Why Don’t You Act on What You Say You Want?

I’d like to introduce you to that little voice in your head. While these voices are called different things by different people, I choose to call them “The Saboteur.” The Saboteur is what keeps most people stuck from getting what they want in life. Maybe you have more than one.

These little voices are in each and every one of us. You know the voices I’m talking about. Here are a few examples of what you may be hearing from them inside your head right now.

“I’m not good enough for….”

“I’m not smart enough to…”

“I don’t deserve…”

“I can’t find anyone who would want me.”

“Every time I try something new, I fail.”

Stop and listen. What are your voices are saying?

When you start to really listen to your voices, stop and write down what you hear. Read them back to yourself. Really think about what is being said inside your head. Chances are you’ll begin to realize that most of them really aren’t true at all. They are just stories that you heard growing up or that you made up in your mind.

The primary job of The Saboteur’s little voices is to keep you stuck where you are. They keep you inside your comfort zone – or your status quo. You might not realize it but those voices are at work 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. So, whether you hear them or not, they are always at work right there in your subconscious mind.

Many people ask…

“If things in my life are not going well and I want to make changes,
why in the world would those voices want to keep me from getting what I want?”

That is a great question!

Here’s the short answer.

What you’re feeling and living on a daily basis right now is familiar to you. You know what to expect. Even though you want something better for yourself, you know what your life looks and feels like today, and you know that you can expect it to be the same tomorrow and into the future. There are no unknowns to your status quo. You feel safe where you are – even though it’s not what you want it to be.

When it comes to change, it’s one thing to talk about it and another to actually take the actions needed to make change. There is a whole process and dance that goes on with your conscious and subconscious mind in this area.

This information is so important to know because once you’re in touch with your Saboteur, then you’ll be aware of who is making your life choices for you. Then you can take action.

There are many ways to deal with and quiet down those voices that keep you stuck. Once you are tuned into the process for dealing with them, then change will happen and you’ll be on your way to living the life you want.