BLOCKAGES

Blockages to self development progress happens to the best of us.  Through my work I have been alongside people who find themselves in a vicious circle, unable to find a way out.  Here are a few blockages you may recognise/identify with.  The good news is these CAN be overcome.  There is a PROCESS - a mental, physical and psychological journey to make.  It may be difficult but is NOT impossible.  With the right help and a change of mindset - all of these blockages CAN be knocked down - like a brick wall.  If not knocked down then finding another way ie. over it, around it, may be the answer.  When we see a road closure sign there is usually a diversion sign also, showing us another route.  Keeping on the same route produces the same results and a lifetime of repeating that route has proved NOT to work.  Finding another brain route regarding food is a road to freedom.

• FEAR - of failing; of succeeding; of change; of image; of taking risks; of being hungry; of responsibility; of control......
• LOW SELF ESTEEM - caused by put downs, lack of praise and encouragement; bullying, abuse....
• LOW SELF CONFIDENCE/SELF WORTH - as above plus unable to give yourself praise, value, kindness, gentleness.
• Living in isolation - not sharing the problem with anyone, keeping it secret, trying to deal with it alone, not accepting help.  Few or little interests outside of the home, limited interaction with individuals or groups
• Unhelpful beliefs - this bar of chocolate will make me feel better, I am a failure/stupid/rubbish. 
• Using 'food fixers' to deny or relieve - escaping pain, masking problems, burying anger, hiding fear; filling emptiness......

STOP.  STOP escaping, masking, burying, hiding, filling.  STOP because they don't go away or get better without you facing them, acknowledging them, tackling them, and doing them a different way.  Break that cycle today or the next time you find yourself in it.  Try it, test it out, tell me if I am wrong.  Comments below.