3 limiting beliefs holding you back

[@macroxela]

What I like about Anna's weekly therapy videos is that instead of just explaining, she also provides actual steps we can act on to improve our mental health. I'm truly grateful for that.

[@iamkarenleigh]

I agree, feed your mind with all the good stuff 😁

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

I know she isn't a doctor, so I recommended Healthy Gamer, too. But, at the same time? This. Feels better than the Piles of homework and worksheets I got after I came out of Crisis Stablization lol

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

Like. People wonder why folks aren't turning to professionals for help, and going to KZbinrs. Because. Well. So maybe professionals probably haven't taken them seriously

[@joebaumgart1146]

"One day I got bored, so I put everything on a bagel. All my hopes and dreams, all my school report cards, all my pain, and of course poppy seeds, onions, and salt. Then it caved in on itself and created this"

[@namiko8278]

~ Everything, everywhere, all at once

[@joebaumgart1146]

@@namiko8278 I love that movie!

[@jaccrossan810]

It does not make you a bad person to believe that you are deserving

[@iamkarenleigh]

Absolutely, it's our birthright

[@kevji]

it actually makes you an amazing person who truly is deserving! imagine if every single person believed that they are deserving...

[@luciacuevas611]

Thank you

[@william.the.writer]

I'm saving this and watching this REPEATEDLY. This is hitting me at a crucial time in my life.

[@hannamichi21]

me too!

[@roxanaborjas4062]

Me three!

[@Weiningc66]

Same here. I am at an very low point right now.

[@william.the.writer]

@@Weiningc66 I hope you find what you need 🙏

[@ClearKnowingFeelingHearing]

that's cruuuuucial bro

[@ubiquitousflow]

OMG, NEW HAIR!

[@bellyjellybean248]

I RAN to the comments to say this

[@ubiquitousflow]

@@bellyjellybean248 🤣

[@vtr0104]

Ackchually, it's the same hair, just a new colour :P

[@Tantive]

Don't let YOU be the limiting factor for your positive progression.

[@kevji]

yes! Only YOU can limit YOU.

[@swathi5773]

1. Meditation 2. Journaling 3. Affirmations 4. Self concept 5. Hypnosis 6. Neurolinguistic 7. Shaman 8. Therapy

[@trinaq]

I love your new hair, Anna. I really needed to hear this advice today, and I'm aiming to think more positively. We're so used to thinking negatively, but we're capable of more than we know.

[@pikeyMcBarkin]

I spent the last 3.5 years of my life drowning my own demons in a more positive outlook in life, basically following these steps, though taking the time to observe sunrise and sunsets. It's been a long hard road, but I started to see results after about 18 months. The self assurances got easier, I was able to believe what I was saying just that little bit easier, I was reviewed with kindness and positivity at work. I started to see real life changes in my workplace, and my interactions with friends. but enough about me, I love the new hairdo. Thank you for all your helpful videos. I've been able to put names to my issues because of your hard work. I've been able to properly explain my neuroses to my friends, thanks to your wonderful videos. Thank you Anna.

[@mdtexeira]

It's important to note that while this kind of thinking definitely affects your behavior and how you interact with the world, that does not mean that these thoughts fundamentally affect the reality of the challenges we face. Positive thinking isn't going to solve climate change, or wealth inequality. I only point this out because a lot of people, upon learning how powerful thinking is, apply the concept incorrectly and do what some call 'spiritual bypassing', a process in which someone avoids confronting an existing problem by trying to think it out of existence.

[@Kirk-36Moshpit]

For months, I've been trying to prepare for a YCS (Yu-Gi-Oh Championship Series tournament) back in my home state, which I haven't been back to in 2 years. But I kept self-sabotaging my training because of overconfidence and, subconsciously, feeling like I didn't deserve to, and couldn't, travel there and win. Because it would be a massive change to my status quo, and part of me isn't ready for that change, I think. My point's that this was a pretty timely reminder that there's some stuff in our heads that needs addressing, and thanks. And your hair looks good.

[@stephaniemuse]

I've suffered from PTSD due to childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression... but therapy really helped and I'm entering what I call my "Season of Joy". I am looking forward to the opportunities and possibilities that the future holds. Remember that you are worthy of love and happiness. Healing is not linear. And that you can do this!

[@benadamclimer671]

I’m so grateful for your commitment to learning how we work and making the ideas accessible to everyone. Keep up the hard work!

[@madara.n]

How did I see this right on time??? I was crying my eyes out just a minute ago and now I feel really comforted. Thank you ❤️

[@QueenofRoses777]

Yup me too 😢

[@madara.n]

@@QueenofRoses777 glad to hear 🥺

[@Weebdweeb]

Lmao I have used the "poverty is in my bloodline" before 😅🤣 Didn’t know it was a self sabotage so thanks for the advice

[@verydenise]

This is great! Celebrities you often hear were convinced they would make it big, and they worked til they did. Not that everyone can be a celeb, but we could all take a page out of their book regarding tenacity.

[@Dexington429]

This is the therapy in-between my therapy sessions that I need. Thanks Anna and the new hair is 🔥🔥🔥!

[@andrewvanhorne4359]

In the Ancient Mediterranean, people called this Fate and wrote sad plays about it.

[@edrickcortorreal8994]

If you don't think you can you won't try, if you don't try you won't get results.

[@edrickcortorreal8994]

I'm worthy to have that vision, if you can envision it then it's for you to have, are you going to take the steps to turn it from vision to reality.

[@ratsandpets1133]

I definitely agree in having a positive attitude. I just hope that someone who watches this realizes that we live in a world and communities and families that actively go against these ideas. That is to say, the onus in not just on the individual to “improve” but really we should be demanding more of our community and governments .

[@sakidickerson]

This is so difficult because I feel like my self esteem can't possibly be any lower and I've let it ruin good things in my life over and over. I'm sick of the negative self talk. It's all I've known to the point the concept of self love seems ridiculous to me.

[@misslorblack]

Definitely fall into the worthlessness category, and in the past I did rely a lot on self-deprecating vs self-appreciating, particularly for humour sake. But I'm slowly starting to pivot away from that into a more positive mindset, granted, it's taking years and lots of therapy, and I still have a long way to go. But it's really worth it

[@LeBeautiful]

Know your limits, and work around them. Thanks for the reminder, Anna!

[@mshrey]

I really needed this today after receiving lots of rejections from my top schools

[@fantaguyrealx]

Whoever's reading this, i pray that whatever you're going through gets better and whatever you're struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen

[@invisiblejaguar1]

Thank you kind soul, bless you 🌌

[@elvina_kh_]

thank you🤍

[@LunnikaHoro]

You have an amazing positive and useful videos! Thank you for them! =))

[@nathancaguiat9527]

I didn't know this was the thing I needed to hear battling with my inner demons and inner voice, thank you ❤️

[@shasaeverly9939]

your brain is a muscle just like you have to go to the gym to strengthen your muscles and train them to be healthier, you have to retrain your brain but i can promise you it will not happen in a day, be kind to yourself lovelies and do NOT give up on yourself you are STRONG

[@otters101wow]

I really like your videos! I just wanted to mention that saying “stop” out loud to repetitive thoughts is actually counterproductive. It’s an old belief that it would help prevent unwanted thoughts, but it actually increases them (there’s been a lot of studies on this for OCD). It’s more effective to acknowledge the thought and accept that you have this thought and recognize that it’s not true.

[@BMoll87]

I need to watch this 5 times and take notes.. oh my god. this hit me at the right time in my life.

[@imwendy.]

LOVE THE NEW HAIR COLOUR

[@nectarina3891]

I recommend the book The Mountain is You for anyone who wants to go deep on this topic!

[@SaraLongsChannel]

This was perfect timing. I've been wondering what has been holding me back from achieving my fitness goals and self sabotaging. The helplessness area really fits.

[@steakismeat177]

This is great! One thing I wish she would do in these is to provide some tips specifically for those who’ve been perpetually single as well. Like she’s said “look back on all your past relationships” I’m like,” but what if I haven’t had any?” The rest has been very helpful though

[@JoshCrowe21]

This was exactly what I needed to hear today.

[@Harlenna]

I needed to hear this today to divert a spiral i was starting to go down. Thanks Anna.

[@technicalsupport-eo1ck]

Self talk is so important, thank you for this reminder to continue to focus on this.

[@Janika1123]

I used to believe I could do anything I can put my mind into... and then I got crushed with failure and slowly my mind is spiralling into "I am not good enough (for this)" and... I am not sure if I can make this, but I will try... thanks for letting me know that there is a way to battle it

[@gweihir2277]

Well, this is certainly one of the ways to successful self-sabotage. Can be applied the other way round as well, by having a massively inflated belief about your own skills, what you deserve and what you can achieve. The way that actually works, as so often, is somewhere in the middle.

[@sprihuzza]

your videos come on my feed every few months and somehow each time it's something that i need at that moment .. idk if the youtube algorithm can read my mind or we are spiritually connected but this was much needed rn

[@estellechhun]

wow, this is it, the things I knew deep down but couldnt put words on it. Thank you

[@matthewwilson3305]

I need to rewatch this every month

[@samhann1732]

Hope is The Work we have yet to do. Help is in taking action. Worth is in personal responsibility.

[@traveler-a113]

Your videos are always helpful, but this one has to be the most helpful in a good while. Also, congrats on your new book

[@claraberg1214]

Positive mind sets really do win. I am mostly a very positive person with big dreams. But when I get into my negative thinking it suddenly makes everything that normally works well for me stop going well... so I kick the negative thoughts out and change that. It's best not to let them in for too long!

[@jessikagonzalez1081]

Love the hair ❤

[@decarvaj2256]

It's come to a point where I look forward to seeing Daddy Squarespace in Anna's videos, and I don't want to change that subconscious belief.

[@LuMezIppo]

For some people changing their own thoughts about the self is enough. For others, getting into how they started those thoughts works for them. And some need an outlet to practice thoughts into action during their work towards changing thoughts. I like Anna.

[@katana7977]

thank you anna for the free therapy I needed this, dunno when I started having hopelessness and helplessness but this made me understand myself and what’s been happening to me and why I’ve started having zero initiative on things I used to be motivated to before. thank you so much

[@ubiquitousflow]

Making my next New Year's Resolution eliminating my worthlessness limiting belief

[@PrebenHPedersen]

You are worth every Thing like all other people, find your true self and start to believe.

[@ayuboo89]

i had to rewatch the first two minutes cause i was too busy swooning over your hair. it's gorgeous!! wonderful advice, as always. x

[@fireflythinking1290]

The colors of your videos are really pretty 😊. I think I struggle with "helplessness" the most, I sometimes believe that there is a wall preventing me from connecting with others, or that I don't have the "vitality/motivation" everyone else seems to have and that it is why I can't achieve a lot of things.

[@D4NC3Rable]

I cannot lie the set design color scheme drew me in like a moth to a flame.

[@salvina299]

Why do I connect with this so much

[@l4urali]

Beautiful editing

[@p4l4k0rn]

I have a limiting belief that I don't have anything of value or substance to contribute to a conversation. Which is why I rarely ever leave comments or engage in online spaces. I have a tendency to just read comments but never contribute. So here I am trying to break free from that. Been following your videos for a while now and they are consistently insightful and fun to watch 🙏🏼✨

[@spunkiQT]

It's kind of crazy how often I start crying during Anna's videos that go deep to self-belief issues

[@JohnDoe-bx5op]

This is huge. Epic post bro

[@DessMelissa]

This is nice, I will say though a larger part of the struggle is in addition to these thought paths, I also struggle with lacking dreams and direction for them in general

[@tracyalan7201]

Wow. I'm actually dazzled by the hair color. I had to comment just to really hear the contents which is good. Thanks.

[@hanizaki7]

Thank you, Anna 🥰

[@themuslimah1993]

Wow thanks for this! I needed this especially going through midterms and not doing the best my self esteem has taken a huge nose dive!

[@nyankrauss]

4:20 such a supportive daddy, lucky Anna :3

[@Overworlder7]

This was fantastic! I've let limiting stories like this hold me back for decades. Learning to let go is a long process but so worth it.

[@sulekhas8785]

Wow i need to hear this - the timing is exactly right

[@the.intentapp]

It reminds me of a podcast channel Unlabelling Effect that features lifestyle topics like these

[@ItsMePhoebe]

This couldn't have come at a better time for me

[@Sophieslazy]

I really should start practicing this, by telling myself positive stuff out loud while looking in the mirror like once or twice a day. Thanks Anna, for the extra push as always!

[@emmanuelsalako7370]

Thanks for sharing the word was so worth it and it's well packaged breaking stereotypes and setting people free.

[@cutesyangie]

I love when you break down reality. Feel like I’ve been in a liminal space for so long

[@neda7635]

THANK YOU ANNA I LOVE YOU 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@SRKanai1]

I needed this in a big fat way! Thank you, Anna!

[@brandonthevampireslayer]

Pinpointing always and nevers!!! Yesssss

[@ashlyngonsalves1862]

I'm so lucky that I subscribed to ana. love you babe ❤️

[@willyct207]

Great to see you Miss Akana!!

[@Alexcutspie]

ding 🛎 ding ✔️ and ding 🛎 and this is why i’ve watched you since 2011

[@jkc7134]

Enjoying how short n concise these videos are.

[@yineo]

oh my god Anna you came out swinging with the hard hitting good advice this time, holy crap

[@beatpirate8]

It’s really helpful to journal and then cross off things and change your beliefs

[@FervidlyCurious]

Your videos are so beautiful and such efforts have been put to aesthetics, but that’s just Cherry The Cake is Your Content ❤❤❤

[@shasaeverly9939]

i'm going through this at the moment i really appreciate this thank you

[@windyforecast2091]

These videos are so great!!! Making mental health techniques accessible and digestible for everyone!

[@pachisoyyo]

As important as this is, it can support another limiting belief: That this beliefs can be changed without changing the system that reinforces them. We are bombarded every day with racism, misogyny, homophobia, and other forms of systemic marginalization that reinforce hopefulness, helplessness and worthlessness. As important as it is to start with us and go to therapy, if we do not fight for systemic change, those beliefs systems will survive us.

[@tabinator9282]

anna that hair colour looks amazing on you!

[@themaggattack]

Anna's advice here is so spot on. Reframing subconscious beliefs/ automatic negative thoughts. It's amazing how concious we can become of thoughts that use to be subconcious. When we become actively concious of them, we can reframe them. We can retrain our brains. Three cheers for neuroplasticity!

[@Leelz247]

I've said literally all of this crap to myself today all day long.

[@mushroomlena]

This is exactly what I’ve been working on lately along with therapy. My limiting beliefs had really been beating me up and I was getting in my own way. It’s a long, hard process to recognize where our negative voices originated and start turning them into more balanced thoughts.

[@rywannabe1701]

this is really what i needed to hear today

[@Residentevilfan1989]

A good way of putting it. I like this. I feel like you aren't overselling yourself.

[@kevintse2870]

I have a worthless belief and I always reinforce it with different reasons.

[@beatpirate8]

It’s a constant thing I have to do. Like jogging. It requires consistency and diligence. If I don’t jog and exercise weekly I get sloppy . Mindset stamina is the same thing. I have to work on it always or I get sloppy and negative thoughts overwhelm me again. Thx for these tips and reminders!

[@longlostkryptonian5797]

Priceless advice.

[@willythemailboy2]

This sounds incredibly dangerous, like you're setting yourself up for suicidal levels of disappointment when (not if) those beliefs turn out to have been accurate.

[@kilenacoste5953]

Oh, love the hair.

[@Lhouse810]

Seriously, those 3 things are exactly who I am. I need to start thinking more positive. Thank you much anna!

[@fatemakhambati5943]

You’re the friend I always wanted!❤

[@CA-ig3ne]

I worry about finally believing that I am attractive to others or just in general and then seeing myself in a mirror and feeling crushed (which happens a lot) or being rejected by someone I like because they aren't attracted to me. Being disappointed in mirrors and fearing the greater potential let down from not being liked holds me back from self-acceptance for not looking the way I think I should to be beautiful.

[@tarymarrodrigueznieto3551]

Any practical advice for dealing with hopelessness? Also, cute new hair! 💕

[@BlindEyeTwist]

You might need to give more input, what exactly you are struggling with, but in general I would say: You most likely won't get what you want, if you go for it, but if you don't try you definitely won't get it. So, it's up to you, if something is worth the effort, I guess. 🤷‍♂️ Not sure, if it was really helpful, but just how I see things. 😂 Also maybe Survivorship Bias might will help you to feel better about yourself, if you are not successful in whatever Area. 😅

[@AnotherAnonymousMan]

Wow this one cut deep. No wonder I avoided watching it😅. But I needed to hear this, and imma watch it every damn week so I don't slide back into old thinking!✌️✌️✌️

[@kvmiko]

Thanks big sis 🥺🥺