4 Sneaky Limiting Beliefs That Are Holding You Back from Living Your “Some-Day” Life

4 Sneaky Limiting Beliefs That Are Holding You Back from Living Your “Some-Day” Life

You know what?

There’s a whole lot of noise out there about goal-setting and personal growth, and it’s easy to feel like you’re doing “all the right things” and still not making progress toward the life you really want.

Before I started taking bold action toward my “some-day” goals, I made vision boards, planned, read all the things, worked with the “gurus”—and still found myself stuck. One person would say “just manifest it,” another would say “work harder.” Oh good land, stop! But none of that addressed what was really going on inside me.

The truth?

A lot of what keeps us stuck isn’t what’s on our to-do list—it’s what’s buried deep in our belief system.

I recently did a Bold Action Challenge (you can read about it here: Bold Action Challenge). You may recall or even did the challenge with me where I set three specific goals. I met two of them (yeah!): I made the big decision I’d been avoiding and completed a tough 3-day fast (yes—just water and vegetables!). Was it enjoyable? Not at all. But I learned two important things:

1. I can do hard, even distasteful things when I set my mind to it (oh and if I have a reason to, which I did).
   
2. I lost 3 pounds—bonus! 😄
   

The third goal—my financial plan—is still pending, and that’s okay. Progress is progress.

Now, this week I want to help you identify 4 limiting beliefs that may be holding you back from your “some-day” life (goals). These are sneaky. They don’t shout. They whisper.

And they hold a lot of power—unless we do something about them.

Limiting Belief #1: “I just don’t have what it takes.”

This one hits deep. Maybe your inner voice tells you you’re not equipped for that next big thing. It doesn’t always come out in words—it shows up as hesitation, procrastination, and fear.

But let me tell you something: That voice is lying. And worse—it’s robbing you of the God-given purpose you were designed for.

The Bible tells us in Psalm 139:13–14 that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. You were knit together with intention and purpose. And in Titus 3:4–7, we’re reminded of God’s mercy and the renewal that comes through the Holy Spirit—not because of anything we’ve done, but because of His love.

How to turn it into your superpower:

• Start affirming what God says about you, not what your fears say.
  
• Write out Psalm 139:14 and put it where you’ll see it every day.
  
• Take one action today that defies that voice—no matter how small.
  

Need a little help getting started? Check out the Bold Action Challenge or dive deeper with my devotional Good Ground The Parable of the Sower Printable Bible—a powerful study on the Parable of the Sower and how to plant your life in the right soil.

Limiting Belief #2: “I’m not worthy.”

This one often lives in the background. You may not say it out loud, but it lingers. It shows up when you don’t ask for what you need… when you settle… when you stop dreaming big.

But here’s the truth: Your worth is not based on what you do, how much you’ve failed, or how others have treated you. It’s based on who you are in Christ.

Titus 3:4–7 reminds us that God saved us, not because we were worthy—but because He is merciful.

How to turn it into your superpower:

• Recognize the lie: If you feel unworthy, ask, “Where did I learn this?”
  
• Replace the lie with God’s truth. Speak Psalm 139:14 aloud.
  
• Surround yourself with people and scriptures that remind you who you are.
  

You were made on purpose for a purpose.

Limiting Belief #3: “I don’t have time.”

How often do we say this? “I’ll work on my dream when things calm down.” Spoiler alert: They won’t. Life doesn’t hand you extra time—you have to take it.

When you say you don’t have time, you’re really saying, “It’s not a priority right now.”

How to turn it into your superpower:

• Get brutally honest: Is what you’re doing today moving you toward your “some-day” life?
  
• Audit your day. What’s “stuff,” and what’s purpose-driven?
  
• Reclaim even 15 minutes. That’s 1% of your day. Use it wisely and intentionally.
  

Set boundaries. Say no to the good so you can say yes to the best.

Limiting Belief #4: “Why try? I always fail.”

This one is the most dangerous because it sounds like evidence. And, I’ll just be frank here, it’s a cop out! Plain and simple. You’ve failed before, so you’ll fail again, right?

Wrong.

That’s not fact. That’s fear dressed up like proof.

And honestly? That’s a lazy mindset that develops after too many disappointments. It’s easier to stop trying than to risk failing again.

But God never called you to be “safe”—He called you to be faithful.

How to turn it into your superpower:

• Reframe failure: It’s not the end—it’s feedback.
  
• Take a tiny step. Acknowledge your effort, not just the outcome.
  
• Remember that seeds planted in bad soil won’t grow. But when you prepare the right soil (your mindset and faith), you’re setting up for a different harvest.
  

Want to dig deeper into this idea? My printable insightful and unique devotional Good Ground walks you through the Parable of the Sower and shows you how to prepare your heart—and your life—for real, lasting growth.

You’re making great progress!

It’s time to stop letting your beliefs boss you around. Write down the lies that have been holding you back. Acknowledge them. And then rewrite them into truths.

You are capable. You are worthy. You do have time. You are not your past.

Need a little help getting started?

👉 Grab Good Ground The Parable of the Sower Printable Bible Study, my downloadable devotional on the Parable of the Sower, and start planting your goals in soil that’s ready for growth:
Get it here

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You’ve got this, friend.

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