Get out of your own way - Identifying limiting beliefs

We all impose limits on ourselves. When we become aware of our thoughts, we can remove unnecessary barriers and start moving toward what we really want.

Notice your internal chatter. Is it helpful or harmful? What stories do you replay about yourself each day? If you spoke to a friend the way you speak to yourself, would you still be friends? These are honest questions worth answering — your beliefs either empower you or quietly constrain your life and performance.

Beliefs act like a script. Often they’re subtle, but they guide how you behave, the risks you take, and the goals you pursue. Identifying the tone of your inner dialogue is the first step to changing it. The good news: you can edit those scripts. You have the power to reshape your thinking and remove limits that never needed to be there.

Try this exercise: notice and record your recurring thoughts for a week. Seeing them on paper is confronting but clarifying. Are they growth‑minded or fixed? Supportive or critical? Be brutally honest — awareness is the foundation for change.

Once you’ve identified limiting beliefs, you can begin to challenge them and replace them with constructive alternatives. This takes practice and persistence, but it’s one of the most effective ways to get out of your own way.

I’d love to hear what you notice in your inner dialogue. I used to be consumed by negative self-talk in the saddle; it ruined rides and stalled progress. I still work at it, but every small shift forward has been worth the effort. Share what you tell yourself, we can learn from each other.

If you want to get out of your own way and break through limiting beliefs, check out my mindset courses, or book a 1 on 1 mindset session!