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Jenn Stevens | Spiritual Life + Business Coach

Your Shadow + Manifesting: 3 Ways You’re Self-Sabotaging

by: Jenn

girl sitting on the ground with text Your Shadow + Manifesting: 3 Ways You're Self-Sabotaging

When it comes to manifesting, the biggest barrier to your success is something you catch a glimpse of in the mirror every single day!

It’s your shadow.

Our shadow self is our secret monster in the closet! It’s the real boogeyman under the bed–but this boogeyman can actually cause real damage!

Of course, it’s not going to actually jump out of the shadows and hurt you. But it will trip you up. Your shadow self is key to self-sabotage.

If you’re serious about your success, you can’t ignore this very real part of you.


When it comes to your shadow, the more you try to ignore it or run away from it, the more power it will have over you.



As Carl Jung said: “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”

In other words, so much of what we’re taught is unmovable as “fate” is really just our own projections. So taking control of those projections is how we get our power back.

Your subconscious mind is a powerful force in your world, whether you know it or not!

Few of us want to acknowledge our darkness. But please know that the unchecked shadow is your real enemy. The more we ignore or avoid something, the more power it has over us.

Becoming a conscious creator means taking ownership of our own darkness.

So remember this: a funny thing happens when you shine a light in the darkness: all those scary shadows are never as scary as you first thought!

Are you ready to shine a light into your own darkness? Shadow work might be unnerving at first but it’s a powerful pathway to your own authenticity and magnetism. So please use this guide as a jumping-off point for your inner journey.


Shadow + Manifesting: 3 Ways You’re Self-Sabotaging


Shadow Problem #1:

Our Shadow Self



Looking at us now, it’s often hard to see the truth! But behind our glossy, fashionable, grown-up exterior lies a secret truth. We’re not just the person we see today; we also contain fragments of our most damaging and delicate times.

Think back to your personal moments of pain and discomfort. The pimply fourteen-year-old. The third-grader who peed her pants. The college student who tripped on her way to the podium.

We’ve all experienced more than a few cringe-worthy events over our life. And most of us think we’ve left all of that far behind us!

However, most of us have not truly healed from those experiences. Instead, we simply ran away. We worked hard at becoming not that version of us–which means that version of us is still left alone, rejected, and unloved.

Being a full and complete person means accepting and loving ourselves, even when we’re at our “worst”. The human tendency to categorize everything into good and bad, black and white is one of our most damaging traits! What if you were still completely worthy and deserving of love and respect, even at your most vulnerable moments?

That’s a truly radical belief but one that can bring us immense healing if we choose to embrace it.

So ask yourself: what were your most painful or shameful moments? Imagine that version of you standing in front of you now and offer him/her love and forgiveness. Keep working through each major moment that you can think of and feel how your inner world softens in response.


Shadow Problem #2:

Our Shadow Desires



Not all of our desires are the result of our highest good! In fact some of them can come from a dark place. It’s up to us to keep asking questions and staying curious in order to find out.

When you ask anyone why they want a certain thing in life, the basic answer is the same: “I just want to be happy.” So you need a little deeper to figure out why you’ve associated your goal with happiness.

Most of us are trying to “complete” ourselves through acquiring something outside of us. (An approach that rarely works obviously!) But at the age of fourteen we decided that the popular girls knew something we didn’t. Or the guy that dumped us at sixteen was right about us. Without ever realizing it, we started to live our life through the idea that if we could get even or show someone a lesson or impress a certain type of person, then (finally!) we’d feel okay.

We all think we left grade school a long time ago but many of us carry those wounds around with us for much longer than we think.

Again, we can’t move into a new place in life if we’re still running on these dark motivations. Remember that the Universe always knows what’s up! If your goals are born out of self-loathing, then what are you really asking for? As always, it’s up to us to heal the wound inside of us. You can still ask for anything you like in life, but this is why it’s so important to be clear about your why.

If your desires are stemming from this dark idea that you need to show someone up or get even, then it’s time to press pause. We’re always the most magnetic when we’re operating


Shadow Problem #3:

Reverse Motivation



Sometimes the biggest problem with your manifesting is that–truth be told!–you’re actually completely and 100% okay with being exactly where you are.

It’s hard to hear but it’s often true! Perhaps being perpetually broke, single or unemployed might be exactly what you want! If you’re secretly getting something out of the situation, then it will very difficult to break free of it.

Some of us are hopelessly addicted to drama and chaos–and it’s not our fault! That’s simply the only thing we’ve ever known. Others thrive on the attention of being constantly “broken”, victimized or wronged. (Making other people wrong can be a way of feeding your own ego by making you perpetually right!)

For example, maybe you love being broke because you secretly feel virtuous and valued about complaining to your friends all the time. Perhaps you keep dating the same kinds of people (who break your heart) because you don’t really want to open your heart. Perhaps you think that if you really got what you wanted you’d also lose someone’s love, respect or attention.

If you have any kind of attachment to where you’re at, then you have to take action or risk suffering from reverse motivation! We’re all experts at self-sabotage, to the point we’ll still call ourselves a victim when it’s really all our own doing.

Change is always scary–especially to our subconscious mind! So if you’re stuck with your manifesting, this is an important rock to look under. Ask yourself: what do I secretly love about being exactly where I am right now?

You must acknowledge these shadow-y motivations before you can release and clear yourself from them! So please do the work and dare to be honest with yourself. The answers can be life-changing.




Journal Prompts:


Which aspect of shadow do you need to work on?

How can you take ownership of your subconscious moving forward?





This stuff may be intimidating at first but it really is important to do the work if you’re serious about creating sustained change and success in your life! In the end, your happiness is always worth it.

Good luck & much love my darlings!

Jenn Stevens The Aligned Life




PS Looking for more? You might also want to check out this post about create your world or this one about success consciousness.




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Filed Under: Manifesting + Law of Attraction, Self Work, Shadow Work Tagged With: manifesting blocks, manifesting success, self-sabotage, shadow manifesting, shadow self, subconscious mind

Top 5 Most Common Love Blocks (& How To Break Through Them!)

by: Jenn

Top 5 Most Common Love Blocks (& How To Break Through Them!)

A few weeks ago I wrote a post which was all about overcoming the most common blocks around manifesting money.

And you guys seemed to love it! So much so in fact, that few people wrote in to ask if I could do a similar one about love.

Which only makes sense since the two most popular topic requests I get are love and money.

We’re all programmed to want love. Without even trying, we get obsessed with it. We crave it and when we don’t have it, it’s all too easy to get consumed by finding it.

Love is the most universal human experience. So then why is it so elusive for some of us?

Part of the answer is of course our own blocks about love. The deeply held limiting beliefs we hold can secretly trip us up and sabotage our own best efforts.

This is exactly why doing the inner work is always an important part of manifestation. When we don’t do the work, we’ll just keep repeating our same old broken patterns.

While this guide is an excellent jumping off point, just remember that real shadow work will take much more than just a single post to truly achieve. But this is the journey of a lifetime: we’re constantly going to be uncovering limiting beliefs, behavioral patterns or other things that keep us stuck.

Awareness is always the first step! So I hope that this quick guide to love blocks will help to shed some light on where you might be feeling stuck around love.


5 Most Common Blocks To Manifest Love


Common Love Block #1:

I’m Unlovable


Feeling unlovable or undeserving of love is the Number One culprit in preventing a true loving partnership from manifesting.

Here’s what this type of limiting belief can sound like: “No one can love the real me!” “If I show someone who I really am, they’ll never stick around.” “Why would she even be interested in someone like me?”

In reality, you do NOT have to be perfect to deserve love! There are loads of imperfect people out there in relationships. If this line of reasoning was true, only Beyonce would be the only married person in the world!

(Just kidding of course! She’s not perfect either. ???? )

The real problem with this block is that we often don’t even admit what the problem actually is. Instead, we try hard to overcome it by pretending really hard to be perfect. (“If I can hide my flaws or become the perfect partner, then maybe this person will love me!”)

However, you can’t pretend to be someone else forever! If that sounds exhausting, it’s because it is. If you enter a relationship pretending to be happy and perky (when you’re usually not so much), then one day the mask will come off and your partner will be left wondering where “the real you” went.


The Cure:

The only cure to feeling deeply unlovable is to shift into radical self-acceptance. That means getting cozy with you TRUTH: your past, your body, your mistakes, your imperfections. Your whole glorious enchilada needs a boost!

One of the most popular self-help exercises of all time is the I Love You exercise. To do this, stand in front of a mirror and really take a moment to see yourself. (In other words, this isn’t the time to think about plucking those eyebrows!) Keep looking straight into your eyes and say the words out loud: I love you.

(For bonus point, do this in front a full-length mirror–naked!)

This exercise is TOUGH for most of us! Because let’s face it, (ha!) we’re used to looking into the mirrors to see what needs to be fixed–so we can fix it and get back to being “lovable” again.

We’re used to looking for cowlicks, new zits, cellulite, weird hairs, skin that’s too white, legs that are too skinny/fat/muscular. We’re not used to thinking anything particularly nice about ourselves much less something as radical as “I love you”.

But the person you find staring back at you is about so much more than the physical body. These meat suits are just temporary! No matter what you see, the bottom line is that you are deserving of LOVE–from yourself and from others.

Top 5 Most Common Love Blocks (& How To Break Through Them!)


Common Love Block #2:

I Don’t Want To Get Hurt



The fear of getting hurt often gets in the way of us manifesting love. However, if you’re serious about finding love, there’s really no way around this one. There’s always certain amount of risk in getting close to someone, whether that’s a romantic relationship or even a friendship. Fundamentally, if you open up your heart to someone you’re also taking the risk that person can hurt you.

This fear almost always stems out of past hurt (or from witnessing someone else’s past hurt!). Becoming aware of the risk we are taking makes it more difficult to take the jump! But letting the past affect our future is not an empowered way to go for life.

There’s never a guarantee that someone will love you (or even like you!) forever. And there’s no guarantee that someone will keep your secrets safe, tell you the truth and treat you like gold 100% of the time.

(And no, not even wedding vows are guarantees!)

When we open the doors to feel something wonderful, there’s always a chance that we’ll eventually feel something not so wonderful too. But the only other option is not feeling anything at all. So please just remember that you will be always okay, despite that fact! And if you want to find true love, you must become willing to take that chance.


The Cure:

It’s important to realize the truth here: no one can hurt you except you! Yes, other people can disappoint you or betray you. But the reason we feel hurt is because we allow that stuff to mean something about ourselves.

For example, it’s common to make something like cheating mean something about us (like we’re unlovable or broken) But those are just our inner reflections–not the truth. In reality, it probably had little to do with you and a lot to do with your ex-partner.

Maybe you’re just dating someone who’s emotionally stunted and would rather cheat on you than step up and admit that they’ve checked out. Or maybe they’re not the relationship type at all! But whatever the real reason might be, make no mistake that it’s their shit to deal with. It’s not a reflection on you, no matter how shitty it feels at the time.

(Note: it’s a whole lot easier to see this truth after some time has passed from the initial hurt!)

However, being dumped (or betrayed etc.) isn’t the only thing that hurts. Loneliness, self-hatred and self-punishment also feel pretty icky. If you’re just exchanging one pain for another, then you might as well go all in on what you really want.


Common Love Block #3:

I’m Afraid Of Being Vulnerable



Finding a romantic relationship always involves opening up and showing your true colors. While vulnerability can be terrifying, it’s also a necessary element of intimacy.

When it comes to romantic relationships, the thing we all crave the most is intimacy. We want someone to really see us for who we are.

It just feels so damn good when that happens! You don’t have to pretend to be anyone or to worry that you’ll scare someone away.

If you’re craving romantic love, it’s important to realize that much of you’re actually craving is intimacy. You just can’t get that kind of connection without it!

However, many of us still put on a mask and pretend to be something that we’re not (happier, smarter, perkier, funnier, whatever!). But every time you put on the mask you’re blocking any chance of really being seen and accepted by the one you love.


The Cure:

The big realization here is that only YOU have the power to free yourself from this scenario! You can keep craving that intimacy and trust forever (alone) or you can decide to take a chance now and again on a (worthy) person who might just be able to return the favor.

We never get the reward without the risk! Allowing someone to really see you requires actually putting yourself out there.

The world we live in is simply a mirror to our inner world! The love and acceptance you crave truly begins within you! Start giving that unconditional love and acceptance to the people in your world. Stop judging and with-holding and watch how people respond to you! Releasing that shame makes you magnetic.

We all love and crave authenticity and you will be rewarded when you’re brave enough to offer it yourself.


Common Love Block #4:

Everyone Leaves



Hello abandonment issues! Getting dumped is no picnic. Yet it’s also a universal experience. If you’ve been broken-hearted in the past (as we all have) then you might be at risk of blocking yourself from receiving love because you’re too obsessed by the idea that it will happen again.

I dated a guy once who repeatedly asked “How do I know you’re not going to leave me?” It kind of baffled me at the time. I mean, what do I have to give you for proof? A child? A ring? A contract written in blood? We’d not even said “I love you” yet! And in the end, we never did. I didn’t like the paranoia and few people would.

Of course, the fear of being dumped or being left broken-hearted is extremely common. (Just look at those words. You can feel the emotional violence in almost every description of a breakup.) And of course, rejection never feels great. So how do you get over this fear and open yourself up to the possibility of love?


The Cure:

First off, let’s try to rid ourselves of the idea of abandonment altogether. I’m a firm believer in the saying “what’s meant for you will not pass you by”. Which means that sometimes things are just not meant to be–and that’s okay.

Personally, I’d much rather be in a relationship of two happy and invested people, than one happy and invested person and one with their foot out the door. So don’t think of this as abandonment!

Some relationships are simply meant to expire when the two people in it have done all they can do. Staying in it past the due date doesn’t doing anyone any favors! We might not like being broken up with but the truth is that sometimes it’s the best thing for everyone in the end.

Just, love still does bloom–and often! It is still 100% possible to find relationships that are committed for the long haul. If your subconscious doesn’t believe this is a real possibility anymore, then start spending time or mental energy with people that have made this happen.

The fear of abandonment does NOT have to be a life sentence to loneliness! But it’s up to you to do the work to shift it.


Common Love Block #5:

There Aren’t Any Good Ones



You’ve definitely heard this one before:

“Why should I even bother trying to finding a date when there aren’t any good ones left?”

“All the good ones are married or gay.”

“The men/women in this city just don’t commit.”

Etc. Etc.

Maybe it’s just the fault of your geographic location or social circle. Or maybe we can blame the whole mess directly on Tinder.

This block seems so very real at times! But it’s important to remember that we’re always creating our own reality.

The first step is to admit that the world around you isn’t really the problem. It’s really your thinking that’s the issue. So now it’s time to think about whether the thought “There aren’t any good ones” is serving your higher purpose or not.

Because if you keep saying that, your brain will keep looking for evidence to back that up–and you’ll keep finding it! It becomes a very difficult cycle to break.


The Cure:

When you’re busy sticking to your story that there’s no one worthy of meeting, then your radar will always be off. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy and if you’re ready to manifest love, it’s time to bust through it.

So let’s start simply by widening your net! It’s time to remember that we live in a universe of infinite possibility! And in reality, there are hundreds or thousands of people moving through your orbit on a regular basis. Surely not all of them are totally undesirable?

Meeting new people is about more than just going to bars. New people are absolutely everywhere, if you’re willing to see them. What about at the grocery store? On the train? In the lobby of your building? Now’s the time to get out of your comfort zone and strike up some conversations with random strangers.

However, don’t make this act purely about dating. That puts entirely too much pressure on each experience.

The idea is to just make some casual connections and see what happens. If you just start talking to people without expectations (or meeting ones from Tinder for a coffee), then you might just unearth a few gems. Even if it doesn’t blossom into romance, you’ll still be reminded that there tons of amazing people out there! And many of those people are worthwhile, quality people who are also looking for love.

Top 5 Most Common Love Blocks (& How To Break Through Them!)




The most important thing to remember when you’re manifesting love is that a relationship is not a cure-all for all your problems. There are too many people out there thinking that if only they had a boyfriend or girlfriend, they wouldn’t feel lonely anymore. But every close relationship will just mirror back all the problems that were already there to begin with. Love is not a cure-all; it’s actually one of our most difficult spiritual assignments.




Again, love might be tough. It might be hard to find. It might even be chaotic at times! But you are still worth it and your dreams of love are worth pursuing! Good luck with this grand adventure.

Wishing you all the ????,

Jenn Stevens The Aligned Life




PS Looking for more? You might also want to check out this post about how to makeover your money mindset or this one about why unconditional love can change your life.




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Top 5 Most Common Love Blocks (& How To Break Through Them!)

Top 5 Most Common Love Blocks (& How To Break Through Them!)

Filed Under: Love, Manifesting + Law of Attraction Tagged With: common love blocks, limiting beliefs, love blocks, love mental blocks, manifesting blocks, relationships, shadow work

How To Banish Your Blocks To Start Manifesting FAST

by: Jenn

How To Banish Your Blocks To Start Manifesting FAST

Many of the messages I get are from people wondering how to to manifest fast, fast, fast.

Everyone wants their blocks banished (like yesterday!) so they can get TF on with it and start manifesting the life of their dreams.

But let’s be real: if you want to manifest quick, you’ve got to get serious about what it takes to do that!

Lately, I’ve grown tired of all the feel good manifesting advice. All I want to talk about these days are the REAL reasons you’re not manifesting things into reality.

My biggest goal for 2018 is to truly help people make progress with their manifesting goals!

Big hint: it’s nothing to do with secret formulas or superstitious beliefs.

The core work of manifesting always comes back to one thing:

Alignment.

Because despite all our hard work and best intentions, most of us are not in true alignment.

That’s because we all have blocks, unhelpful patterns and limiting beliefs that have been literally programmed into our subconscious mind.

So if you’re not aware that this stuff is a problem, that will leave you wondering why your manifesting isn’t working. I’m doing everything “right” so what’s the problem?

Well the answer, my dear Conscious Ones, the problem of course is YOU.

If you’re not willing to look at your history, childhood and family for clues about what’s really going on, then you’re missing a key part of the equation.

It’s true that we create our own worlds. But the world that you’re currently living in has been created with a lot of influence from the people around you.

While this can happen through our whole life, we’re especially susceptible to this before the age of 10.

While you grew up to be a reasonably successful independent adult, you also picked up a lot more from your family than you realize.

We’ve patterned our behavior (postures, eating habits), attitudes (respect towards authority figures, the way we treat friends and romantic partners), fears (yes, you definitely subconsciously picked up on what your parents’ were afraid of, even if they never vocalized it), beliefs about the world (“rich people are evil”, “love always hurts” etc.) all from the people around us. And that’s where our path to success becomes blocked.


What Are Blocks?

Before we get started, let’s define exactly what we’re talking about here.

Mental blocks can be a number of things: limiting beliefs or unhelpful patterns of behavior.

They all fall under the encompassing umbrella of Shadow work. We need to get cozy with our subconscious to both find and clear these problems.

It’s relatively straightforward to set an intention and to start putting yourself on that level energetically. While your conscious mind might slip and fall into negative thoughts once in a while, it’s usually easy to notice and get back on track.

But what about your subconscious mind? Though you don’t notice, your subconscious is actually in charge of 90% of your thoughts!

And if you’re acting out old scenarios or living in reaction mode, then you’re not in conscious control of your life.

(Note: the topics of blocks when it comes to the Law of Attraction is somewhat controversial. Some LoA teachers think that teaching about them is harmful because it creates the block. I don’t believe that talking about blocks creates them! Rather, I think not enough of us dare to do emotional alchemy on this level.

Personally, I believe this is where the real roots of manifesting work lie and that if you ignore the subconscious factors your results will be weak and infrequent at best. The stronger you are mentally and emotionally the more powerful your magic will be! )

So now that we know what mental blocks are, let’s get down to the business of banishing them, shall we?


How To Banish Your Blocks


Step 1: Identify Your Blocks

Obviously the first step towards banishing your blocks is identifying what those blocks are!

Some of them will be really easy to notice. But the others? It might take some intense reflection and questioning to figure out what’s truly getting in your way.

This work needs some to percolate and integrate. So don’t be surprised if you have a few A-ha! Moments while you’re driving to work or having a conversation with a friend. Sometimes the perspective we need to find those blocks takes a little time to find. And that’s okay!

But in order to get you started, here are some juicy though-provoking questions to point you in the right direction. So grab a notebook and dive in:



Worthiness

Do you think that on some level you’re unworthy of what you’re asking for? Maybe you think only younger/older/more educated/connected/etc people can actually do the thing you want. If you still aren’t 100% that you CAN have your desire then you have some serious mindset work to do!



Deserving/Earning

Are you still attached to that you need to struggle and push in order to get what you want? (This one’s highly connected to worthiness BTW.) Many of us want things in life but we still think that we’ll have to toil away for years before we can have them. Are those beliefs really serving you? What would happen if you could just have what you want without the struggle?

How To Banish Your Blocks To Start Manifesting FAST


Step 2: Honor Your Blocks

I know what you’re thinking: honor your blocks? Are you crazy? Why would anyone want to do that?

But remember, your blocks didn’t fall out of the sky! You created them for a reason: to try to protect yourself.

So you have to thank yourself for doing your job! However, while those blocks may have done the job for a little while, now your blocks are doing you more harm than good. So it’s time to address them and start fresh.



Exercise:

Acknowledge your blocks and thank them (and your brain!) for trying to protect you! Think of this as Marie Kondo-ing your mind: you’re getting ready to let go but doing it with respect for yourself.

Cultivating gratitude for your limiting beliefs means that you’re definitely NOT getting upset and angry at yourself for doing what came naturally. If you start beating yourself up for your unconscious thought processes, you’re just creating more resistance to solving the real problem.

How To Banish Your Blocks To Start Manifesting FAST


Step 3: Create The Cancel Out

The best way of getting rid of blocks is to barrel right through them. Now that we know what they are we can create some thought patterns that actually support us instead of harming us! Creating new thoughts is a matter of repetition. At first it’s going to feel weird and awkward and extremely unnatural to think these positive thoughts! But keep with it. You’re rewiring your brain here and that takes some time and effort.



Exercise:

Grab a blank piece of paper and make a list of limiting beliefs/patterns down the left hand side. Then on the right-hand side, write down the exact opposite idea for each belief.

Then fold the paper in half, rip it in two and throw the limiting belief side away. Boom! You now have a convenient grocery-list of mantras and affirmations to help rewire your mind to support what you want in life.

Use these new brain-training mantras anyway you wish: meditate on them. Do EFT (tapping) on them. Create an audio file and listen to them on repeat while you sleep. The options here are really endless so get creative and have some fun while you reprogram yourself!

How To Banish Your Blocks To Start Manifesting FAST




While we all have mental blocks, we don’t all have to be a prisoner to them! The more raw and honest you can get about your truth, the better results you’ll get! Even if you don’t believe in the Law of Attraction, I highly recommend you dive into this life-changing practice.

Thank you so much for reading! I’ll see you back here next week.




PS Looking for more? You might also want to check out this post about 7 signs your manifestation is on its way or this one about how to use intentions to change your life.




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Filed Under: Manifesting + Law of Attraction Tagged With: banish your blocks, manifesting blocks, manifesting fast

How To Clear Your Money Blocks Fast

by: Jenn

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Are your money blocks holding you back from achieving your dreams?

If you don’t have the money you desire, then there’s a very good chance that they are!

Money is a necessity for modern life. It determines much of our life and even our self-worth. And sometimes that can make us feel pretty out of control.

Of course, no one wants to have money blocks. We would all love to be fully evolved people with constantly positive thoughts about everything!

But humans just don’t work like that! Without doing some inner programming and healing, our old programming will always get in the way.

However, many times, we don’t even realize what’s actually happening. After all your money blocks don’t send you a memo to tell you that they exist. ????



Most of us have a complicated relationship with money. The only real cure is curiosity and compassion! The more you can learn about your money blocks, the easier it will be to clear them.


Are you ready to bust through that old programming and make some giant leaps towards abundance? Then let’s jump in!


What Is A Money Block?


The term “money block” has become a buzzword in the manifesting world but all it really means is that you have a limiting belief that relates to cold hard cashola.

Again, maybe you even think that this doesn’t apply to you. But, as I already suggested, if you’re not where you want to be with money, then you have some work to do on your money blocks. ????

But don’t feel like something is wrong with you! This is an issue for almost everyone.

Money is a highly emotionally charged topic. We picked up many of our negative money beliefs from our families, friends and the society we live in, without even realizing it.

Our biggest money blocks are picked up in childhood–back when our subconscious mind was being formed. So of course that also means you’ve been thinking the same negative thoughts about money for a very long time–so long in fact that you don’t see these thoughts as “beliefs” but rather as unchangeable “facts”.

Today I’m sharing five common money blocks with you so hopefully you can recognize these harmful and limiting ideas in yourself!


5 Common Money Blocks




1. Earning money is hard.
2. I’m always broke.
3. Money is evil.
4. I’m bad with money.
5. I’m afraid of money.


How To Clear Your Money Blocks


Now that you’ve started to realize just how many money blocks you have, it’s time to take action to clear them. This part is all about reclaiming control of your mindset.

But just an FYI–the clearing process doesn’t happen overnight. Internal programming runs deep so it takes some time and effort to clear every money block away.

(Personally, I’ve been working with the Law of Attraction for a few years but I’m still working on my own money blocks.)

It’s also important to know that even small shifts can create huge results so stick with it and don’t get discouraged. Your future is worth it.


How To Clear Your Money Blocks Step #1:

Cultivate Awareness


The most difficult part of finding a limiting belief is simply to notice that you’re having one. These thoughts have been so deeply embedded in our psyche that we just assume they’re actually true–even if they’re not.

To get started, read the list of money blocks again and notice if you resonate with any of those concepts and ideas.

Here are some more questions to ask yourself: When did you first get that belief? What happened in your childhood to make you think it was true?

Become really honest with yourself because that’s the only way you’ll get to the root of the problem.

If you’re having problems identifying your money blocks, try tuning into your feelings instead. How do you feel when you’re about to open the mail? Check your email? Answer your phone? If you get even a tiny microsecond of dread or nervousness, you’re probably anticipating some bad news. So get curious. Ask yourself why. Where did that feeling of dread originally come from?

Remember that your expectations create your reality. So what are you expecting to happen with you and your money? If you’re only anticipating bad news, then you’ve got a great starting point to improve upon.

(I mean what would it feel like to expect cheques in the mail instead of unexpected bills? Why not find out?)

For bonus points, try keeping a notebook and writing down blocks as you come across them. Once you’re on the lookout for them, it can be surprising to see how many you can find. Writing them down helps keep you on track and moving forward through the clearing process.


How To Clear Your Money Blocks Step #2:

Reframe Your Beliefs



All it takes to successfully reframe a belief is to look at it objectively. We have to start realizing that each of these beliefs is just a story–and that means we can choose a new story instead.

While we habitually cling to these programmed statements, with a little deeper thought it’s easy to come up with some evidence that they’re not true.

For example:


Money isn’t always hard to come by. (Sometimes it’s really easy. Think of some examples.)

You’re not always bad with money. (Sometimes you do really smart things. Think of some experiences.)

Money can do a lot of good in the world, so it can’t all be evil! (Write down some good things it can do.)

Hint: most definitive statements like “always” or “never” are not empirically true! Our brains just like to think that way because they’re lazy. They don’t like to expend extra energy when they don’t have to. That means they just keep thinking the same thoughts they learned somewhere along the way.

It might take a little effort but you’re always in charge of your thoughts. You don’t have to stay stuck believing things that aren’t serving you. You always have the option to choose a new belief.

As soon as you identify a limiting belief, start looking for the evidence to the contrary. With a little concentration, you can zap that money block right out of your head!


How To Clear Your Money Blocks Step #3:

Stay Grateful


Money blocks are typically focused on lack so give yourself a mental makeover to start feeling abundant again. The easiest way to quickly switch out of lack and back into an abundance mentality is to start being grateful for what you already have. It sounds to simple to be true but I promise you that it works!

No matter who you are or where you’re at in your life journey, there’s something you can be grateful for right now. (Even if it’s the roof over your head, your comfy cloud-like bed or those cute shoes you just bought.)

Remember what you focus on always expands. So always aim to concentrate on what you do have instead of what you don’t and your entire perception of the world will shift.

Bottom line: if you want to wait until your closet full of Chanel bags shows up before you feel grateful, you’re going to be waiting a long, long time. (Eeeek!)




A positive money mentality is an essential part of an abundant life. So often our own negative thoughts are what’s really holding us back from our dreams! But the good news is that you don’t have to wait to make a change. It’s all up to you to take control again–starting today!




I hope this post helps you to reframe a few of the limiting beliefs that are holding you back from your financial goals! Be brave and stick with it! You’re already on the pathway towards a better life.

Wishing you much love + manifesting miracles ????

Jenn Stevens The Aligned Life



PS Looking for more? You might also want to check out this post about how to work with crystal grids or this one about how to use visualization.




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