Limiting beliefs feel like facts but function as self-fulfilling prophecies: “I have no willpower,” “I’ve always been heavy,” “This doesn’t work for me.” Research by Dweck on mindset shows these become permission to fail. The belief isn’t experienced as opinion — it feels like established truth. Identifying and questioning it is the first step.
This companion covers how limiting beliefs work, common ones about eating, questions to challenge them, and replacement beliefs. (3 min read)