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If I asked you to list all your beliefs about airports, what might that list look like?
* Stressful
* Exciting
* Safe
* Holidays
* Business
* Boring
* Hindrance
* Gateway
* Fear
* Expense
Now ask yourself: do these beliefs help or hinder your journey through an airport?
Beliefs shape how we navigate life—and even how we experience something as routine as traveling. If you think of airports as overwhelming, you might feel anxious and frustrated. But if you see them as gateways to opportunity or adventure, you’ll likely approach them with a sense of anticipation and excitement.
Why Are We Talking About Airports Instead of Strength Training?
When you set a goal—whether it’s mastering strength training, improving confidence or building a healthier lifestyle—the most critical step is cultivating the belief that you can achieve it.
It’s not enough to think your goal is possible; you need to know it’s possible for you. Without this foundational belief, self-doubt and fear creep in, slowing or even halting your progress.
Self-doubt might show up as procrastination, hesitation or second-guessing your worthiness. This resistance stems from subconscious patterns and past experiences that have shaped limiting beliefs about what’s possible.
What Is a Belief?
A belief is a feeling of certainty about what something means. It’s the mental framework that informs your actions and decisions, like a map guiding you toward your goals.
The challenge? Many beliefs are based on generalised interpretations of past experiences—both positive and negative. For example:
A harsh comment might reinforce the idea that you’re “not good enough.”
A failed attempt might lead to the belief that you’re “not capable.”
While beliefs can be limiting, the good news is they are not fixed. You can reshape them to empower and support your goals.
Self-Doubt and Fear: How They Hinder Progress
Self-doubt often stems from absorbed criticisms and negative self-talk, manifesting as thoughts like:
"I have to be perfect.”
“I’ll never achieve my goals.”
“I’m not good enough.”
“Everyone else is better than me.”
Fear can be both protective and limiting. While it sometimes keeps us safe, it often holds us back from growth. Fear of failure, judgment or the unknown can stop us from taking the necessary risks to achieve our goals.
The Good News: You Can Reprogram Your Mind
Your subconscious mind is programmable. By becoming aware of negative beliefs and questioning their validity, you can begin to replace them with empowering, supportive ones.
Just as you can learn a new skill—like lifting weights or driving a car—you can condition your mind to believe in your potential. Positive self-talk, mental rehearsal and reflecting on your strengths are all powerful tools for building confidence and fostering success.
Belief Wall Exercise
Try this exercise to build a strong foundation for your beliefs. You will need a pen and paper. We are going to build a belief wall, one layer at a time. Start by drawing 4 layers of bricks. Then fill in each layer with the following.
The First Layer: Things I Have Achieved
List achievements where there’s no doubt you succeeded.
Use these as evidence of your capabilities.
The Second Layer: Things I Am Proud Of
Explore what makes these accomplishments meaningful to you.
The Third Layer: My Personal Strengths
Identify the strengths you drew upon to succeed.
The Fourth Layer: My Values
Reflect on why these achievements matter.
Consider what they reveal about your priorities and character.
By stacking these layers, you create a powerful visual representation of your potential and resilience.
Future Vision: Shaping the Path Ahead
Your imagined experience of the future is just as impactful as your past experiences. When you visualise success—whether it’s nailing a lift, reaching a fitness milestone or hitting a personal goal—you evoke real emotions that strengthen motivation and belief.
Visualisation is a powerful technique:
It enhances the mind-body connection, improving coordination and control.
It maximises muscle activation, aiding in strength training.
It reduces the risk of injury by mentally rehearsing proper form and technique.
The Takeaway
Beliefs are the foundation of your actions. By identifying and reshaping limiting beliefs, you unlock the potential to achieve more than you ever thought possible.
Exercises like the Belief Wall and visualisation aren’t just about building confidence—they’re about creating a roadmap to your goals. The things you tell yourself today will define what you can accomplish tomorrow.
So, what new belief will you choose to embrace today?
And until you are ready to believe in yourself, WE believe in you and we believe in our online coaching programme that has helped women like you achieve their goals this year!
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