The Power of Rewriting Your Narrative: How Your Own Stories Hold You Back

Picture this: a winter's day in 2014, nestled in the Hertfordshire countryside, amidst the rustic charm of a converted barn, a disparate group of individuals converged for a transformative experience.

I found myself confronted with a challenge that struck at the core of my being: relinquishing my trusted note-taking habit during a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Hypnotherapy certification.

My identity as a visual learner hung in the balance.  Yet, beneath the surface, a deeper fear lurked—a fear rooted in years of self-imposed limitations.

My trainer's directive to trust my subconscious mind seemed ridiculous —how could I, with my story of a poor memory, abandon the security of notes? Little did I realize, this resistance stemmed from a deeply ingrained belief, crafted over years of self-doubt and reinforced by past failures.

My mind, in its quest for self-preservation, had woven a tapestry of stories masquerading as truth, beliefs masquerading as fact.

But as the days unfolded, so did a profound realization: our minds, while adept at safeguarding us, often imprison us within self-imposed confines. The stories we tell ourselves subconsciously, to keep us safe, morph into beliefs, dictating our reality and stifling our potential. My "bad memory" had become an immutable truth, significantly hindering both my professional and personal endeavors.

A revelation dawned: the power to rewrite our stories lies within us. Guided by the tools of hypnotherapy and NLP, I let go of the barriers of my own making, and forged a new truth: "I will retain and recall all the information I need and want to, effortlessly."

And almost a decade on, my new narrative has never let me down.

I allowed my 'story' to define me for almost ten years, resulting in it significantly hindering me in my work, in my social interactions, in my self-belief.

The stories we tell ourselves need not define us. The journey from limitation to liberation is not one of ease, but it is one of unparalleled reward.

The next time your inner critic whispers tales of inadequacy, pause.

Challenge your narrative: Is it a reflection of reality, or merely a story born of fear?

I invite you: Dare to challenge the narratives that confine you. In doing so, you may just unearth the limitless potential that lies dormant within.