Category Archives: Self-limiting beliefs

There’s nothing wrong with creating "worst-case" scenarios – as long as you don’t attach negative feelings to those scenarios.

Posted on September 06, 2010 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

When I first heard this statement during a leadership seminar, I somehow knew it was very important and would have far-reaching implications. At that time I preferred to ponder on it later and just noted it down. And since then … Continue reading →

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Self-handicapping: Are you sabotaging yourself to avoid evaluation or failure?

Posted on August 06, 2010 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

I was watching an old episode of Grey’s Anatomy – my only TV addiction – where a lawyer who’s about to take the Bar exam in a few days for the 5th time is brought in for severe burns in … Continue reading →

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“Confidence always needs to be a half-step ahead of competence”

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

This is one of the best pieces of advice I’ve heard of recently. Really, take a moment and let that sink… It is very precise about what should come first and by how much. When you think about it makes … Continue reading →

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Three fundamental human needs (Part 3): Being competent

Posted on Juli 17, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

One of the reasons why many of us are reluctant to try new endeavors is our need to feel competent. Especially if you are used to feeling competent in different domains in your work, relationships or leisurely activities it is … Continue reading →

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Run beyond the boundaries: Changing the self-limiting beliefs

Posted on Juni 18, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

Last time I suggested that you reflect on the self-limiting beliefs (SLBs) if you would like to make better use of your potential to reach your ideal-self and your dreams. If you have a list of these SLBs that have … Continue reading →

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Are you setting yourself up?

Posted on Juni 12, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

‚“Rabbits have a powerful notion of their territory. They stay inside the self-proclaimed boundaries no matter what. Even if a coyote chases them to the brink of their known land, and escape is in sight, they will turn around and … Continue reading →

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