Procrastination causes people to fail to accomplish the goals they have set in place. So if you are feeling frustrated because the very thing you want to do is not happening, your subconscious may be fighting it.  The subconscious dictates about 95% of our behavior. If you are going around with beliefs:  “If I succeed, more will be expected of me,”  or “I want to lose weight, but somehow I am eating foods that are helping me,” then you are probably sabotaging yourself. It’s may be time to get to the root of your patterns.

Many people procrastinate when they feel resentful or angry at someone else. While they may feel resentful, they are taking their feelings out on themselves by blocking their own success. The vibrations of resentment and anger definitely limit their forward movement. Other people procrastinate because they don’t believe in themselves, feel reluctant to get started, or are afraid to put the “pedal to the metal” so to speak…What if they move forward and they really aren’t any good? What if success really isn’t the answer? What if someone else ridicules them for their achievements or efforts?What if they have to give up their story of being mediocre?

The key is to recognize the behavior, name it and then treat it head on. When we procrastinate, we appear to have an inability to move forward despite wanting to. And we develop an expertise at finding something else to do instead of what we need to do! When we tap into the feelings and conflicts underneath the procrastination, our behavior and manifestations will inevitably improve.

Before I work to help people clear something in the subconscious, we might explore:

(1) What is the DOWNSIDE of moving forward?
(2) Why don’t you feel safe moving ahead?
(3) What would happen if you stopped procrastinating?
(4) How would your relationships change if you stopped procrastinating?

Tips for moving forward more successfully:

•  Ask yourself, what are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?  Then tune out all of the distractions and focus on these actions.
• Instead of being disappointed about where you are, think optimistically about where you are going.
• Implement the No Complaining Rule. Remember that complaining is like vomiting. Afterwards you feel better, but everyone around you feels sick.  www.NoCompaliningRule.com
• Focus on “get to” vs. “have to.” Each day focus on what you get to do, not what you have to do.  Life is a gift, not an obligation.

Make this your best year for moving forward.

Let me know if you would like to sign up for a 30 minutes complimentary strategy session.  suzanne@renewedlifecounseling.com