Conversation – 15

Get Out of Your Own Way

We truly want to succeed but may be afraid, so we subconsciously create circumstances to keep ourselves stuck.

When you find yourself facing obstacles that appear to be blocking you from your goals, it is important to try not to get discouraged. It can be easy to feel “stuck” or that “life” is creating circumstances preventing you from getting what you want. And while it is easy to look at everyone and everything outside of ourselves for the problem, perhaps even wanting to “get rid” of the person, object, or circumstance we may feel is blocking us, sometimes the best course of action to take may be to look inside ourselves first.

It is amazing how often we can get in our own way without even being aware that we are doing so. Even though we truly want to succeed, there are many reasons why we may sometimes block our own efforts. It may be that we are afraid to succeed, so we subconsciously create circumstances to keep ourselves stuck. Or it may even be that we are afraid that we will succeed, so we block ourselves by making the achievement of our goals more difficult than they really are. We may even approach our goals in a way that keeps creating the same unsuccessful results.

If you believe that you’ve been standing in your own way, you may want to take a piece of paper and record how you’ve done so. Write down the choices you’ve made that have hindered your efforts and the fears that may have prompted you to make these decisions. Take note of any thoughts and feelings that arise. It is important to be gentle and compassionate during this process. Try not to blame yourself for getting in your own way. Remember the choices we make always are there to serve us, until it is time to let them go. When you are finished, throw the paper away while setting an intention that you are getting rid of any obstacles you’ve created to block yourself. You can then let yourself start again with a clean slate. Doubts and fears are going to be natural, but with this new awareness, you should be able to prevent yourself from subconsciously thwarting yourself. Besides, now that you’ve decided to get out of your own way, the part of you that has always wanted to succeed can now do so.

@macie412,

Hello my East Coast Friend. ♥ How are you? I love that color of the coffee maker. ♥
We are all holding up alright here. I do the best I can.

How is the weather on the East Coast and I wish I were there now. ♥ Enjoy the fall weather.

Cherie,

Thank you for your post. ♥ I love summer because I do not cook as much. LOL! Hubby
does the grilling. ♥ I am so glad you enjoy the thread I try to make it entertaining based on
my background and like minded people. Loaf is one of those people her background
is even better. ♥ Loaf sings too.. We are all music lovers and I have been posting lyrics so
long I would get emails in the old HSN system thanking me for posting because a lot of
people do not know the words. People would write and say even they do not comment they
read this THREAD. 🙂

Welcome to Monday. ♥ Oh Cherie I saved some money today on HSN that does not happen
often. I mean getting money back. I will share in a few. Enjoy your day. 🙂 I think of Mcpoopoo
often when will this pain go away? I have pie recipe I will post today. It’s for the holidays which
is almost here. Yikes where did the time go? I also will tell you about the Aunt in Hospice.
I have just not felt like talking about it.

@diva,

You want the jacket I have I will show another pic of it. Go for it. Oh girl you are hurting
in this COAT! ♥ It will be in my favorites and I got lucky today with some orders. I am going
to show them because I have been telling Cherie I would. Thank you for being here and I
hope this in NC are getting back to normal. I still think of all the families affected by the
storm. I always watch her and I am going to do a Gallery of her things. This is a phenomenal woman. ♥
I would just love to have lunch with her and talk fashion or whatever is on her mind. ♥

Avis by Iris Apfel Animal Embroidered Coat
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@bichon18,

This is for you and hubby to enjoy. Have a great day. I am going to leave Cherie a recipe.

@sheba2011 , I like the new Heidi Jacket especially the sleeves . Honestly though , I have my heart set on the pink/black longer Dragonfly Jacket .

Did you watch Iris Apfel last week ? She had some beauties. Call me coo coo but I love the Giraffe and also the Monkey coat .Rara Avis by Iris Apfel Animal Embroidered Coat
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I did buy anything this time, but love her shows.

Thanks for all the beautiful photos , you are a gem!

Cheers

Hi Sheba!!! Hope you and your family are well. Sorry, I’ve missed stopping in @ times but I don’t come here so much any more. I have the Kuerig (sp). I love it!!!!! So easy to use, less waste, easy to clean.

@taci … What are You organizing?? Cherie & Hubby can’t wait for cooler weather. We’re so ready to organize the Garage and Day Room!!

OOooo Sheba, Cherie’s Hubby makes some “killer” taco meat in a slow cooker! Yes, he is our Grill King ALL summer! A HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shout out to your Niece in Colorado Sheba! Oh now Sheba …. Don’t You know the way You do You … is what Cherie Loves about You! Don’t You know Cherie Enjoys Your thread Everyday. Don’t You know You may post a Picture, Words of Wisdom, a song, or share a personal note and TOTALLY make Cherie’s day! If You Don’t …. You do Now … Sheba♥ Dear …. Take care Everyone!

When it’s your father who is fighting for his life yes it can be trying. My sister has Breast Cancer
and more surgery next month. I will leave it at that.

TAY means Talk Among Yourselves as far as posting on a thread. I am also on other Threads
as well especially jewels. Doing this thread takes my mind off of something I have no
control over.

Have a nice evening.

HSN TS ♥

Thanks for taking time to provide some insight into your Conversation. Please pardon my ignorance but I do not know what TAY is. I don’t know anyone who has not been touched in some manner by Cancer whether it be themselves or a family member, a friend, a co-worker , even their pet – it really is a dreadful disease. The medical research and its science has come a long way where now we can see hope come into those lives that have been diagnosed. Alzheimer’s is another disease that is very hard to cope with especially for the caretaker and family. I hope in my lifetime, we see even more cures come into fruition. It will happen – we have to remain positive and patient!

Welcome Fall.