Insecurities: Worse than leftover meatloaf.

There isn't much I find to be worse than leftover meatloaf, so insecurities are kind of a big deal. They're debilitating, powerful, and all-consuming. If we let them, they breed self-doubt like cancer. But if you can cut off the sugar supply, the cancer won't have much to feed off.

Why is it so easy to fall prey to this kind of negative energy? Because we've been conditioned to value other people's opinions more than our own. We've been trained to stop listening to our intuition and gut instincts. Mostly due to fear - and it's usually a fear of attracting what we want without encountering many obstacles. I mean, if you could do, have, or be anything you wanted you'd probably feel like you had some crazy super hero power. With great power comes great responsibility, no? That idea packs quite the punch and can be a tad intimidating. So, I get it. It feels safer to pass the blame to friends, family and peers rather than taking responsibility ourselves for what's not coming to fruition in our lives.

So how do we get away from these self-defeating habits? It takes a lot of practice, but it's not difficult stuff. No crazy college degree or skills required. Ready...?

Stop listening to people. 

That's all. If you want or need to, stop asking people for their opinions before you make a decision. If you're receiving a ton of unsolicited opinions, just tell them you appreciate the space their concern is coming from, but you prefer to try your own method first to see how it pans out.

Try it once or twice and see how it sits with you. The more you practice this, the easier it will be to follow your own compass. You'll find that you end up relying less on feedback from others and will feel much happier and free!



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Jayleen Hayden is a Level II Certified Usui Reiki Practitioner based out of the Greater Portland, Maine area.