Stop.
Get rid of it.
Let it go…ALL OF IT.
Everything.
The mental clutter, the negative mind chatter, the distractions, the self-sabotage, the secret fear of failure or even worse, the fear of outrageous success. Ditch it.
Stop turning your fear into a roadblock. Stop letting it slow you down. Stop.
How to Ditch the Negative Mental Clutter
Own It – Don’t try to hide from your fear. Don’t try to deny it. Don’t run away from it. Acknowledge it. Stare directly at it. Own it for what it truly is – fear. If it helps, write it out.
Take a Step – It doesn’t matter what that step is as long as it’s a step forward, a step toward your fear. Fake steps where you fritter around cleaning your office or launch into extended conversation about ‘potential’ don’t count.
Replace It – Search for the positive to replace the negative chatter. Start small. Congratulate yourself on eating a healthy breakfast or clearing out your inbox. Pick anything – no matter how seemingly insignificant – to replace the negative talk with positive vibes.
Keep Moving – Build on that one step by taking another (and another and another). Momentum is about not letting the fear stop you, about not giving into it and turning the fear into yet another distraction.
Become Aware – Pay attention to when fear starts creeping in. Learn the signs and symptoms of your fear and put a stop to it before it stops you in your tracks. Know what you do to avoid dealing with your fear.
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That’s exactly what it does is clutter my head. I keep saying I can’t get focused. Guess what it’s the self talk that is doing it. I’ve found a wonderful book that will help me through the transition stage of my career. This is part of the transition. If only someone would have told me six month ago.