When this happens, you're not always aware of it at first, and it usually has more to do with your emotional state than anything else. These roadblocks that you create for yourself come from fears and limiting beliefs. We make decisions about what is and isn't possible in our lives (and careers) based on these subconscious factors that play out without our awareness at times.
It often takes hitting a pretty hard block in the road and deep frustration and disappointment before you can start to realize that you are getting in your own way, blocking the success you really want to manifest in your life.
Getting really clear about your heart's desire can be a challenge if there are roadblocks in the way. Roadblocks can include conscious or subconscious fears, limiting beliefs, self-sabotaging habits, procrastination, your own doubts, and the doubts of people in your life.
What you may not know is that roadblocks - those subconscious fears, habits or patterns - are there to protect you, even if they aren't really helping you attain your goals at the moment. So it can be very helpful to approach them from a gentle place of compassion in order to best learn what you need to move forward from that stuck place.
Often these fears and beliefs about who we are and how we are supposed to act are put into place by our minds while we are still children. We make up rules about what we're supposed to do based on our limited understanding of what's happening in our environment. These assumptions continue to play out in adulthood until we challenge and unravel them so that we can move forward in our lives.
So how do you get out of your own way?
Trust yourself and your inner guidance. I think this is the hardest part. Often, on some level, I know what I need to do to overcome or remove the roadblocks in my way. Yet, what I need to do is often something I don't like or don't believe. I think this is true for most of us.
And yet accessing your inner guidance is not something most of us are good at. We look to others to figure out what's right or wrong, instead of looking inside our hearts to find out what's exactly what we need and desire.
Developing the skill of listening to your inner wisdom is crucial to quickly and gently overcoming the emotional roadblocks that get in the way.
Even if you don't like or don't believe the inner wisdom you receive when you listen to your heart for guidance, I want you to take that step anyways. Suspend disbelief, and just try it and see what happens before you judge it. Even if you don't like it.
Developing the confidence to trust your inner guidance and take those steps to move forward takes practice, and it's what sets you up to be successful in creating the life you desire.
Your Transformational Homework this week:
Sit or recline comfortably somewhere you won't be disturbed for about 30 minutes. Have your journal with you. Relax.
Ask yourself this question: "What's holding me back from achieving this practice?" and just wait with an open mind for an answer to float into your mind.
Once you have an idea in mind about your biggest or most urgent roadblock, bring it to mind. Reflect on it, but don't give up.
Ask yourself these questions: "How does this roadblock serve me? How is it protecting me or what is it giving me?"
Once you have clarity about your most pressing roadblock, it's now time to find out how to get around it. Ask yourself: "What step can I take right now to get around or remove this road block and move closer to achieving my vision?"
Write down all your observations, thoughts and feelings in your journal. Also write down the step that came to you for getting around or removing the roadblock that's challenging you right now.
Not great at listening to your inner guidance on your own?
Download Joanna's guided meditation for overcoming roadblocks from her Lulu store here, or schedule a private breakthrough session with Joanna on the phone or in person.
It often takes hitting a pretty hard block in the road and deep frustration and disappointment before you can start to realize that you are getting in your own way, blocking the success you really want to manifest in your life.
Getting really clear about your heart's desire can be a challenge if there are roadblocks in the way. Roadblocks can include conscious or subconscious fears, limiting beliefs, self-sabotaging habits, procrastination, your own doubts, and the doubts of people in your life.
What you may not know is that roadblocks - those subconscious fears, habits or patterns - are there to protect you, even if they aren't really helping you attain your goals at the moment. So it can be very helpful to approach them from a gentle place of compassion in order to best learn what you need to move forward from that stuck place.
Often these fears and beliefs about who we are and how we are supposed to act are put into place by our minds while we are still children. We make up rules about what we're supposed to do based on our limited understanding of what's happening in our environment. These assumptions continue to play out in adulthood until we challenge and unravel them so that we can move forward in our lives.
So how do you get out of your own way?
Trust yourself and your inner guidance. I think this is the hardest part. Often, on some level, I know what I need to do to overcome or remove the roadblocks in my way. Yet, what I need to do is often something I don't like or don't believe. I think this is true for most of us.
And yet accessing your inner guidance is not something most of us are good at. We look to others to figure out what's right or wrong, instead of looking inside our hearts to find out what's exactly what we need and desire.
Developing the skill of listening to your inner wisdom is crucial to quickly and gently overcoming the emotional roadblocks that get in the way.
Even if you don't like or don't believe the inner wisdom you receive when you listen to your heart for guidance, I want you to take that step anyways. Suspend disbelief, and just try it and see what happens before you judge it. Even if you don't like it.
Developing the confidence to trust your inner guidance and take those steps to move forward takes practice, and it's what sets you up to be successful in creating the life you desire.
Your Transformational Homework this week:
Sit or recline comfortably somewhere you won't be disturbed for about 30 minutes. Have your journal with you. Relax.
Ask yourself this question: "What's holding me back from achieving this practice?" and just wait with an open mind for an answer to float into your mind.
Once you have an idea in mind about your biggest or most urgent roadblock, bring it to mind. Reflect on it, but don't give up.
Ask yourself these questions: "How does this roadblock serve me? How is it protecting me or what is it giving me?"
Once you have clarity about your most pressing roadblock, it's now time to find out how to get around it. Ask yourself: "What step can I take right now to get around or remove this road block and move closer to achieving my vision?"
Write down all your observations, thoughts and feelings in your journal. Also write down the step that came to you for getting around or removing the roadblock that's challenging you right now.
Not great at listening to your inner guidance on your own?
Download Joanna's guided meditation for overcoming roadblocks from her Lulu store here, or schedule a private breakthrough session with Joanna on the phone or in person.
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