Shift Your Story in 24 Hours: How to Reframe a Limiting Belief Quickly

Have you ever felt like your mind was running on repeat?

I know exactly how that feels.
Years ago, I went through extreme anxiety—my thoughts were like a crowded train station, loud and constant. One thought after another, all competing for my attention, making it impossible to focus on what really mattered.

I learned that the key isn’t to fight these thoughts—it’s to disarm them. And one of the most powerful ways to do that is by reframing a limiting belief. You don’t have to let a belief control your life for years. In fact, you can start shifting it in as little as 24 hours.

My 5-Step Reframe Process

1. Spot the Belief

The first step is awareness.
Ask yourself: What’s the exact sentence playing in my head right now?
Maybe it’s “I’m not ready,” “I’m not good enough,” or “I always mess things up.” Naming the thought makes it visible—and when you see it, you can change it.

2. Label It Playfully

This is where my “Bubbles” technique comes in.
Instead of calling it “anxiety” or “negative thinking,” I call it “Bubbles.” Why? Because bubbles are light, harmless, and they pop quickly.
When the thought appears, I say to myself: “Oh, here come the Bubbles again.”
It instantly takes away the heaviness and reminds me—this is just a passing mental habit, not the truth.

3. Trace Its Origin

Every limiting belief has a birthplace.
Ask: When did I first start believing this? Maybe it came from something someone told you as a child, a moment of failure, or even a cultural expectation.
Understanding where it started helps you see that it isn’t you—it’s just something you picked up.

4. Test Its Truth

Now it’s time to play detective.
Look for evidence that proves the belief wrong.
If your belief is “I’m not ready,” think of all the times you took action before you felt ready—and succeeded anyway.
This breaks the illusion that the belief is a fact.

5. Plant the New Belief

Replace the old belief with something empowering.
Write it down, say it out loud, or record it as a voice memo on your phone.
Example: “I grow stronger with every step I take.”
Then anchor it with action—send the email, schedule the call, take that first small step.

Why This Works

When you name your belief, make it lighter, explore where it came from, challenge its truth, and replace it with something better—you’re rewiring your mind.
And because our brains respond quickly to focused attention, you can feel a shift in just one day.