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May 13, 2024 9 mins

Ever feel like you're running on a treadmill, working hard but going nowhere? This episode is your off-ramp to success, where I, DD Sedeora Jaye, dissect the anchors holding you back from the breakthroughs you deserve. We'll navigate through a maze of psychological barriers, from the quicksand of self-doubt to the sticky web of comfort zones, offering you tools to free yourself and stride toward your dreams. With each of the nine potential hurdles we'll discuss, expect to uncover insights and strategies designed to propel you into a realm of achievement you've only imagined.

Prepare to ignite a fire under your aspirations as we blast through the barriers of fear, lack of clarity, and the ever-persistent negative self-talk that echo like unwelcome guests in our minds. This is not just a conversation; it's a rallying cry for courage, persistence, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. By the end of our time together, you'll be equipped with an arsenal of knowledge, ready to conquer the challenges ahead and seize the success that's always been within reach. So brace yourself for an empowering journey, because the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough is the play button.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the DD Sedeora Jaye Show, dripping
spiritual soup on the mic.
Don't forget to comment, likeand subscribe on all social
media platforms.
Now here is DD Sedeora Jayewith an edition of Spinach for
the Soul.

Speaker 2 (00:17):
Hey, kings and queens , what's up?
It's your girl, DD Sedeora Jaye.
Welcome to the DD Sedeora JayeShow.
Dripping controversy on the mic.
I wanted to talk to you guystoday about something that a lot
of people across the worldponder, and that is are you
seeing a breakthrough in yourlife?
So, while it's on my heart,take a seat, sit back, relax and

(00:41):
allow me to feed you Spinachfor the Soul on why you may not
be seeing a breakthrough in yourlife.
It is a common question that weall face at one point or
another, whether it's in ourcareers, relationships, personal
goals or our general well-being.

(01:03):
The feeling of being stuck orstagnant can be very irritating.
Though, worry not, as we aregoing to investigate some
possible explanations of why youare not seeing the
breakthroughs you're expectingin your life.
Why you're not seeing abreakthrough in your life.
Number one the fear of failure.

(01:23):
The biggest hurdle that onefaces when seeking breakthroughs
in life is the fear of failure.
It is natural to be afraid ofnot meeting the expectations or
making mistakes, but if you letthat fear control your actions,
you risk your breakthroughslipping through your fingers.
Remember that failure is notthe end of the road.

(01:45):
Failure is a stepping stonethat will take you to success.
View failure as a learningopportunity, not a threat, and
you will be more likely toovercome the discomfort of
stepping outside of your comfortzone.
Reason number two why you maynot be seeing a breakthrough in
your life you have lack ofclarity.

(02:06):
Have you come up with a clearpicture of what you want out of
life?
When you don't have a clearvision, it's easy to find that
you are lost or uncertain of howto progress.
Spend some time thinking aboutyour goals and purpose in life
and see if you can break themdown into smaller, achievable

(02:27):
tasks.
By developing a plan that willguide you, you'll have a better
idea of where you are going andwhat you need to do to achieve
your success.
Reason number three why you maynot be seeing a breakthrough
lack of planning.
As they say, if you fail toplan, you are planning to fail,

(02:49):
and there is truth to this oldsaying.
You will quickly lose your wayand it will be difficult to make
any meaningful headway towardsyour goals without a
well-defined plan.
Take some time to prepare aclear and realistic plan of
action, which will consist ofthe list of small, manageable

(03:09):
tasks you wish to perform inorder to achieve your objectives
, Set your own deadlines andmake yourself accountable for
the follow-through.
A good plan is not only helpfulin organizing your work, but it
also becomes a guide to followand ensures your efforts are in
the right direction, towardsmaking those breakthroughs.

(03:33):
Reason number four why you maynot be seeing a breakthrough
resistance to change.
Change is usually intimidatingand most of us are naturally
resistant to things that areunfamiliar.
Growth in progress meansaccepting change and being able
to accommodate to new situations.
Ask yourself if you're still aslave to outdated beliefs,

(03:58):
habits or patterns of behaviorthat are stopping you from
moving forward.
Keep your mind open to newthings and don't be afraid to
mix things up here and there.
Remember that the truebreakthroughs hardly take place
in the safety of your comfortzone.
They happen right on the otherside of its borders.

(04:19):
Number five the reason why youmay not be seeing a breakthrough
is lack of support.
Life is not readily brokenthrough as a single person's
effort.
Having a support system offriends, family, mentors and
peers to stand behind you as youstrive for success can be the

(04:39):
only difference.
Find mentors among those whohave achieved the kind of
breakthroughs you want and studytheir lives.
Don't be shy to export advice,guidance and support from your
social network when you need it.
Mind you, you don't have to doit alone.
With the proper support systemaround, you'll be able to face

(05:01):
challenges and get yourobjectives done.
Reason number 6, why you May NotBe Seeing A Breakthrough
Self-Doubt.
Self-doubt is a big hurdle onthe way to success.
You may think that you are notable to succeed or you are not
worthy of achieving your goals.
Maybe it is difficult for youto gather the confidence and

(05:24):
drive required to pursue yourgoals.
Chances are that everyone hastheir period of self-doubt from
time to time, but we should notlet these feelings control us.
Practice self-care and think ofyour strengths and previous
achievements.
Keep people around you who willsupport you and motivate you,

(05:45):
and don't be shy in gettingprofessional help if such
self-doubt is holding you back.
Reason number 7, why you May NotPossibly Be Seeing A
Breakthrough In your Life theComfort Zone Syndrome.
Have you found yourself stayingin your comfort zone?
Though it may seem safe andcomfortable, remaining within

(06:07):
your comfort zone will preventyou from encountering new
ventures and development.
Take on new experiences andbreak your usual pattern.
It doesn't matter whether youare doing something new, like
taking up a hobby, switchingcareers or visiting a new place.
You will be surprised by thenew discoveries and
self-development you willachieve if you leave your

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comfort zone.
Reasons why you May Not BeSeeing A Breakthrough In your
Life.
Number 8, Lack Of Persistence.
Success in life usuallyrequires unyielding efforts and
patience.
There are times when we caneasily lose hope in the face of
obstacles or sent-backs, but wemust keep going and continue

(06:52):
pushing through, even whenthings get difficult.
Remember that success is almostnever an overnight thing.
Whether it takes time, effortand perseverance to overcome
difficulties and to realize yourgoals, Keep in mind the purpose
of your actions.
Do not give up at the slightestdifficulty.

(07:15):
You will have much betterchances of accomplishing the
breakthroughs you want if youare committed and persistent.
The reasons why you may not beseeing a breakthrough.
Number 9, Negative Self-Talk.
The way we talk to ourselvesreflects on the attitude we have
in life and how we conductourselves.

(07:35):
If you find yourself in a loopof negative self-talk, telling
yourself you're no good orsaying you will never make it,
it's crucial to question andchallenge these toxic thought
patterns.
Change negative self-statementswith positive affirmations and
words of support, In the sameway that you would treat a

(07:56):
friend who is in need.
Treat yourself with the samekindness and compassion.
When you develop a morepositive and nurturing inner
voice, you will have the toolsneeded to overcome obstacles and
accomplish your goals.
Thus, this is what you have Afew points why you could not be
experiencing the progress youexpect in life.

(08:18):
If it is fear of failure, lackof clarity, self-doubt, comfort
zone syndrome, lack ofpersistence or negative
self-talk, these are allbarriers that can prevent you
from achieving your goals.
However, by identifying andremoving these hindrances, you
will be able to take charge andunleash your full potential to

(08:42):
experience the breakthroughs.
You are entitled to Rememberthat change doesn't occur in a
day, but with time, perseveranceand a bit of courage, you can
achieve anything.
Alright, then, my kings andqueens, get out there and chase
your dreams, because thebreakthroughs you need are right
in front of you.

(09:02):
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