This is the time of the year when we pause amidst our habituated routines and consider making life changes. When it comes to my clients, I typically ask two questions: “How do you want your life to look?” and “How are you hindering that … getting in your own way?”
It’s impossible to act on our dreams and desires until we know how we blindly sabotage them.
Anna is a good example. In one of our sessions, she complained about being treated like a doormat … someone who isn’t valued or respected. She wanted the opposite to be true. “Do I wear a sign on my forehead that says: ‘Walk on me?'”
“Well, yes,” I said. “The bottom line is this: If you don’t want to be treated like a doormat, stop being one.”
In time, Anna conquered her inner saboteur. Click here to read about it.
Happy new beginnings!
Names have been changed to honor confidentiality.
That takes courage and she did it with such grace!
I know this well. I was raised by the “same” mother. For me, especially with an Uncle, it is hard to stand my ground. I have to get over that he’s a big controlling man, when in all actuality he is a big 3 yr. old. Really! Not sure what I am afraid of, I am just afraid of his yelling. Guess it all goes back to the traumas of childhood. Something to work on in the New Year. Wish me luck 🙂
It has nothing to do with luck, Rachel. It has to do with your dedication to follow your truth. Pat yourself on the back.
Thanks Salee 🙂