Always struggling with limiting beliefs? In this article, we share 49 inspirational quotes about limiting yourself in various areas of life.
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We all have moments where we feel stuck—whether it’s in our relationships, career, health, finances, or simply our overall happiness. Often, the barriers we face are the limits we place on ourselves. To help break through those mental and emotional blocks, here are 49 motivational quotes, divided into five key areas of life, to inspire you to stop limiting yourself and live a life of growth and possibility.
Quotes About Limiting Yourself in Relationships
Relationships can often be a place where we limit ourselves due to fear, past experiences, or insecurities. I cannot emphasize how much relationships have triggered my limiting beliefs. In fact, many of my limiting beliefs started in relationships – whether it is romantically, friendships or family- and work relations. The quotes below remind us to break free from self-imposed limitations and cultivate more fulfilling connections.
“We accept the love we think we deserve.” – Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
“Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater.” – George Washington Carver
“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” – Ernest Hemingway
“Don’t limit yourself to a relationship that doesn’t make you happy. If they’re not making you a better person, walk away.” – Anonymous
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” – Rumi
“Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality.” – Les Brown
“Love is what we were born with. Fear is what we learned here.” – Marianne Williamson
“The only way to find true happiness is to risk being completely cut open.” – Chuck Palahniuk
“You don’t have to let that one bad relationship define who you are.” – Jojo Moyes
“The moment you stop settling for less is the moment you begin to discover your true worth.” – Anonymous
Quotes About Limiting Yourself in Your Career
Career growth often requires us to push past self-imposed limits, like doubting our skills or being afraid of failure. I cannot count how often throughout my week I experience that I am limiting myself in relation to my career. The quotes below are a good reminder to let go of these limitations and chase our professional dreams.
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent Van Gogh
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” – Roy T. Bennett
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” – Steve Jobs
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” – Henry Ford
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” – Alice Walker
Quotes About Limiting Yourself in Health & Well-being
In the pursuit of health and well-being, we often limit ourselves due to fear of change, procrastination, or not believing in our strength. Many of us try to become fitter or develop better habits, but give up along the way. These quotes motivate us to push beyond these boundaries.
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits.” – Jerry Dunn
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” – Nido Qubein
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden
“You are the one who possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” – Diane von Furstenberg
“Health is not about the weight you lose, but about the life you gain.” – Dr. Josh Axe
“If you don’t take care of yourself, the undertaker will overtake that responsibility for you.” – Carrie Latet
Quotes About Limiting Yourself When it Comes to Money
Money and wealth are areas where self-limiting beliefs often take root. Many people believe they aren’t capable of financial success or feel restricted by their circumstances. If I received a nickle for every time I experience that I am limiting myself in relation to money, I’d really be rich! Relatable? These quotes encourage you to break through those barriers and realize that your financial freedom is within reach.
“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” – Epictetus
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal.” – Maya Angelou
“Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” – Warren Buffet
“The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.” – Anonymous
“You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.” – Dave Ramsey
“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” – Will Rogers
“It’s not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters.” – Margaret Laurence
“The goal isn’t more money. The goal is living life on your terms.” – Chris Brogan
“Rich people have small TVs and big libraries, and poor people have big TVs and small libraries.” – Zig Ziglar
Quotes About Limiting Yourself and your Happiness
Happiness is a state of mind, yet many of us limit ourselves by thinking we don’t deserve it or that it’s out of reach. The following quotes will remind you that happiness is always available to you, and it often depends on how willing you are to embrace it and let go of self-imposed limitations.
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
“The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are, and not who people think you are.” – Goldie Hawn
“Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” – Dalai Lama
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer
“For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” – Aristotle
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius
“Don’t limit your happiness by thinking you need everything to be perfect. Happiness comes when you appreciate the small things.” – Anonymous
“Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln
Stop Limiting Yourself and Start Enjoying!
Limiting beliefs can hold us back from reaching our full potential in every area of life—whether it’s relationships, career, health, finances, or happiness. These 49 motivational quotes serve as a reminder that the only real limits we face are the ones we set for ourselves. By challenging these self-imposed barriers, you can open up new possibilities and achieve a more fulfilling life.
Remember, growth begins with a mindset shift, and you have the power to change the way you think about your own potential. Don’t limit yourself—reach for your highest goals and dreams.
Disclaimer: In this article, we collaborated with AI while writing articles, meaning that we used it as a personal assistant to provide valuable information to our readers. The personal touch through stories and personal examples and the editing of the article have been performed by the author.
