I used to believe…
❌ Anything short of 100% was a cop-out
❌ In all or nothing
❌ In being perfect
❌ Being vulnerable & asking for help was a sign of weakness
❌ That certain foods were fattening or bad for me
❌ And I should feel guilty after eating said foods
❌ That exercising to exhaustion was a sign of commitment
❌ That there was a secret to success, I just hadn’t found it yet
❌ The harder I worked the better I’d get
❌ That my body was damaged and broken
❌ I had to come across in a certain way
This led me to…
⚠️ Constantly play small in case I failed ⚠️
⚠️ Hide my true self ⚠️
⚠️ Believe I was an imposter ⚠️
I used to believe, but through overcoming the challenges I’ve faced and the challenges I voluntarily set for myself, by asking for help, hiring coaches and mentors, and an endless thirst for knowledge (thank you imposter syndrome)
✅ I now believe…
✅ In challenging the status quo
✅ In questioning everything
✅ In searching for what works for me
✅ In common sense
✅ In aiming for progression, not perfection
✅ In focusing on the process, not the outcome
I also realise…
✅ Showing vulnerability takes strength
✅ My mind can be a powerful ally when I challenge my limiting beliefs
✅ That there is no such thing as a fattening food
✅ And broccoli can make you fat (true story)
✅ Consistency beats intensity every time
✅ To make meaningful progress, focus on the facts, not the feelings
✅ That there is no failure, only feedback
✅ My body is my greatest teacher
✅ Helping others helps me infinitely more
I now believe in me
I also believe if someone like me can make these massive shifts, then you can too
Cheers