<p><b>I think of mental blocks as confusion.</b> When your mind <br />is clear and open your creative ideas percolate, bubble <br />up and turn into inspired actions.<br />You feel like you are in the flow. It is a great feeling<br />because you are moving forward, generating new ideas, <br />taking risks and making positive changes. <br /><br /><b>Confusion causes a block in the pipeline.</b> You feel <br />unable to move forward and your energy begins to<br />drain. You had this great idea and then part way there you<br />begin feeling self-doubt, fear or insecurity and those<br />emotions are in conflict with your original <br />inspiration. As a result you feel stuck. <br /><br /><b>This happens for me when I am writing.</b> People call it <br />writers block in an attempt to make it normal and<br />okay. But really it is only a mind-set and confusion <br />somewhere in the process. It's flowing really well and <br />then suddenly wham, its not flowing. I have learned <br />techniques to get past those blocks. I go for walks, listen to<br />baroque music or take my computer to a cafe.<br /><br /><b>Other situations are more challenging.</b> Sometimes its<br />about changing a habit. I had a client who was<br />stressed from working too many long hours in his<br />business. He hated how he felt but didn't trust his<br />employees enough to delegate. He felt stuck. There is<br />always a way to get past the block. In his case I<br />asked him what he would need in order to feel more<br />trusting of his employees. That new question opened<br />up the flow as he was not used to doing anything but<br />complain and be stressed. <br /><br />T<b>he main thing to remember</b> is that mental blocks are<br />not permanent or immoveable. They are only a state of mind.<br />It was your confusion that created them in the first place so it is within your own power to move past them as well. <br /><br />Here are five easy things that can help you to move<br />past your mental blocks.<br /><br /><b>1. Find someone impartial to talk to</b>. Another person's<br />objectivity can help you to see a little clearer. <br /><br /><b>2. Take an action even if you are not sure</b> if it will<br />work. Any movement will put you into a new frame of<br />mind which frees up the energy.<br /><br /><b>3. Ask yourself what you gain from staying blocked? </b><br />You may not like what you hear but it can help you to<br />see how your fears or insecurities are in the drivers<br />seat.<br /><br /><b>4. Change your language.</b> If you say things like,<br />"It's too difficult, or too complicated" this<br />negative self-talk will keep you feeling stuck. Say,<br />"I am doing it, I am no longer blocked." Notice how<br />that feels liberating.<br /><br /><b>5. Move your body</b> and your mind will move too.<br /><br />Remember to celebrate your mind. It is your greatest<br />gift. With your mind you have the opportunity and resources to move through any challenges and find solutions to any problems. Keep the pipeline open and your creativity will flow and your business ideas will grow.<br /> <br /><br /> </p>
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<p>Mental blocks are blocks in the pipeline and confusion of energy. Here are five easy things to do to change your state of mind.</p>
Removing Mental Blocks That Keep You Stuck
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