Rewrite the Story: A Thought Tracker for Transforming Limiting Beliefs

April Moore
Jun 20
2 min read

We all carry quiet, half-finished stories about who we are and what’s possible for us. Most were planted years ago—by family, culture, or an off-hand comment that somehow stuck. Left un-questioned, these stories shape our choices and dim our courage.

Use this Thought Tracker to hold one limiting belief up to the light, examine it with curiosity, and lovingly rewrite it into a truth that serves you. The process is simple, but don’t rush it; depth matters more than speed.

Grab a journal, find a calm corner, and let’s begin.

1. Name the Limiting Belief

Prompt: “The belief that keeps looping in my mind is ______________.”

Write it exactly as it shows up—no editing, no judgment. Giving it language puts a frame around the fog.

2. Identify the Fear Underneath

Prompt: “If this belief weren’t true, I’m afraid that ______________.”

Often the real grip isn’t the belief itself but the fear of what might happen without it. Name the fear to loosen its power.

3. Trace the Voice

Prompt: “This sounds like _________ (parent, teacher, boss, society, inner critic).”

Recognizing the source reminds you that every belief is learned—and therefore rewritable.

4. Ask: “Is It Absolutely True?”

Gather evidence against the belief:

Has it always been true?
Can you recall even one moment that contradicts it?
How would a close friend challenge it?

Facts, no matter how small, create cracks in the story’s armor.

5. Flip the Belief

Rewrite it into a statement that feels true, kind, and powerful—not Pollyanna-sweet, just resonant. Example: “I’ll never bounce back after divorce” ➜ “I’m learning to rebuild a life that honors who I am now.”

Test it: Does it spark a little lift in your chest? Good. If it feels forced, tweak until it lands.

6. Practice the New Thought

Visibility: Post it on your mirror, phone lock screen, or planner.
Embodiment: Act as if it’s already true for one day. How do you sit, speak, decide?
Repetition: Each time the old belief surfaces, thank it for trying to protect you, then restate the new truth.

A Gentle Reminder

You are not your beliefs; you are the author deciding what stays, what evolves, and what blooms. Every time you rewrite a limiting story, you widen the path for possibility—not just for yourself, but for everyone who watches you rise.

Ready to keep rewriting? Share one flipped belief in the comments or tag me on Instagram @still_blooming_co. Your courage might be the seed of someone else’s breakthrough.

Keep blooming,

~April

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