Have you ever felt held back from pursuing your dreams or potential due to beliefs about your own abilities? You’re not alone.
In today’s episode, psychologist Carolina Nikaedo explains how we form self-limiting beliefs from a young age and shares strategies to overcome them. She also dives deep into neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to form new connections. Through a focused effort to bring beliefs to consciousness, to take space and engage rational thinking, and to intentionally replace negative thoughts, we can “rewire” our brains.
It’s not easy to overcome deeply ingrained beliefs, but it is possible with neuroplasticity. With awareness, intention and practice strengthening new neural pathways over time, neuroplasticity allows us to reshape our self-image and overcome what once felt like fixed limitations. Because our abilities are not predetermined – there is always room for growth.
In this episode on Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs Through Neuroplasticity with Carolina, we talk about:
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What self-limiting beliefs are
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Formation of self-limiting beliefs
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Definition of neuroplasticity
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Intentional change and breaking self-limiting beliefs
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Stretching the time between stimulus and response
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Importance of intentionality and mentorship
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Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
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