End Self-Blame for Lack of Progress
15-Min Subconscious Practice
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This practice can help you stop criticizing and blaming yourself for feeling weak, inactive, and lacking progress.
Subconscious Practice to Help You Stop Criticizing Yourself for Lack of Progress
Grab a pen and paper, or simply open the notes app on your phone, and spend 5–7 minutes answering the following questions:
When working toward my current goal, what do I criticize myself for? Maybe you’re blaming yourself for not doing enough or not focusing on the right tasks.
Do these self-blaming thoughts help me move forward, or do they drain my energy?
Am I able to plan my workload realistically, or do I take everything on myself all at once?
If I’m taking everything on myself, what do I think is the worst thing that could happen if I let go of control?
How do I truly want to feel while working toward my goal?
Now, find a quiet place where you won’t be distracted for the next 20 minutes and start the subconscious practice in the audio below.
This practice is based on one of the most effective and safe therapeutic methods for working with the subconscious—Symbol Drama Therapy1.
The first 1–2 minutes will guide you through a quick relaxation, similar to meditation, helping you settle into the practice.
After that, you’ll be asked to imagine something. There’s no right or wrong—just let whatever comes to mind unfold naturally. Your imagination will guide you in the most effective way.
When you’re ready, sit comfortably, click ‘Listen Now,’ close your eyes, and follow the voice guidance.
Next steps
Over the next 3–7 days, pay attention to how you think of yourself as you work on different tasks.
For those interested in diving deeper, you can enhance this practice by drawing an image of what you’ve seen during your practice (choose any moment that resonates most with you) using the hand you don’t usually write with. This will also accelerate subconscious processes to help you move forward towards your goals.
Be careful with:
Since this practice works with your subconscious, it’s important to integrate the results safely. Over the next few days, if you experience any difficult or unpleasant emotions (anger, frustration, sadness, etc.), that’s perfectly fine. Simply breathe and acknowledge them, or you can help yourself by taking this 12-min meditation.
Also, avoid making major life decisions (e.g., quitting your job, ending a relationship) for the next 5–7 days unless it was already planned. Give yourself time to let the insights settle.
Disclaimer:
The audio practice is based on the psychotherapeutic method known as Symbol Drama Therapy (or katathym-imaginative psychotherapy), developed by therapists actively engaged with clients and recorded by professional voiceover specialists. While this practice may offer benefits, it is intended solely for educational purposes and does not serve as a substitute for professional mental health treatment. By engaging with the content of this newsletter, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress, mental health issues, or are in crisis, please seek support from a qualified therapist or mental health professional.