Reclaim your Power: 3 Ways to Unlearn Limiting Beliefs

Yalanda Price
Apr 8
2 min read

Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and are hesitating about what your next moves should be? Or does your fear seem to have no source? That invisible wall you’ve hit is called limiting beliefs—deep-seated thoughts that tell us what we can’t do, shouldn’t want, or won’t ever become.

Limiting beliefs are sneaky. They’re formed from past experiences, societal expectations, cultural narratives, or voices we internalized long ago. But here’s the truth: You are not your beliefs. What was learned can be unlearned.

Let’s explore 3 powerful ways to break free from limiting beliefs and step into a mindset aligned with your highest self.

1. Identify and Challenge the Belief

Awareness is the first key to transformation. Ask yourself:

What belief is holding me back right now?
Where did it come from?
Is it true—or just familiar?

Maybe you were told as a child that being “too much” makes people uncomfortable; now, you silence your voice. Or perhaps you saw failure once and decided you’d never try again.

Try this: Write the belief down. Then, next to it, write the reasons why it isn’t true. Gather evidence from your own life—big wins, compliments, even moments of bravery.

Reframe it: “I’ll never be successful” becomes → “I’m learning, growing, and creating success on my terms.”

2. Reprogram with Affirmations & Visualization

Once you've identified the belief, it's time to overwrite it. The subconscious mind is like a garden—whatever you plant, it will grow. So plant what you want to believe.

Use affirmations that speak directly to your worth, power, and potential. Repeat them daily. Write them on sticky notes. Say them in the mirror. Feel them.

Pair this with visualization—close your eyes and see yourself thriving. Imagine living free from that old belief. What does it feel like? Who are you when you're no longer held back?

✨ Affirmation✨ “I am enough. I am aligned. I am free to become all that I am meant to be.”

3. Practice Mindfulness Daily

Unlearning isn’t a one-time event—it’s a daily practice. Mindfulness helps you catch those old beliefs when they sneak in.

When you notice a negative thought, pause.

Take a deep breath.
Acknowledge the thought without judgment.
Choose a new response rooted in awareness, not autopilot.

Over time, mindfulness becomes your inner compass, guiding you back to your truth.

🌻 Final Thoughts🌻

Unlearning limiting beliefs is a sacred act of self-liberation. It’s choosing YOU—over fear, over old stories, over anything that dims your light.

You are not broken. You are becoming. Every belief you release is a step closer to your most authentic, aligned, and abundant self.

Want to go deeper?

Download a chapter from Mindful Mastery: Empower Your Mind. Connect with the Divine workbook I created to help you begin this journey of unlearning.

✨Ready for the glow-up within? Ashe & amen. ✨