Recognizing and Conquering Avoidance with Melanie Ireton

In this episode, Sophia sits down with Mel Ireton, a business consultant and certified OBM and coach who works primarily with women entrepreneurs. Today, Sophia and Mel discuss avoidance and perceived overwhelm, what it is, why so many of us flat-out deny we have an avoidance issue and the negative impact letting ourselves do that has on our lives.After laying the foundation, Mel explains, in detail, how to cure yourself of the avoidance habits. She shares several easy-to-apply tips and tricks that can be used to take the brakes off of your life so that you can finally achieve what you want.KEY TAKEAWAYSWe all avoid certain things. That´s just being human.Overthinking, perfectionism, being overly fearful or anxious or always being too busy can all be a part of the way we avoid tackling or completing certain tasks.Having proper goals and prioritizing doing the things that help you to achieve them stops you from taking on unimportant tasks and becoming overwhelmed.Often imposter syndrome is the root cause of avoidance. Love yourself, celebrate your wins, and be realistic about what you can do each day to build confidence.Be prepared to push yourself a little out of your comfort zone. This builds confidence and trains you to avoid less.Tap into your support network to conquer the insecurities and fears that often lead to avoidance.BEST MOMENTS‘Call it by what it is, which is you are not having a blockage, you are avoiding whatever it might be.’‘Your level of stress will start to decrease.’‘Give yourself more grace.’ABOUT THE GUESThttps://iretonconsulting.com/Instagram @ladiesin_businessFacebook - facebook.com/groups/ladiesinbusinessiretonconsulting.comOBM - https://onlinebusinessmanager.com/what-is-a-certified-obmVALUABLE RESOURCESWebsite: www.thereikihealingcoach.comInstagram - @createlifeyourway and @sophia_i_got_igLinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-elcock-b1941b5Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/sophia.el.754/ABOUT YOUR HOSTSophia is passionate about traveling the world and personal development. She gets off on the power that travel has to change your perspective and also realizing that everywhere you go there you are. So, continuously working on herself is important so she can give the best of her to those she serves. With over 15 years in the helping/ healing space, Sophia holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology, is a certified life coach, and has built her healing toolbox with lots of tools. She uses these tools to help women move from thinking there has to be more to life than this to knowing fulfillment, more satisfying relationships, loving who they see when they look in the mirror, and stepping into their power.CONTACT THE HOSTWebsite: www.thereikihealingcoach.comPodcast DescriptionThe travel and transformation podcast is for women who enjoy traveling and personal transformation. You can be anywhere on your journey, just starting to travel or working on yourself, or seasoned at either or both. All are welcome. You’ll be getting the tools you need to start living the life you want to live by creating life your way. Forget living life for other people, whether it’s the job they want you to have, getting married, having kids, or any other people’s wants. It’s about finding a way to do you especially if you are single and over 40. You’ll hear from Sophia individually and the coaches, healers, and others that she interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.