Limiting beliefs are thoughts or assumptions that act as mental roadblocks, convincing us that certain things aren’t possible. These beliefs are often deeply ingrained, typically formed from past experiences, fears, or even inherited patterns from others around us. You might not even be aware of them, but they can show up in subtle ways in your business.
In this blog I’m going to dive into this topic and explore the key differences between reactivity and toxicity, and how understanding these can help you protect your emotional well-being.
A trigger is anything in your environment that taps into an unresolved emotional wound. It’s the salt on the wound. If you had a physical cut on your hand and someone poured salt on it, it would hurt. But if your skin was healed, the salt wouldn’t bother you at all.
Reactivity is a survival mechanism. When we react, it’s because our nervous system perceives a threat, even if it’s not an immediate physical danger. Reactivity is fast, automatic, and exaggerated—our bodies are primed to act quickly to avoid harm.