Have there been times in your life when things just were not going the way you wanted? Did you find yourself blaming others or the situation or simply felt like things “never go right” for you? Have you blamed your parents, your upbringing, your spouse or friend? Have you felt inadequate, unworthy or not quite intelligent enough to move forward in the situation?

 Sometimes, our thought patterns truly “get in the way” of accomplishing tasks of any size. The little voices in our heads can take us down a path that leads far away from the destination. It is very easy and all too common for any of us to throw blame at another or circumstances in the past or present that somehow halt us from accomplishing a goal. It is also easy to criticize ourselves for not being “enough” of something. “I do not know enough” or “I do not deserve to have enough…” or “I do not have enough experience” are common statements that the “gremlin” voices tell us.

 So, how do you “Get Yourself Out of Your Way” or at least find a way to get the “gremlin” out of your way?

 Hopefully, in reading the above questions and statements, you have noticed that you just might be the one that is stopping you from reaching goals and dreams by listening to programmed voices that simply are not true! At some point in life, the pattern of listening to and believing these messages must stop.

For instance, blame is the devil in disguise. Blame turns any situation to the negative and allows a black cloud to hover. When you hear the voice that says, “This is not your fault! They did this to you!”, you must stop and assess the situation to determine if your present actions can truly be blamed on a past act. An example that just might ring true with many is when one blames their parents and their upbringing for poorly chosen actions that are taken in the present moment. Many people have struggled with parental issues, however finding ways to move through those memories and possibly learn from them will allow any individual to make better choices.

Finding ways to turn the proverbial “lemons into lemonade” will help to “Get Yourself Out of Your Way!” Feeling that you have become a stronger person by enduring heartfelt moments, working through troubling times, seeking further education and taking risks that show that “you can” will help stop the “gremlin” voice that says “no” and replace that message with “yes, I believe in you!” 

Can you think of how you are in your own way?

Would you like to “Get Yourself Out of Your Way?”

Call me. I have developed a “Get Yourself Out of Your Way” program that will help you to recognize the “gremlin” and move forward on your journey.

I believe in you,

Dr. Lorri