The thing you think you can’t do? Try changing your mind about it

Hey ,

This one’s personal so I’m going to be as honest as I can.

People say “it all starts in the mind” and we treat it like a motivational line. But over the past few months I lived it for real.

For years I had reasons I couldn’t do certain things. I blamed an ulcer. I blamed my sweet tooth. I told myself I needed to eat often. I told myself I couldn’t skip breakfast. Those sounded valid. They sounded real.

Then I watched a conversation on a podcast (Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett, you should listen) and something clicked. I told myself, “No. You will work on this.”

So I tried intermittent fasting. Not a light attempt, a 20:4 window (eat in four hours, fast for 20). I thought I couldn’t. I thought it was impossible. It’s been nearly two months now, and I’m seeing changes: I feel lighter, sharper, and more disciplined.

Here’s the thing: every limitation I believed was mostly in my head. The excuses that felt legitimate were mental stories I kept telling myself. Once I changed the story, I changed the result.

That’s not to say the body, health conditions, or context don’t matter. If you’re thinking about big changes that affect your health, consult a doctor. This is my experience, not a prescription.

But the core truth is this:

Most things that hold you back are mental constructs.

You can change them by choosing a different thought and backing it with action.

Ask yourself:

• What is the thing I think I can’t do?
• Why do I think I can’t do it?
• What’s the worst that could happen if I try?
• What’s the smallest first step I can take today?

Scripture says, “Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the issues of life.” Guard your mind the same way. Your thoughts lead to habits. Habits lead to outcomes. Protect them. Shape them.

A few practical tips that helped me:

• Name the limiting belief out loud. (Write it down.)
• Design one tiny experiment that challenges it for just one week.
• Use small wins as proof that your belief was wrong.
• Celebrate the small shifts, they compound.

If I can be honest: I still fight my mind. I still have cravings. But I also now know I can change the story I tell myself. And that has opened doors.

Tell me one thing you think you can’t do.

Name the belief. Tell me the tiny experiment you’ll try this week to test it. I’ll read every reply.

With you,

Darasimi