{"id":8844,"date":"2021-07-06T12:28:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T19:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/?p=8844"},"modified":"2021-07-06T12:28:20","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T19:28:20","slug":"mind-blocks-and-how-to-remove-them-with-carolyn-wellington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/news\/mind-blocks-and-how-to-remove-them-with-carolyn-wellington\/","title":{"rendered":"Mind Blocks and How to Remove Them with Carolyn Wellington"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is life getting in the way and preventing you from moving forward, or is it your mindset that needs an adjustment? Either way, it is possible to move on and achieve the goals and dreams you think about every day. You are in control of your life and your journey to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life brings many challenges. As we move forward, we are stopped in our tracks by mind blocks. What do I mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mind Blocks<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Some of the mind blocks that come to mind and that I deal with on a day-to-day basis as a Health and Wellness Life Coach are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Past traumas <\/li>
  2. Unlearning (disregarding something from your memory, labelling, bad habits, behavioural patterns)<\/em><\/li>
  3. Fear<\/li>
  4. Anxiety<\/li>
  5. Lack of self believe and confidence<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Mind blocks are very clever at stopping you move forward in life, disrupting relationships and careers, allowing them to sabotage hopes and dreams, guiding us down unwanted paths, and facing unwelcoming challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We know we must adapt and follow certain habits and behaviors when trying to create and live a healthier lifestyle, but mind blocks can slow us down without warning. Many of our mind blocks come from earlier times, like childhood or some trauma we encountered. These mind blocks can be deep-rooted preventing, you from achieving your goals and living the life you want and desire.

    Here are some tips and tricks to help you take that next step towards a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle:
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    1. Put yourself first \u2013 <\/strong>Everything starts with you. You come first because you must lead the way. This journey of life is yours. You must be in control of where you are going and how you are going to get there. Stand tall, be proud of who you are. You hold the reigns of your life. It is about your standards, your values, your choices and your decisions.
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    2. Look at what is good and positive in your life right now \u2013 <\/strong>Recognising the good things in your life is key to your health and wellness journey. Have you just started a new job or got a work promotion? Are you are in a great relationship? When you recognise the good and positive things around you, it helps prepare you for the road ahead, motivating you to push a little harder to achieve goals and create a healthier lifestyle.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      1. Recognise past successes \u2013 <\/strong>When life is a blur, it is easy to forget successes in life and be proud of what you have achieved. So, take some time out, reflect on how far you have come and the achievements that helped you get there. Focus on those successes to help move you to the next level of achievement and remove your mind blocks. As parents, it is easy to dismiss the raising of your children, putting them through college, or studying and qualifications you have gained. Maybe you are a great chef and created some exquisite dishes or started your own business. Recognise these proud moments, use them to pave your way forward in life.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        1. Set yourself a personal goal \u2013 <\/strong>When life is a struggle, it can harm your general health and wellbeing. We do not tend to notice the impact until it is too late. Working on your physical and inner strength will also help with your emotional wellbeing. Start by setting yourself a realistic goal:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n