By Reggie Gates | Jun 13, 2022 | Personal Growth and Mindset
You’re Stronger Than Your Limits.
Imagine what you could accomplish if you weren’t held back by negative self-talk or invisible mental barriers.
As a licensed sports counselor and former athlete, I’ve seen firsthand how often it’s our own mindset—not our ability—that stands in the way. The problem isn’t just the challenges we face. It’s the story we tell ourselves about what’s possible.
The 4-Minute Mile That Changed Everything
On May 6, 1954, a British runner named Roger Bannister made history by running a mile in 3 minutes and 59 seconds—a feat the world thought was physically impossible. For decades, experts and athletes had tried and failed. Doctors even warned it was unsafe.
But Roger believed it was possible. And that belief changed everything.
Since that day, over 20,000 people—including high schoolers—have broken the 4-minute mile barrier. What changed? The human body didn’t. Our belief did.
The Real Barrier Is the One in Your Mind
We all experience self-imposed limits:
- “I’m too old to change careers.”
- “People like me don’t succeed.”
- “I’ve failed before, so I’ll fail again.”
But these limits aren’t facts. They’re just thoughts—and thoughts can be changed.
What if you reframed them?
- “It’s not too late to change—I bring life experience with me.”
- “Success comes from action, not from background.”
- “Failure is feedback, not final.”
This is what we explore in mindset counseling and online therapy in St. George—retraining the brain to work with you instead of against you.
Rewire the Way You Think About What’s Possible
Just like Roger Bannister, the impossible becomes possible when we stop focusing on limits and start leaning into belief. Whether you're struggling with confidence, goals, or self-doubt, therapy can help you see past the barriers.
You don’t need to do it alone.
Let’s Work Together
If you feel stuck behind invisible walls—whether in athletics, relationships, or personal goals—online counseling in St. George can support you in building new beliefs and breaking through.
The impossible? It’s just waiting for someone like you to prove it wrong.
