Welcome back to my blog! Today, I want to talk about a transformational concept that has changed my life—and helped my clients unlock levels of happiness, love, and success they never dreamed possible. This is an honest reflection on the upper limit problem, something I’ve explored in depth as a certified hypnotherapist, holistic life coach, and meditation teacher. If you’ve ever wondered why you seem to hit a glass ceiling no matter how hard you work, this one is for you.
What Is the Upper Limit Problem?
First, let’s define it simply. The upper limit problem is the invisible barrier in your mind that determines how much success, love, joy, or peace you allow yourself to experience before self-sabotage kicks in. Yes, you read that right: your own subconscious can hold you back, even when you consciously crave more.
I’ve seen this play out in countless ways—with business owners hesitant to charge more for their services, even though their skills and experience justify it, or with people yearning for deep, healthy relationships but pulling back once things start to feel “too” good. Maybe you’ve felt it too: everything’s going well, and suddenly you create chaos or drama out of nowhere. The truth is, your upper limit is usually set by deep-rooted subconscious programming from your childhood, past trauma, or experiences that taught you what is “safe.”
How Self-Sabotage Shows Up
Let me share how this looked for me personally—and for many clients. For example, growing up in a chaotic household taught me that peace didn’t feel safe. When things became calm in my adult life, my nervous system would trigger new stress or drama, pulling me back down to a familiar emotional baseline. The same thing can happen with love and money. Maybe you fell deeply in love once, only to get hurt, and now the idea of opening up again feels unsafe. Or maybe you reached a new financial milestone, only to have it disappear, making you wary of trusting abundance.
Why It’s Hard to Break Through
Here’s the kicker: Even when you know you want more, your subconscious programming works overtime to keep you in your comfort zone. That comfort zone may feel secure, but it isn’t truly fulfilling. I’ve come to believe that if you’re reading this, you’re ready for more, and you deserve to have it—simply because you desire it.
The Path to Breaking Your Upper Limit
So, how do you actually break through that glass ceiling? It starts with awareness. Ask yourself:
- Where in my life do I want more?
- How am I not allowing it in?
Don’t rush this process—these are deep, soulful questions. You might discover that you haven’t let yourself dream bigger in your business, or you’re shying away from intimacy in relationships. That’s not failure—it’s a call to awaken to yourself.
Next, it’s time to do the subconscious work. This can be as simple as daily meditation, journaling, or subconscious rewiring. I designed the Rewired app to make this accessible—50+ meditations that support uncovering the hidden wisdom within. If you’ve struggled with traditional meditation before, trust me, subconscious meditations are different.
If deeper traumas arise—and this is important—seeking support from a professional is crucial. As a hypnotherapist, I help clients process and rewire painful memories, guiding them toward feeling safe with their own desires.
Why Doing the Inner Work Matters
The most profound work of your life is the work you do on yourself. No one else can do it for you. When you break through your upper limit, you open yourself up to a life that feels truly meaningful—a life where you thrive, not just survive.
My challenge to you: take a few minutes today to sit with yourself. Ask those questions. Journal about your desires. Consider what support you might need. The journey to “more” starts within, and you are worthy of it.
If you’re curious about subconscious rewiring, or want to work together, check out the resources linked below or reach out for a consultation. Remember: your upper limit is not fixed. You can always choose more.
Love,
Gianna Badot
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