Hello,
I'm Chantal,
Reiki Master Shanti.
Thank you for joining me in Meditative Guide number two,
Where I will share with you some ideas on how to stop self sabotage and get out of your own way.
A meditative guide is intended to be heard at the pace at which I'm recording it.
It's not meant to be sped up because the intention is to allow you to savor the words and phrases and ideas.
This is similar to listening to a chapter in an audio book,
Except you will derive the benefits from it by being fully present so that you are absorbing the information as you listen.
During or after listening,
You may wish to journal your thoughts and see what realizations come through for you.
Now let's begin.
Affirmation.
I stop self-sabotage and get out of my own way.
There is a lot of truth to the quote from the Pogo comic strip when they said,
We have met the enemy and he is us.
While this was said during a tumultuous time in our modern society,
It can also apply to the individual at any time.
Every person can say,
I have met the adversarial saboteur and it is within me.
The first and greatest adversary that must be defeated is the one that resides within ourselves.
Often we find that our own thoughts and actions create the most significant obstacles in our lives.
By recognizing this,
We can begin to understand how much smoother our journey can be when we stop hindering our own progress by embracing self-compassion and allowing ourselves to flourish free from self-imposed limitations.
It's surprising to realize how often we create our own obstacles.
However,
When we are willing to acknowledge this truth,
We are on a crucial path that leads to overcoming our old ways of thinking and perceiving.
Take a few moments to ponder the following effective methods to stop self-sabotage so that you can be on your own side and in better alignment with your own authentic inner being.
Here are three things I'd like you to consider being aware of.
One,
Holding on to the past.
Two,
Negative self-talk.
And three,
Unrecognized and sometimes unacknowledged fears.
Number one,
I let go of the past.
Holding on to the past can create self-sabotaging behavior because it keeps us anchored in negative experiences and beliefs.
When we dwell on past mistakes or traumas,
We reinforce feelings of guilt,
Regret,
And fear.
These emotions can cloud our judgment and prevent us from seeing new opportunities and new possibilities.
By fixating on the past,
We limit our potential and hinder our ability to grow and thrive in the present.
Here are some supporting affirmative thoughts.
I let go of the past.
Mistakes from the past don't determine my future success.
Instead of seeing the past as a forecast of what's to come,
I view the past as a source of learning and growth.
I release the past and focus on creating the future that I desire.
I let go of the past.
Number two,
I avoid negative self-talk.
Negative self-talk is a form of self-sabotage because it erodes our self-esteem and confidence.
When we constantly criticize ourselves,
We reinforce feelings of inadequacy and doubt.
This internal dialogue can create a cycle of negativity that prevents us from taking risks,
Pursuing opportunities,
And believing in our potential.
By undermining our self-worth,
Negative self-talk holds us back from achieving our goals and living a fulfilling life.
Consider speaking to yourself like this.
I speak kindly to myself.
In my self-talk,
I focus on using positive,
Supportive language.
I realize that when I consistently speak negatively to myself,
I am internalizing those harsh words.
I am participating in shaping and programming an inaccurate and limiting view of my abilities.
With mindful practice,
I am cultivating a habit of being encouraging and uplifting in my self-talk,
Which is helping me to build a healthy and confident mindset.
I simply notice when I start to do it and then I alter it and make it a positive statement.
I avoid negative self-talk on a regular basis.
Number three,
I recognize and diminish my own fears.
Fear is a self-sabotaging behavior because it prevents us from taking actions that could lead to growth and success.
When we let fear control our decisions,
We often avoid challenges and opportunities that could push us out of our comfort zone.
The avoidance of facing our fears can manifest in various ways,
Such as procrastination,
Indecision,
Or giving up too easily.
This avoidance keeps us from manifesting our true desires for ourselves.
By allowing fear to dictate our actions,
We limit our potential and hinder our ability to achieve our goals.
If you take a moment to think about it,
You'll notice that all self-sabotage is rooted in fear in one way or another.
Here are some suggestions that you may ask yourself,
Some questions,
To help you identify the fundamental fears causing you to sabotage yourself.
As you ask yourself these questions,
Take a moment to write down the answers.
If you don't have the answers now,
That's okay.
You can come back to this exercise later.
Here are five questions to ponder.
Number one,
What exactly am I afraid of?
Number two,
Am I afraid of embarrassing myself or concerned about how others perceive me?
Number three,
Am I afraid of discovering what my limitations are?
Number four,
Am I afraid of success and the changes it might bring?
Number five,
Do I have fears rooted in earlier experiences that I'm not facing?
Say to yourself,
Only by recognizing,
Addressing,
And removing energy from my fears will I begin to overcome them so that I no longer harbor within me anything that will get in my own way.
By letting go of the past,
Avoiding negative self-talk,
And addressing your fears,
You will be well on your path to stopping self-sabotage and getting out of your own way.
This is Chantal,
Reiki Master Shanti.
Thank you for spending your time with me.
Remember to journal about anything that has come up for you that can help you heal from within.
May you be well in all of your endeavors,
And may you move forward in all that you wish.
