HOLISTIC -How to break free from limiting beliefs
- Ronalyn
- 1 day ago
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By Jamie Milne
Psychiatrist and author Professor Steve Peters, best known for The Chimp Paradox, offers a simple yet powerful tool to uncover and challenge the hidden beliefs that hold us back: the Blank Page Exercise.
What are limiting beliefs? They’re often unconscious thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I’ll never succeed.” Rooted in past experiences, these beliefs quietly sabotage progress and confidence.
The exercise – four simple steps:
Start with a blank page.
Write a focused question like: “Why do I doubt myself?”
Write freely and honestly, without filtering your thoughts.
Identify limiting beliefs in what you’ve written—phrases that reflect fear, insecurity, or self-doubt.
This method bypasses the rational mind and taps into your emotional core—the part Peters calls the “Chimp.” By facing your unfiltered thoughts, you gain clarity on what’s really holding you back.
What Next? Once you’ve identified a limiting belief, question its truth, trace its origin, and replace it with a more empowering one. For example, swap “I’m not smart enough” with “I can learn and grow.”
In just a few minutes, this exercise can turn a blank page into a powerful tool for personal change.
