"I can't do it. I'm not good enough."
For months I didn't make any money online in my business.
I HATED my life.
That crushing doubt makes you second-guess every little choice...
I feel it too โ I was once stuck in imposter syndrome.
Whether you believe you can or you can't... You're right.
You either show up with actions... or excuses...
You choose not to grow because it's uncomfortable. Even overwhelming.
Maybe you don't know you can make it. Or you feel like you're stuck. Or you believe you don't deserve any better...
Your "self-image" is your biggest self-imposed limitation...
Self-image refers to your unconscious interpretation of yourself (the identity you give yourself).
I used to limit myself by:
โบ Never posting online for fear of judgement
โบ Never approaching new people for fear of rejection
โบ Never starting a business because I didn't think I was smart enough
Then I realised that I was doing those things because of MY perception, not reality.
It's not that those things were unacceptable - it's that I wouldn't accept myself.
Once I improved my self-image I:
โบ Found a whole new group of friends and learned how to dance
โบ Posted 50+ articles and 1000s of social media posts online
โบ Made ยฃ1000s online despite being doubtful I'd make it
I couldn't have done it without focusing on what's inside, instead of everything that's outside.
From feeling hopeless... to feeling like the future is already mine.
This is the real transformation - not making a bit of internet money...
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How to improve self-image:
Become aware first of what yours is. Meditate on reflective questions.
Learn how to control your nervous system and relax your body.
Go deep into your psyche and find the core beliefs driving low:
A) Self-confidence (knowing you can do the thing)
B) Self-esteem (feeling like you can do the thing)
C) Self-worth (feeling like you deserve the thing)
Create positive referential experiences and face your fears (grow).
Fix all 3 pillars of your self-image and you'll be free.
Most people are a slave to their identity,
Or a puppet of their unconscious mirror (self-image).
Master your mind, or your mind will master you.
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Much Love,
Zac
P.S. Life is a cycle...
I will cover this cycle in another post (if you want me to) and then discuss how to hack the cycle of self-fulfilling prophecies so you can stop despairing and start winning!
Let me know down below if you'd like that...
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๐ Like this if you agree that your self-image is holding you back, NOT that excuse you came up with.