?
Happy Second Day of Spring!
We celebrate a number of national and international holidays in March. Many we are aware of and some are more obscure. There are the well- known holidays such as International Women’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day and then ones like International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Social Workers month and two new ones I recently heard of, Multiple Personalities Day and National Frozen Foods Month!
The list goes on…It seems there is always something we can celebrate with a little imagination!
If you created a special event to commemorate something/someone precious other than the obvious birthdays or anniversaries, what would your special day or month be?
My special day would be “Couples Who Work & Live Together Day”. Maybe it’s self-serving because, yes, this is predominately our work, yet we have come to realize and appreciate how challenging it can be personally and professionally. It takes self-awareness, kindness, forgiveness and grit to work with your love. For some, it is a recipe for disaster and, for those uniquely suited couples, it can be a true blessing. We have not seen a lot of middle ground.
So, for our newly created celebration we offer one beginning point often overlooked:
According to Glen Muske, a researcher at the University of North Dakota, who studied these couple businesses for over 15 years, “Having a good marriage in the first place is foundational to a good working relationship.”
It may seem obvious yet you'd be surprised how many ignore this....If your relationship is in trouble, seek help first before considering starting a business together or continuing in the business too long. Be PROACTIVE! We’ve seen and heard of couples who start a business in these situations thinking it will strengthen their relationships…WRONG! It’s like having a baby…and it brings many additional stressors.
Happy Celebrating!
P.S. For our Tampa Bay Area friends, we offer a complimentary monthly, Couples Meet and Greet for those couples who already work together or are thinking of working together. Click HERE to learn how to make it work or make it better.
P.P.S. Next month we’ll explore best practices for conflict resolution when you and your intimate partner do not see eye to eye at home or at work.
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P.P.P.S. If you would like more support in applying these principles, give us a call. In between our speaking and coaching engagements, we carve out a few individualized sessions each month. Schedule your appointment here.
