The idea of things holding us back is on my mind. Holding back as in: to hinder progress or achievement; to restrain; to keep from advancing to the next stage, grade, or level; to keep oneself in check; to refrain from revealing or parting with something. Synonyms: clog, cramp, embarrass, encumber, fetter, handcuff, handicap, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hamper, hold up, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, short-circuit, stymie, tie up, trammel.
Sounds a lot like being shackled and stuck in a never-ending, inhibited, embarrassing comfort zone, doesn't it?...
Unfortunately, most of us end up in this beige waiting place of clog, cramp and fetter every once in a while. (You know I'm right.)
Sometimes we know we are holding ourselves back. Sometimes we blame it on others, on situations or circumstances.
Most of the time, with a little effort, we really can push through the obstructions. All it takes is a little awareness and a little... wait for it... courage.
Here are five of the major culprits that take any and every opportunity to hog-tie and hobble us (and some tips on how to escape them like Houdini):
1) The Self Critic
Spend time judging and criticizing yourself and I guarantee you will never get anywhere. If you want to stay stuck, complain about everyone judging you all the time and keep on judging yourself. However, if you want to move forward, put your AutoCritic on MUTE. And move it!
2) The Dream Doubter
If you don't believe in your own dreams, who the heck will?? Go ahead - keep telling yourself that you'll never make it as a musician or a dancer or an actor. Guess what will happen? You will end up being right.
3) The Passenger
If you don't take the driver's seat and keep your hands on the wheel, you are just going along for the ride. It's easy to let someone else take charge of your life. But what happens when you want to take it back?? If you hand over the keys, you also give up making decisions on the route and destination. Demand your keys back. Today!
4) The Trash Can
Ever notice how Negative Nellies, Debbie Downers and Donna Drama Queens tend to dump their crappy stuff on people all the time? Guess what that makes us?... Yep, the Trash Can. Don't put up with it another minute! Respect yourself and tell your dumper to dump somewhere else. Say goodbye if they won't, or tune them out if you can't. You will be much better off in the long run.
5) The Pessimistic Procrastinator
When you spend your time thinking about why you're not good enough, not smart enough, not fast enough, not whatever enough, it's easy to tell yourself that there's no point in doing anything ambitious. If you want to get things done, why not be nice to yourself? Why not give yourself a little credit for being enough? Don't waste time thinking about the negatives. It takes just as much energy to spin them positively instead. Thoughts become things, you've heard that, right? Why not choose good things?
Bonus: The Excuse Maker
Making excuses never made anyone a millionaire. Make excuses for staying stuck if you want to stay stuck. But, if you want to move ahead, ditch the excuses. Start looking for ways to JUST DO IT.
Hey there! I'm Pamela C Wills, Ringleader of The Creative Revolution. I'm an award-winning Choreographer and published Author with a passion for business -- YOUR business. I teach up-and-coming performing Artists of all stripes just like you how to successfully embrace your inner BADASS with confidence, navigate opportunity with ease and take your talents to the next level. My popular programs and services help my clients level up and make ginormous leaps with the creative passions that they just can't live without.
Want to start leveling up? Join The Guild at http://www.pamelacwills.com/ guild for the attention and support you crave for just $19 per month!
By Pamela C Wills
Article Source: Don't Hold Back
Sounds a lot like being shackled and stuck in a never-ending, inhibited, embarrassing comfort zone, doesn't it?...
Unfortunately, most of us end up in this beige waiting place of clog, cramp and fetter every once in a while. (You know I'm right.)
Sometimes we know we are holding ourselves back. Sometimes we blame it on others, on situations or circumstances.
Most of the time, with a little effort, we really can push through the obstructions. All it takes is a little awareness and a little... wait for it... courage.
Here are five of the major culprits that take any and every opportunity to hog-tie and hobble us (and some tips on how to escape them like Houdini):
1) The Self Critic
Spend time judging and criticizing yourself and I guarantee you will never get anywhere. If you want to stay stuck, complain about everyone judging you all the time and keep on judging yourself. However, if you want to move forward, put your AutoCritic on MUTE. And move it!
2) The Dream Doubter
If you don't believe in your own dreams, who the heck will?? Go ahead - keep telling yourself that you'll never make it as a musician or a dancer or an actor. Guess what will happen? You will end up being right.
3) The Passenger
If you don't take the driver's seat and keep your hands on the wheel, you are just going along for the ride. It's easy to let someone else take charge of your life. But what happens when you want to take it back?? If you hand over the keys, you also give up making decisions on the route and destination. Demand your keys back. Today!
4) The Trash Can
Ever notice how Negative Nellies, Debbie Downers and Donna Drama Queens tend to dump their crappy stuff on people all the time? Guess what that makes us?... Yep, the Trash Can. Don't put up with it another minute! Respect yourself and tell your dumper to dump somewhere else. Say goodbye if they won't, or tune them out if you can't. You will be much better off in the long run.
5) The Pessimistic Procrastinator
When you spend your time thinking about why you're not good enough, not smart enough, not fast enough, not whatever enough, it's easy to tell yourself that there's no point in doing anything ambitious. If you want to get things done, why not be nice to yourself? Why not give yourself a little credit for being enough? Don't waste time thinking about the negatives. It takes just as much energy to spin them positively instead. Thoughts become things, you've heard that, right? Why not choose good things?
Bonus: The Excuse Maker
Making excuses never made anyone a millionaire. Make excuses for staying stuck if you want to stay stuck. But, if you want to move ahead, ditch the excuses. Start looking for ways to JUST DO IT.
Hey there! I'm Pamela C Wills, Ringleader of The Creative Revolution. I'm an award-winning Choreographer and published Author with a passion for business -- YOUR business. I teach up-and-coming performing Artists of all stripes just like you how to successfully embrace your inner BADASS with confidence, navigate opportunity with ease and take your talents to the next level. My popular programs and services help my clients level up and make ginormous leaps with the creative passions that they just can't live without.
Want to start leveling up? Join The Guild at http://www.pamelacwills.com/ guild for the attention and support you crave for just $19 per month!
By Pamela C Wills
Article Source: Don't Hold Back
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