Break Free from Limiting Beliefs to Change Your Career

During my coaching sessions with clients, a recurring topic that emerges is the impact of the stories we tell ourselves. These ‘old stories’ often dictate our beliefs about who we are and what we’re capable of achieving, and ultimately hold us back from reaching our full potential.

Recently, I had a personal breakthrough that shattered one of my own limiting stories. Let me share how an indoor surfing adventure helped me break free from my fears and how you can use this lesson to transform your career.

My limiting story

My husband’s birthday was approaching, and with his upcoming work trip, I felt it would be nice to create a memorable moment together beforehand.

I had a busy week at work, and not much time to think, which turned out to be a blessing. If I had thought too much about it we would never have ended up going indoor surfing!

For as long as I can remember I’ve held onto the story that ‘I don’t have good balance’ and ‘I can’t put my head underwater without holding my nose’. These beliefs have often prevented me from engaging in activities that require balance, and I’ve never dared diving into swimming pools or putting my head into the ocean.

Maybe you can relate—stories that have shaped your life based on what you’ve seen and heard growing up.

I internalized some of my mum’s stories as my own, including her belief that she had poor balance. I never saw her swim underwater, therefore I grew up with the belief that it was dangerous.

Without overthinking it, I booked three tickets for indoor surfing—for my husband, daughter, and myself. At the venue, among the excited families, I noticed I was the only mom ready to join in rather than watch from the sidelines.

Conquering my fear

When it was my turn I nervously sat at the pool’s edge, grasping the instructor’s hand for support. With intense focus, I surfed from one side to the other, letting out a triumphant scream that echoed through the hall—I did it!

We had to protect ourselves by holding our hands over our heads when falling, which allowed me to overcome my fear of putting my head underwater without holding my nose!

This experience wasn’t just about conquering fear, it also shattered my belief that I lacked balance. Turns out I have a gift for it after all!

Your limiting stories

In my coaching sessions, clients often share similar stories deeply ingrained from childhood: ‘I’m not skilled enough to change jobs’, ‘I lack confidence’, or ‘I’m not ready for a promotion’.

Feeling ‘not enough’ is the most common blocker to living life fully and experiencing career fulfilment.

These stories we tell ourselves are often based on childhood experiences and the behaviors of our caregivers. They shape our lives and limit our potential.

Maybe your limiting story isn’t about balance or water. Maybe it’s about your career. You might believe you’re not skilled enough to change jobs, lack confidence, or aren’t ready for a promotion. Feeling ‘not enough’ is the most common blocker to living life fully and experiencing career fulfillment.

It’s time to shed these limiting stories.

It’s time to do things differently.

It’s time to confront fears.

It’s time to change what’s not working for you—starting with your career.

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