Why is it so hard to change your life? What’s holding you back from creating the life you want? What fears, insecurities, and limiting beliefs do you need to let go of in order to change your life for the better? Well, that’s what you’ll discover in Episode 5 of the Change Your Life! podcast… your practical guide to creating a better life for yourself.
Episode Transcript
Why is it so hard to change your life? What’s holding you back from creating the life you want? What fears, insecurities, and limiting beliefs do you need to let go of in order to change your life for the better?
Well, that’s what I’m exploring in this week’s episode of the Change Your Life! podcast… your practical guide to creating a better life for yourself. So, grab a seat, get settled, and let’s talk about how to change your life with simple tips grounded in quality research.
Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, and welcome to Episode 5 of Change Your Life!, where I’ll be sharing lots of practical and straightforward advice to help you create a better life for yourself.
I’m a writer, coach, and mental health counsellor, so I talk to clients about this stuff for a living, and you might also be familiar with my other podcast, Let’s Talk About Mental Health, where I teach people how to improve their wellbeing each week… but I’m also someone who’s been doing a lot of work to make changes in my own life and so I want to share my journey with you, and all the stuff I’ve been learning along the way, and hopefully we can all really change each of our lives for the better.
Last week I talked about how to start working out what needs to change in your life so that you can create the type of life you really want to live, and today I’m going to be helping you to get to grips with the things that tend to hold you back the most so that you can conquer them.
So, let’s start by talking about…
What’s preventing you from making changes?
Back in Episode 3 I talked to you about how important your mindset is in creating lasting change in your life, and this episode is a bit of an extension to that one because I’m going to look at all of the things that tend to get in our way and hold us back from achieving what we want to achieve… and I’m sorry to have to tell you that the vast majority of those things tend to be mindset-related; so it appears that the call really is coming from inside the house, Casey Becker (and if you have no idea what I’m talking about, that’s a reference to Drew Barrymore’s character in the original Scream movie from 1996… because I’m officially old, and apparently so are my pop culture references! I made a comment to someone about a song from 1984 the other day and when I realised that was 40 years ago I almost went into a total mind meltdown… but that’s a conversation for another day!).
Most of the stuff I’ll be covering today will be internally focused, although there are a couple of externally-focused things that often tend to get in our way as well but they’re also related to our mindset and how we choose to handle them… so the good news is that you can overcome pretty-much all of these simply by continuing to work on building and maintaining a positive mindset (like I talked about in Episode 3).
I know, I know, I’m being a bit vague about what these things are, and I promise you I’m going to talk about them in actual detail shortly, but first I want you to do a little reflection exercise: close your eyes (if it’s safe to do so), or pause this podcast for a moment, and think about this question: what are some of the things that tend to get in your way when it comes to creating the life you want?
OK, so here’s my guess at what might have ended up on your list. Some of you may have focused on external factors, like the conditions not being right or what other people might say about what you want to do, and other people might have thought about your doubts, your fears, etc.
And you’d all be right!
There’s a long list of ‘stuff’ that tends to hold us back from making the changes that we want and need to create in our lives: fears, doubts, insecurities, limiting beliefs, negative self-talk, worries, excuses, waiting for the ‘right’ time, our habits, lack of motivation, overwhelm, procrastination, the quest for perfection, other peoples’ opinions, external circumstances… the list goes on and on.
Now, at first glance it might be easy to think that these factors are all quite different… but they have a few specific things in common, such as:
- Most of them are influenced by how you perceive yourself and your abilities, as well as how you interpret external feedback and situations;
- They all have a significant impact on your mental and emotional states, often leading to stress, anxiety, and a lack of confidence;
- Many of them involve self-sabotaging behaviours, where your action (or lack of action) prevents you from moving forward;
- Most represent various forms of resistance to change, stemming from a desire for safety and comfort, the fear of the unknown, or a desire to maintain the status quo, and…
- Addressing these barriers often involves recognising what you can and cannot directly control, and choosing to let go of what you can’t control, as well as taking proactive steps to manage your responses to them
Look, as human beings we have an amazing ability to be able to create virtually any realistic outcome we want in our lives — with enough time, effort, and perseverance — and yet we also have this tendency to get in our own way.
Fears, doubts, insecurities, limiting beliefs and all the rest of them are all guaranteed ways to hold yourself back from making the changes you need to or want to make in your life… but the good news is that you can absolutely do something about them! But (and I think you probably knew there was a ‘but’ coming there, didn’t you!?) it’s not just something you can pop a pill for, or say an affirmation and suddenly all those negative thoughts and feelings will just evaporate; no, it really does take time and effort and a whole lot of persistence to work through this stuff… but I promise you that it’s most definitely worth it!
The stuff that can potentially get in our way only succeeds in doing that if we let it, and so it’s up to you to choose to push past it, through it, and beyond it so that you can keep on changing your life.
And so, that brings me to the next part of this episode…
Why change is hard
And it’s hard because we make it so hard for ourselves. We get in our own way, and (consciously or subconsciously) we end up putting up all of these roadblocks and obstacles for ourselves that make it feel like we’re stuck in one of those puzzle rooms with no idea how you got in there or how you’re going to get out (let alone why you paid good money to torment yourself for an hour in a puzzle room!).
Now, the good news is that we don’t tend to do that just for the fun of it (I mean, I’d be pretty concerned if you did!), so let me take a moment to borrow from my background in counselling and psychology to talk you through what’s most likely going on to make change hard (and I’ve kind-of touched on this in previous episodes as well).
One of the most important roles our brains have is to keep us alive, and to do that our brain is heavily concerned with our safety, security, and comfort. It seeks out the familiar and the known, to keep us safe from harm, and it tends to react hesitantly (or even react quite badly) to the unfamiliar and the unknown… also as a result of trying to keep us safe from harm. Which is great when it’s something potentially harmful that it’s protecting you from, but not great when it’s a new habit or lifestyle choice or activity that you’re trying to implement and your brain is going, “No! Me no likey! This change is scary and I want this to stop immediately, if not sooner, do you hear me?!”
Now, that all starts to make a lot more sense when you bear in mind that we’re talking about all of this happening in one of the most fundamental and ancient parts of our brain; the bit that has kept humanity alive throughout the course of our collective history, the bit that kept us safe from lions and tigers and bears (oh my!). Which was incredibly helpful when we were living in the wilderness and needed to keep ourselves safe from lions and tigers and bears (oh my!)… but not so helpful these days when the lions and tigers and bears (oh my!) aren’t exactly commonplace anymore (and if you’re wondering why I kept on saying ‘oh my!’ every time I said ‘lions and tigers and bears’, I’m quoting The Wizard of Oz, which may have been released 85 years ago but is still one of the greatest films of all time).
I mention that film because so much of it revolves around Dorothy’s need to overcome her fears and doubts, and to discover the power that she already has within, and that she’s the one who is responsible for realising her goals…not some magical Wizard. That personal responsibility thing is absolutely essential for making progress, in that it’s your life and so it’s your responsibility to meet your needs… not anybody else’s! I mean, nobody can do it for you anyway (because, again, it’s your life, not theirs, and they cant control what you do and say) but it’s also a deeper mindset thing which is that personal responsibility means accepting that you’re completely accountable for your own behaviour and what comes out of your mouth. So, if you want to change your life for the better then you need to make choices that are in line with the type of life you’re trying to create.
How do you do that? Well that’s a great question that I’m about to answer, however first let’s take a short break to hear from the brands that help me create this show each week.
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How to stop holding yourself back in life
OK, so I’m going to first talk through external factors that often get in our way and then we’ll dig deeper into the internal stuff.
So… one of the most common things we deal with in terms of external factors that can get in our way is the opinions of others, and so my first tip is deal with opinions in a considered way — OK, so you’ve no doubt heard that joke that opinions are like podcasts (in that everyone’s got one and they’re usually full of crap; yes, I’m well aware there’s a far less G-rated version of that analogy but I decided to show some restraint and not be too crass… for once!)… anyway, the point I’m making is that, fine, everybody and their second cousin twice-removed seems to have an opinion on anything and everything these days (thanks, social media!) but let’s be real for a moment here and acknowledge that when it comes to people who attack others for taking a chance in life, or for doing something other than just following the herd, the vast majority of those people aren’t even remotely making an effort to make life better for themselves and those they care about. Sure, that’s a generalisation, but it’s something I’ve seen up close with a lot of people in my life; my mother would ridicule other people for trying new things, then would sit and moan about not making progress in her own life despite doing absolutely nothing to create the change she claimed she wanted. Here’s the thing: those types of opinions are worthless. Look, I know that’s blunt (and I have a long and difficult history with my mother, who was physically and emotionally abusive, so it’s not like I’m just saying these things to be nasty) but the thing is that you can’t let the opinions of others hold you back, especially when those opinions are coming from people who have never even tried to do what you’re doing. You know, I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone who is kind, confident, and successful get in the way of someone trying to better themselves and their situation in life; those types of people tend to be supportive and encouraging, and so those are the people you should be seeking out and listening to. As for everyone else and their opinions, it’s just noise; tune it out, and listen to those who want the best for you! Everyone views the world through their own lens, shaped by their experiences and biases, and so, when faced with criticism, consider if it’s constructive or if it reflects someone else’s limitations. Surround yourself with supportive individuals who respect your journey, and remember that ultimately, you’re the one living your life, not them. OK, next…
Focus on what’s within your control — OK, so the thing is that there will always be things going on that are outside of your control… and that’s just the way that life goes. All you have direct control over is yourself, and what you choose to do and say (as well as what you choose to do with your feelings); everything else is out of your control. Everything. And everyone, because you can’t control other people either. Sure, you can influence people and situations… but other than your own words and actions, you have zero direct control over what happens. And that’s OK. Because the good news is that, to create meaningful change in your life, all you need are your own words and actions… and yet we often spend so much of our time trying to control things that we just can’t, no matter how hard we try. External circumstances, like economic conditions, unexpected life events, or even health issues, can disrupt your plans and make change seem daunting, or even impossible… but it’s crucial to focus on what you can control rather than being overwhelmed by what you cannot. This helps to channel your energy into actionable steps and it goes a long way towards reducing feelings of helplessness. If you’re wondering why I included ‘health issues’ as something beyond your direct control, I did so because you can absolutely do the things that you can do yourself to manage the situation but you’re going to be reliant on others to help you through whatever you’re dealing with (like doctors, for example) and that’s where things become tricky because it can feel like all your control just goes out the window; I take medication daily to help manage my anxiety and that requires a check-up with the doctor every six months (actually, wait, it’s changed to 12 months now, but anyway…!), and even if I book the first appointment of the day I can guarantee I’ll be sitting in that waiting room for at least 45 minutes beyond my appointment time, and it absolutely drives me up the wall and makes me so mad that I have to put up with this shit just to get my prescription refilled… and yet there is absolutely nothing I can do about it, because it is what it is (and what it is is completely out of my control!). So, the point I’m making in all of this is that when you’re dealing with stuff that’s out of your control, instead of fighting it choose instead to consciously practice acceptance and acknowledge that some things are beyond your control… because that’s how you find peace of mind and figure out how to move forward. Consciously develop a flexible mindset that allows you to adapt and pivot when necessary, and identify the aspects of the situation you can control or that you can influence, such as your response, attitude, and actions. For example, if you’re facing job instability, focus on updating your skills, get that resumé updated, start networking, and be proactive about exploring new opportunities. The key to dealing with things that are out of your control is to maintain a proactive approach, look for opportunities or different ways of approaching situations, stay resilient, and seek support when you need it. By concentrating on your own sphere of influence, and what’s within your own control, you can empower yourself to navigate challenges and keep moving forward.
OK, so that’s the sort-of main external stuff that tends to get in our way; I’m sure there’s lots more we could cover, but now I want to focus on the internal stuff that tends to hold us back the most… starting with:
Confront your fears — so, confronting your fears involves acknowledging them and gradually exposing yourself to them and working through them. Facing your fears head-on is essential, because it reduces their power over you. You can do this by first identifying what you’re afraid of and then taking small, manageable steps to confront those fears and building on them over time. For example, if you’re afraid of public speaking, start by practicing in front of a mirror, then in front of a close friend, then a small group of friends. Gradual exposure builds your confidence and helps to diminish fear over time. And then, it’s also helpful to reframe your fear as a challenge rather than a threat; as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle. Which it is. Because fear simply shows you where you need to do a bit of work, and your fears can actually be turned into fuel to help you grow. By viewing fear as an opportunity for growth, you can shift your mindset to feel more empowered. Seek support from friends, mentors, or support groups to share your experiences and gain encouragement. Over time, consistently facing your fears will help you build resilience and transform your anxiety into greater confidence. OK, next…
Let go of your doubts — overcoming your doubts is absolutely possible, but it requires building your confidence by taking action and through positive reinforcement. Taking action despite your doubts makes a huge impact because it shows you that you’re capable and resilient, and proves that your doubts are just doubts (not facts). You can start doing this by setting small, achievable goals and tracking your progress; each success, no matter how small, serves to reinforce your belief in your abilities. Surround yourself with supportive people who encourage you and remind you of your strengths. Also, regularly reflect on past achievements and the obstacles you’ve already overcome (which serves as evidence of your capability). Visualisation techniques can also be incredibly helpful; spend a few minutes each day picturing yourself succeeding in whatever you’re working on in order to build greater mental strength and self-belief. Remember that doubts are a natural part of any journey, and by taking consistent steps forward you can diminish their influence and build a greater level of self-confidence. Next…
Address your insecurities — which is basically about improving your self-confidence and self-belief, and addressing your insecurities involves focusing on your strengths and actively practicing self-compassion which shifts your focus from your perceived flaws to your positive attributes. Start by listing your accomplishments and the qualities that you’re proud of, and reflect on those regularly. Practice speaking kindly to yourself, and challenge negative thoughts by replacing them with affirmations that celebrate your worth and capabilities. OK, next…
Challenge your limiting beliefs — and this is about recognising those specific thoughts you have about yourself, or the stories you tell yourself about your abilities, that are negative or even potentially harmful; I have a habit of thinking to myself, “Oh, I suck at maths” and it’s not that I’m terrible at it, just that I find it difficult because my mind doesn’t work that way (I’m more creative, in case you couldn’t already tell!), but if I say to myself that I’m bad at it then that ends up creating a real limitation for myself around anything math-related and that’s not a positive headspace to be in. Challenging your limiting beliefs is about identifying them and then proactively reframing them, and it helps because changing your beliefs opens up new possibilities and paths. You can do this by recognising a limiting belief, such as “I can’t do this,” and either gathering evidence to the contrary (which confirms that you can do it, even if it’s a challenge) or telling yourself, “I can’t do this yet.” Replacing limiting beliefs with positive and empowering statements make a huge difference to your mindset, for example, you could tell yourself something like, “I am capable of learning and growing.” The piece here is to consistently challenge and reframe your limiting beliefs in order to proactively build a more self-supportive mindset (instead of bullying yourself or just generally making yourself feel like rubbish). Alright, next…
Challenge your self-talk — learning how to challenge and combat negative self-talk is about recognising and then consciously replacing it with more positive thoughts, which helps because positive self-talk boosts your confidence and motivation (whereas negative self-talk just makes you feel bad about yourself). The way I look at is this: you can either be your own cheerleader, or your own bully… and seriously, who wants to feel like they’re being bullied all the time?! Your relationship with yourself is the longest you’ll ever have in your life, so choose to make it a positive and supportive one. Pay attention to your inner dialogue and identify any negative thought patterns that tend to pop up; when you catch yourself thinking negatively, pause and rephrase the thought into something positive and constructive. For example, change “I always mess up” to “I’m learning and improving every day.” How you speak to yourself, and about yourself, is your choice… so choose to be more positive. OK, next…
Manage your worries — because the majority of the things you worry about are either (a) never going to happen or (b) completely out of your control or (c) so unlikely to happen that you have more chance of winning the lottery while spontaneously growing an extra set of arms at the same time that you accidentally discover the secret to eternal life. Worrying about what may or may not happen in the future serves no useful purpose, because all it does it is rob you of this present moment — and the present is the only place where life can be lived. The future is both unknown and unknowable, so all we can do is live in the present and plan for the future (and be prepared to adapt as we go). Managing your worries involves practicing mindfulness and consciously focusing on the present moment, which helps because staying present reduces your anxiety about the future. You can do this by incorporating mindfulness techniques into your routine, like deep breathing, meditation, or simply paying attention to your surroundings; I like to just spend a few minutes watching the clouds drift by, which helps to settle my mind and anchor me in the present moment. When worries arise in your mind, acknowledge them without judgement and gently bring your focus back to the present (which reduces the hold that worries have over your mind, and helps to let them go because you’re paying less active attention to them). Just remember that worries are only thoughts, and thoughts are not facts. You might also find it helpful to have a dedicated ‘worry journal’ where you can dump down these types of thoughts to get them out of your head (instead of letting them go round and round in your mind), and you could allocate a specific time of day to review them and identify potential solutions within your direct control (so, outside of that designated time you don’t give yourself permission to focus on them). If you’re one of the many people who wake up in the middle of the night plagued by worries, then keep a notepad and pen by the bed and write down anything that’s troubling you then tell yourself that you’ll resolve it in the morning when you’re feeling clearer. OK, next…
Ditch the excuses — overcoming excuse-making involves taking personal responsibility and committing to action, because excuses do not lead to progress of any kind; excuses just keep you stuck. This is about consciously shifting your focus from obstacles to solutions, and you can do this by identifying the excuses you frequently use and understanding their underlying reasons. Challenge these excuses by asking yourself if they’re truly valid, and then create a plan to address them. For example, if you often say you don’t have time to exercise, figure out why you’re making excuses to avoid exercise and then schedule specific workout times in your calendar, making sure you stick to them and treat them as non-negotiable appointments. OK, next…
Stop waiting for the ‘right’ time — because I hate to break it to you but there’s just no such thing as the right time; the conditions will never be perfect, and there will never not be some excuse or another for not doing what you need to do, so you need to be the one to take control of the situation and start taking those first steps — even if they’re tough. Moving past the notion of waiting for the ‘right’ time involves starting now, regardless of circumstances, and you’ll find it helps enormously because action taken today builds momentum and progress tomorrow. There will absolutely, categorically never be a perfect moment to begin, and so the only way to make progress is to commit to taking the first step now, no matter how small, and then taking it. Break your goal down into smaller tasks and start with the easiest one; by beginning immediately, you overcome inertia and inaction and instead you set yourself on the path towards achievement. In the words of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Right, so my next tip is…
Improve your habits — OK, so changing habits involves identifying unproductive behaviours and replacing them with positive ones, which helps because establishing good habits creates the foundation for success; there’s no point trying to build something new on unstable ground without first taking the time to get your foundation level and secure — for example, if you want to improve your overall fitness then you need to identify any unhealthy habits that are holding you back or which will derail your success (I mean, if you want to run a marathon then maybe stop with the vaping since it’s going to reduce your lung capacity… or if you want to reach a healthy weight then stop eating highly processed and sugary foods… you get the drift). You can start improving your habits by pinpointing one habit you want to change, understanding the triggers and rewards associated with it, and gradually introducing a new, healthier habit in its place (because you’ll generally find that focusing on what you want to create, instead of what you don’t want, is a more positive approach that feels less like a punishment or like you’re denying yourself of something, potentially increasing the likelihood you’ll be successful). For example, if you want to stop snacking late at night, replace that habit with drinking a glass of water or going for a short walk. OK, next…
Learn how to manage overwhelm — dealing with overwhelm, or feeling inundated by too many tasks and responsibilities and like you have no idea how to handle them or even begin, involves breaking tasks into smaller steps and prioritising them, then slowly working through them one at a time; trust me when I tell you that multitasking isn’t a great idea, because it usually just means doing a whole bunch of things not very well instead of handling things one at a time and giving them your full attention. Managing overwhelm like this helps to make large tasks feel more manageable and reduces stress. Make a list of everything you need to do and then organise these tasks by importance and urgency, then work from there; remember, if everything is urgent then nothing is urgent. Tackle one task at a time, starting with the most critical, and celebrate each completed step. This approach helps you stay focused and maintain a greater sense of control (plus you’ll feel a lot calmer!). Next…
Work on improving your motivation — boosting motivation involves connecting with your deeper ‘why’ (as in, why are you making the changes you’re making in your life; something I explored in more detail in Episode 2) and it’s about setting up a system of rewards for yourself, which helps because understanding your intrinsic motivations helps to sustain greater long-term commitment. Reflect on why your goal matters to you and visualise the benefits of achieving it, and remind yourself of your ‘why’ regularly (daily even, or maybe even several times a day). Break your goals into smaller, more manageable steps and work on them one small step at a time, and reward yourself for each milestone you achieve, because consistent rewards and a clear sense of purpose help to keep your motivation high. Next…
Tackle procrastination — overcoming procrastination involves setting specific goals and creating a structured plan, because clear goals and a timeline provide a sense of direction and greater accountability. Break your tasks into smaller, actionable steps and set deadlines for each of them. Then use a technique like the Pomodoro Technique to work in focused intervals with regular breaks (that’s the one where you start off by setting a timer and working for 25 minutes, then taking a five minute break, then repeating, etc.). Consistently following your plan helps you build momentum and it reduces the tendency to delay. And if you’re struggling to get started, commit to doing just five minutes of work; at the end of the five minutes you’ll often find you’re happy to keep going (because getting started is often one of the main hurdles in procrastination), but if not then at least you’ve just done five minutes of work… which is better than nothing. Hooray! Feel free to insert your own applause here. OK, next…
Stop chasing after perfection — because perfect just doesn’t exist. There’s no such thing as perfect, and what’s more important than being perfect is making progress. Letting go of perfectionism involves embracing the concept of ‘good enough’ and choosing to consciously value progress over perfection, which helps enormously because striving for perfection can lead to procrastination and burnout. Set realistic standards for yourself and acknowledge that mistakes are part of the learning process. Focus on completing tasks and improving incrementally rather than waiting for everything to be perfect (which it never will be, so you’ll be waiting a long time!). Celebrate your achievements and learn from your experiences in order to keep on moving forward.
And generally-speaking I will just make a quick note here that most, if not all, of those topics are ones that I’ve covered in a lot more detail in their own episodes on my other podcast Let’s Talk About Mental Health… so if there’s something in particular you struggle with, check that out (you’ll find it on all the main podcast services, along with YouTube Music and Amazon Music, or you can just head to my website at ltamh.com and every episode is listed and linked on the ‘Episodes’ page).
Summary & Conclusion
So, the main thing I’d like to leave you with today is this:
Identifying what’s holding you back, and figuring out how to let it go, is one of the most important steps you can take towards creating meaningful change in your life. By recognising the fears, doubts, insecurities, and other barriers that have been standing in your way, you can take back control and empower yourself to change your life one step at a time. Remember, everyone faces these types of obstacles at some point in their lives, and it’s a perfectly natural part of the journey towards personal growth and fulfilment; after all, change can be scary… but it’s definitely worth it, especially when you think about how moving forward will change your life for the better. The key is to be proactive and address barriers head-on with practical strategies and a positive mindset.
The journey may not always be easy, but each step you take brings you closer to your goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small, and remind yourself that every effort you make counts. Surround yourself with supportive people, seek feedback, and continually challenge limiting beliefs so you can strip them of their power. By taking consistent action, and practicing self-compassion, you’ll find that those barriers that once seemed insurmountable become just simple, manageable challenges. Embrace the process, stay focused on your vision, and trust in your ability to create the life you desire. You’ve got the tools and the strength within you to overcome anything that stands in your way, so keep moving forward — you’ve got this!
So, by way of closing out, each week I like to share a quote that’s relevant to the subject; I really like this one about moving forward in life, it’s by an unknown author, and it is: “The best way to move forward is to let go of what’s holding you back.”
Alright… that’s it for this episode; next week I’ll be talking about how simplicity can help you to make even greater changes in your life. You’re no doubt familiar with the old expression, “the simplest solution is often the best” and there’s something to be said for the way that simplicity can help you find greater life satisfaction and joy. So, next time I’ll be talking about what simplicity is, why it matters, and how simplicity can help you create a better life for yourself.
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