A teenager client of mine thought that those who got highest marks or are toppers are all Nerds. 📅

They just reproduce everything in textbooks word by word. Their favorite hobby is reading textbooks and anything and everything they can lay their hands on.

In a nutshell they are dull and boring individuals.

Reminders that this is a figment of his imaginations fell on deaf ears.

Till he could just manage to pass and was told to up his game if he wanted to pursue his desired subjects in grade 11.

As a coach I just suggested that he study as much as he can without missing his playtime or sleep or family dinners.🍝 🥪

🌈Just to get that he worked hard and came out in flying colors.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝

He achieved his scores without missing out on anything🎯

Upon reflection, he realized he had erected a barrier around himself—a strong limiting belief that success required sacrificing everything else.

So, It stemmed from classroom banter, where kids teased high achievers, labelling them as perpetual studiers who never took a break.

My Teenager client’s story is a reminder of how limiting beliefs can hold us back, shaping our perceptions and constraining our potential. But it's not the end of the road.

Through introspection and guidance, we can challenge and overcome these beliefs.

Let's break free from the constraints of our own making. Don't let limiting beliefs dictate your path. Embrace our potential, pursue our goals, and reach for the stars!