When it comes to manifesting, one of the biggest obstacles we face isn’t the universe or external circumstances—it’s our own limiting beliefs. These beliefs, deeply rooted in our subconscious, can quietly sabotage even our best efforts to attract what we want.
What Are Limiting Beliefs?
Limiting beliefs are the quiet, often unexamined thoughts that tell us things like:
“I’m not enough.”
“I’m not worthy of this.”
“That’s out of my reach.”
“People like me don’t have things like that.”
They’re the inner voices that whisper doubt and keep us stuck in patterns of scarcity, fear, or self-sabotage. These beliefs can relate to ourselves (“I’m not good enough”) or the thing we want (“That’s too extravagant” or “I shouldn’t want something so flashy”).
Where Do These Beliefs Come From?
Most of our limiting beliefs aren’t even ours to begin with. They often come from childhood, when our subconscious mind is like a sponge, soaking up messages from the people around us.
If you had a critical parent or authority figure in your life, you might have internalized their words as truths. For example:
A parent who often said, “You’re so lazy” might plant a belief that you’re not capable of success.
A teacher or peer who belittled you could instill the idea that you’re not enough.
The subconscious mind doesn’t have the ability to step back and say, “Wait, maybe that person was just having a bad day,” or “This isn’t really about me.” Instead, it takes these messages at face value and starts building your self-image around them.
Why Limiting Beliefs Block Manifestation
Here’s the thing: if you don’t believe you’re worthy of what you’re manifesting, you’re going to struggle to attract it. The subconscious mind is like the engine behind manifestation, and if it’s quietly running on a script that says, “I don’t deserve this,” it will hold you back without you even realizing it.
You might find yourself:
Hesitating to take action that could lead to your goal.
Feeling uncomfortable or guilty about asking for or receiving what you desire.
Sabotaging your efforts because they conflict with your inner beliefs.
Manifestation works best when your subconscious beliefs are aligned with what you want. When you feel worthy, confident, and safe putting yourself out there, you naturally attract the things you desire.
How I Work on My Limiting Beliefs
I know how powerful those old messages can be, which is why I make it a daily practice to reprogram my subconscious mind. One of my favorite tools for this is what I call a Harmonic Whisper.
A Harmonic Whisper is an audio track I’ve created that layers affirmations spoken in different voices. These affirmations are specifically designed to counteract the negative messages I absorbed in childhood. Some of the affirmations I include are:
“I am safe.”
“I have survived everything life has thrown at me and come out stronger.”
“I am worthy and deserving of love, abundance, and joy.”
“I am enough, just as I am.”
Listening to these whispers every day helps to rewrite the old scripts in my subconscious. But harmonic whispers are just one of the tools I use for manifestation. Throughout this journey, I’ll be sharing more techniques and strategies that I personally use, so stay tuned!
Why Alpha States Matter for Affirmations
Here’s a tip that can make affirmations even more powerful: deliver them to your subconscious mind when you’re in an alpha state.
The alpha state is when your brainwaves are slower and more relaxed than in your normal waking state (beta). This often happens when you’re meditating, daydreaming, or just drifting off to sleep. In this state, your subconscious is far more receptive to suggestion, making affirmations more effective.
If you’re in a beta state—fully alert and thinking critically—your conscious mind is more likely to filter out or resist affirmations that don’t align with your current beliefs. By intentionally working with alpha states, you can bypass that resistance and speak directly to the part of your mind that creates lasting change.
Challenging Your Limiting Beliefs: The Power of a Hypnotic Argument
Challenging your limiting beliefs isn’t just about flipping them on their head with a generic affirmation. If you have a belief like, “I don’t deserve nice things,” and you counter it with, “I deserve all the best things,” it might feel hollow if deep down you don’t believe it.
The key is to create a believable and compelling case, or argument, that makes the new belief feel true and bypasses any internal resistance.
Here’s how it works:
Identify the Source of the Belief
Ask yourself: Where did I get this idea?
For example, if you feel unworthy, consider whether that belief might have come from a critical parent or authority figure.
Put the Belief Into Perspective
Recognize that these beliefs often come from someone else’s issues, not your own. For instance: “I feel unworthy because I had a critical parent. But that was their problem, not mine. They may have been dealing with their own struggles, and as a child, I wasn’t able to see that clearly.”
Craft a New, Believable Narrative
Instead of jumping straight to the opposite belief, create a suggestion that feels logical, believable and doesn’t trigger pushback. For example:
Old belief: “I’m not worthy.”
Hypnotic argument: “I learned to feel unworthy because of someone else’s behavior, but that wasn’t a reflection of my true worth. All children are worthy, and so am I.”
Why This Approach Works
The subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish between what’s true and false—it accepts what you consistently feed it. But when you tell yourself something that feels unbelievable or elicits a “yeah, right” reaction, your conscious mind resists the message, and it’s less likely to land.
This approach bridges the gap by creating an argument that both your conscious and subconscious mind can accept. By addressing the belief with a narrative that feels true and grounded, there’s less resistance and more room for the subconscious to absorb the shift.
It’s Worth the Work
Manifestation isn’t just about asking the universe for what you want; it’s about aligning your energy, beliefs, and actions with your desires. When you feel worthy, when you truly know you’re enough, you remove one of the biggest blocks to creating the life you want.
It takes time, and it takes intention, but the results are worth it. The more you work on your beliefs, the more naturally you’ll attract the things you desire—because you’ll finally feel safe and deserving enough to receive them.
Your Turn
Take a moment to reflect:
What are some limiting beliefs you hold about yourself or your desires?
How can you start shifting those beliefs today?
I’d love to hear your thoughts or answer any questions you have about this process. Leave a comment or reach out—I’m always happy to help troubleshoot.
Here’s to feeling worthy and creating the life you deserve!
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