029 Competing Desires: Why Your Subconscious Might Be Sabotaging Your Success

Hi, I’m Sarah Almond Bushell, and welcome along to another episode of Beyond the Clinic! Today, we’re diving into a topic that might just uncover what’s holding you back from true success. If you’ve been working tirelessly towards a goal but feel like something unseen is slowing you down, this episode is for you. We’ll be looking at those hidden, subconscious blocks that could be working against your best efforts and keeping you stuck. Let’s dive in and discover how to get out of your own way!Episode Summary:In this eye-opening episode, Sarah explores the concept of "competing desires", the subconscious blocks that can sabotage success even for the most determined individuals. She shares her own journey of setting an ambitious goal to grow her business, only to feel an invisible force holding her back. Through personal stories and powerful analogies, Sarah reveals how deep-rooted fears, like fear of judgment or conflict, can unknowingly work against conscious goals.Listeners are invited to engage in a self-reflective exercise to uncover any internal conflicts that might be keeping them stuck. Sarah provides actionable steps, including journaling prompts and questions that guide the listener in identifying and addressing these barriers. By the end of the episode, you’ll learn that true progress isn’t always about doing more—it’s often about understanding and aligning with your true desires.Key Takeaways:Identify Competing Desires: Uncover subconscious fears or beliefs that may conflict with your conscious goals.Use the Power of Journaling: Ask yourself the critical question, "What part of me doesn’t want this goal?" to bring hidden beliefs to light.Recognize the Impact of Fear: Understand how fear of conflict, judgment, or visibility can silently hold you back.Shift Your Mindset: Progress is often less about effort and more about removing self-imposed obstacles.Create Alignment for Momentum: When you align your conscious and subconscious desires, you unlock new levels of motivation and results.Thank you for joining me on today’s episode of Beyond the Clinic! I hope this discussion helps you discover the internal barriers that may be holding you back. If you found value in this episode, please consider leaving a review, sharing it with a friend, or joining our community on the Beyond the Clinic Business FaceI'd love to hear from you, click the link to 'text' the show directly Lets keep in touch!Website:  https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansinbusiness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dietitiansinbusinessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheClinicPodcast FREE Workbook - The Master PlanDiscover the 22 steps you need to take (in the right order) to build a successful business so you can earn enough to live the freedom lifestyle you dream of. https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/master-plan Work with me:Business Coaching: https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/mastermindSarah AI: https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/offers/AYjozgYc/Book a discovery call: https://thechildrensnutritionist.as.me/discovery