Are you feeling tired, unmotivated or distracted?
Or are you just struggling to get things done?
What are your Barriers to Productivity?
Lack of productivity could be a sign of underlying depression, an undiagnosed illness, a nutrient deficiency, insufficient quality sleep, lack of exercise or a bad diet. It could also happen due to negative belief systems, trapped emotions, feelings of sabotage or other energetic imbalances.
For some, specific jobs or relationships might be key to loss of drive or it could even be the result of negative experiences of our ancestors. Their reactions, belief systems, emotions, sabotage and more could have been passed down to us epigenetically, leaving us with less power to overcome obstacles in our path.
Let’s explore some of those common belief systems and emotional patterns that can get in our way:
1. Feeling under appreciated
If you are working on a project for your employer and not getting any recognition, you might feel taken for granted. Other experiences that might take away your drive are things like projects being cancelled as companies reprioritize.
If you find this is true for you, try to communicate with your employer the effect this has on you and what you need to succeed – most will appreciate your candor.
And, if you work for yourself, remember when you are consistent you increase your chances of success – persistence is the key!
2. Necessary evil problem
We all have to do mundane things like paperwork or paying our taxes – our attitude towards these tasks has a profound effect on ability to get them done efficiently and effectively. If you can’t afford to outsource them to someone else, then releasing anger, frustration, bitterness or any negative belief systems you have about the activity will make it far more palatable.
In the meanwhile, here are 10 steps to take action and eliminate bureaucracy.
3. Fear of failure
Whenever we pour our heart into something, there is always a good chance it may not be perfect. Sometimes this can even make you feel like a failure. But a simple shift in attitude can change how we view failure. As Henry Ford said, “Failure is an opportunity to begin more intelligently.” If we accept that failing is part of a necessary path to success, then it becomes less scary.
4. Fear of success
This may seem odd, but fear of success is just as real as fear of failure. In fact, I believe fear of success can be an internal glass ceiling many women impose upon themselves! Success can mean more recognition, responsibility, criticism, and higher expectations – and people with more sensitive nervous systems don’t want to be that exposed.
Many people even have a fear of getting well – I have helped some of my clients overcome that fear.
5. Not enough passion and drive
We are often driven by our ‘why’. For example, my ‘why’ with this blog is clear – it’s to help my audience expand their minds to what can be achieved, whilst teaching about underlying causes to empower readers to live healthier lives. And, because I believe my unique perspective can enhance the lives of my readers, I commit to sharing blog articles regularly – which is something I feel driven to complete!
But, I find a lot of people are unsure about their ‘why’.
In order to get a specific task done, you need to be clear on your ‘why’ – if you’re not, it might mean the task is not worth doing. Alternatively, if your primary reason is for the money, consider connecting with who you are benefiting, to be clear on how your performance effects them. It has been found that helping young people connect with their ‘why’ can give them more drive to succeed in school.
If you are having trouble finding passion for things you used to love, you might have a heart wall that is getting in the way. You can read more about the heart wall here.
I regularly help my clients release any mental or physical blocks to productivity they may have. Releasing subconscious barriers is the best way I know to quickly and efficiently get your mojo back, so you too can be that productivity maven! If that interests you, contact me here to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Have you overcome your productivity blocks? Tell us how in the comments below!
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