Many self-limiting beliefs, like the fear of making mistakes, are tied to past definitions of success. To overcome these beliefs, you must first update what success looks like for you now. Your old driving principles may no longer serve your new goals.
An action-biased culture pushes us to solve problems immediately. A more sustainable approach is a three-step process: Uncover the underlying belief, Unpack why it exists and how it has served you, and only then Unblock by reframing it and taking new action.
When feeling stuck, start with your desired outcome and work backward. Ask: What action is needed? What feeling enables that action? What thought or belief creates that feeling? This process quickly reveals if your current beliefs are misaligned with your goals, pinpointing where to reframe.
We often treat our values as immutable truths. However, many are learned from early mentors or career environments. It's crucial to periodically question if these are truly your values or adopted principles that no longer serve your current leadership role or life stage.
High-achievers often burn out by over-investing emotionally, driven by an intense internal definition of success. To break this cycle, get external input from stakeholders. Their definition of "good enough" is often more reasonable and can help you recalibrate your own success metrics and boundaries.
Toxic productivity stems from the belief that everything is urgent. Healthy productivity focuses on what matters. Adopting the mantra "I'll do the best that I can with the time that I have" acknowledges constraints and shifts focus to effectiveness and well-being over sheer volume.