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3 More Ways to Push Past Your (Supposed) Limits
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Look Out For “They” Language
When your beliefs refer to an ambiguous “they, ” there’s a good sign that they’re manufactured and not real. Statements like, “They’ll never give me a shot, ” or, “They’re going to know I’m too…, ” are good examples.
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Fake It ‘Till You Make It
It can be beneficial to find a role model and engage in some healthy imitation. Done well, it can give you some confidence.
You shouldn’t copy everything about the person. But notice how they act and try mimicking their successful habits until you can adapt them to your own style.
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Build In Recovery Time
Desperation can drive you to push constantly against the boundaries constraining you. But, to avoid burning out, it may be better to tackle your limitations in pulses, with adequate time to reflect and recover between each bout of intense effort.
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Fear can harm you
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Knowing that fear has the potential to harm you can help you set it aside. Fold up that fear, put it in a box, and promise you'll get back to it later at a less dangerous time.
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You may think it's your judgment deciding that something is dangerous and you should be afraid, but what actually happens is that fear chemicals are flooding into your brain.
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Commit to doing one nice thing
... for yourself every day.
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Listen to yourself
We often criticize ourselves in our own heads and that damages our confidence.
Refrain from talking to yourself in negative terms. Know that you're good enough.
Forgive yourself
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Accept that you're stuck inside your own imperfect skin.
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Make Some Space
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Learn From Losses
While overcoming your limitations, you’ll likely experience failure and you should scour those for lessons.
Use a Little Healthy Imitation
It can be beneficial to find a role model and engage in some healthy imitation. Done well, it can give you some confidence.
You shouldn’t copy everything about the person. But notice how they act and try mimicking their successful habits until you can adapt them to your own style.