🌀 Uncover the limiting beliefs shaping your life and break through mental blocks 🌀

Hicham El Sghiar
Apr 11
4 min read

In this blog, you’ll discover how to let go of limiting beliefs and break through mental blocks. Through relatable examples, insights, and practical exercises, I’ll help you recognize negative patterns, rewrite them, and replace them with freedom, kindness, and self-love.

Deep down, almost everyone carries a persistent belief – something like: “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t deserve to be happy.” These thoughts often sneak into your life unnoticed, yet they deeply influence how you think, feel, and act. They shape how you see yourself and the world, and silently hold you back.

But what if you no longer had to accept these beliefs as truth? What if you could identify them, challenge them, and slowly let them go? In this blog, I’ll guide you on a journey to more inner freedom. You’ll learn how to break those old stories and create space for a life rooted in trust and love – for yourself. 🌱✨

Discover your 'negative belief' and free yourself from limitations

The Core: What Is Your Negative Belief? 🌀

A negative belief is a deeply rooted conviction you’ve adopted about yourself. Often, they arise from childhood experiences, criticism you've received, or societal norms you’ve unconsciously internalized. The issue is, these beliefs not only affect your self-image, but also your behavior, relationships, and life choices.

How do you recognize your negative belief?

Reflect on your deepest fears and insecurities. What do you tell yourself in moments of doubt? Which beliefs hold you back from growing and thriving? These thoughts are often hidden beneath layers of behavior and emotion.

How to identify your negative belief:

Notice recurring thoughts. Which negative thoughts keep coming up, especially in difficult times?
Think about your deepest fears. What thought hurts you the most on your worst days?
Ask yourself: “Is this really true?” We often accept negative beliefs without ever questioning them.

To break free from these patterns, we need to not only identify the belief but understand how it shows up in our daily lives.

The Layers Around Your Negative Belief

Just like an onion has layers, we develop ‘shields’ around our negative belief. These layers protect us from the pain of the belief but also keep us stuck in limiting patterns.

Layer #1 – Self-Criticism

This is the layer of thoughts constantly telling you you're not good enough. You might recognize it as that little voice whispering: “See? You failed again.”

🙅‍♂️ How to break through this layer:

Become aware of your self-criticism and write down those negative thoughts.
Replace them with realistic, supportive beliefs like: “I’m not perfect, but I’m doing my best, and that’s enough.”

Layer #2 – Compensating Behavior

Because negative beliefs are painful, we often try to compensate with behavior that gives us temporary relief. This could be perfectionism (if I do everything perfectly, I’ll prove my worth) or seeking external validation (if others like me, I must be valuable).

🙅‍♀️ How to break through this layer:

Ask yourself: Am I doing this because I want to, or to prove something?
Practice accepting ‘good enough’ instead of chasing perfection.

Layer #3 – Distraction and Avoidance

Sometimes it’s easier to avoid your negative belief than to face it. We distract ourselves with work, social media, food, or anything else that numbs uncomfortable feelings.

🙅‍♂️ How to break through this layer:

Ask yourself: What am I trying to avoid right now?
Take five minutes each day to truly sit with your emotions.

🔥 Steps to Free Yourself

Breaking through negative beliefs isn’t a magical transformation that happens overnight. It’s a process of awareness, acceptance, and intentional change.

Step 1: Recognize Your Negative Beliefs

Write down which negative beliefs you hold about yourself.
Ask: Where did this thought come from?

Step 2: Challenge Your Thoughts

Ask: “Is this really true?” and “Do I have evidence for this belief?”
Look for counter-examples: When was I good enough?

Step 3: Practice Self-Compassion

Treat yourself like you would treat a friend.
Replace negative self-talk with kind, supportive words.

Step 4: Rewrite Your Beliefs

Create positive affirmations like: “I am worthy, regardless of my achievements.”
Repeat them daily and practice new behavior that supports your new belief.

Step 5: Take Action! Break Old Patterns

Step out of your comfort zone and test your new belief in real life.
Don’t fear failure; see it as a chance to grow.

🌟 Letting Go of Negative Beliefs: Find Freedom and Your True Self

By gaining insight into your negative beliefs and the layers surrounding them, you can begin to release limiting patterns. This process brings you closer to your true self—a version of you that’s free from old baggage and open to growth.

The path to self-liberation starts with acknowledging who you really are, beyond the stories your mind tells you. And let’s be honest: if you’re going to tell yourself a story, why not make it one where you’re the powerful, confident, and free-thinking person you’ve always been?

Which belief are you ready to let go of today? Share below and inspire others!