Have you ever felt excited about a new goal or dream, only to have someone shut it down? Maybe they told you it was unrealistic, too hard, or wouldn’t work. Suddenly, your excitement fades, doubt creeps in, and you start wondering:
"Can I really do this? What if I fail?"
But what if the real fear isn’t failing? What if it’s fear of success? What if deep down, you’re holding yourself back without even realizing it?
In this blog, we’ll uncover:
✅ Why people (sometimes even loved ones) try to crush your dreams
✅ How fear of success can be just as paralyzing as fear of failure
✅ The surprising truth about "emotional baggage"—and why you NEED to release it
✅ Simple, powerful exercises to clear negative energy and move forward
Let’s dive in! 🚀
When Others Shut Down Your Excitement
We’ve all been there. You get a great idea, and you can’t wait to share it. But instead of encouragement, you hear:
❌ That’s too risky.
❌ You don’t have the experience.
❌ It’s not realistic.
And just like that, your excitement shrinks. You start questioning yourself. Maybe they’re right? Maybe you shouldn’t even try?
But here’s the truth: Most people who criticize your dreams aren’t trying to be cruel—they’re projecting their own fears onto you. They can’t see the vision you have. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
If I had listened to every doubter, I would have never:
✔ Become a hypnotherapist
✔ Created my own amino acid supplement line
✔ Opened a hypnotherapy school
✔ Written multiple books
✔ Earned my master’s degree (and now, I’m working on my doctorate!)
Lesson? You don’t need approval to pursue your dreams. 🚀
Fear of Failure... or Fear of Success?
Many of us assume we’re afraid of failure, but the truth is, fear of success can be just as strong.
Why? Because success brings change—and the unknown can feel terrifying.
💭 What if I reach my goal and it’s too overwhelming?
💭 What if people expect more from me?
💭 What if I lose relationships because of my success?
This is what’s called secondary gain—when part of you benefits from staying stuck.
How to Uncover Hidden Fears
Try this simple self-reflection exercise:
1️⃣ Write down why achieving your goal would be amazing.
2️⃣ Keep asking yourself, "What’s the best thing about that?" until you hit your core reason.
3️⃣ Now, write down why achieving your goal might be hard or scary.
4️⃣ Keep asking, "What’s the worst thing about that?" to uncover hidden fears.
If your subconscious mind sees more "bad" than "good," it will self-sabotage your success. The good news? Once you bring these fears to light, you can release them and move forward.
The Power of Releasing Emotional Baggage
Here’s a weird but important truth: Just like our bodies need to eliminate waste, our emotions do too.
When we don’t process emotions properly, they build up—causing:
🚨 Anxiety
🚨 Overwhelm
🚨 Self-doubt
🚨 Lack of motivation
I call this "emotional poop." 💩 (Yeah, it sounds funny, but stay with me.)
If you don’t "flush out" emotions, they sit inside you—just like physical waste in your body. And the longer they sit, the more toxic they become.
How to Release Stuck Emotions
Here are simple ways to "flush out" emotional baggage:
🔹 Check-in with yourself – Ask, "What am I feeling?" Don’t ignore emotions—process them.
🔹 Move your body – Dance, jump, shake it out! Movement releases stored energy.
🔹 Scribble or doodle – Get emotions onto paper without overthinking.
🔹 Journal it out – Write freely and let go of negative thoughts.
🔹 Pray or meditate – Offer up your frustrations to a higher power.
🔹 Destroy it! – Write it down, then rip it up or burn it. Symbolic releases can be powerful.
Clearing Emotional Energy
Have you ever walked into a room and felt the energy was heavy?
At a recent hypnotherapy event, after multiple sessions, the energy felt stuck—like the emotions of everyone we worked with were still lingering. We had to step outside, breathe, and reset.
The lesson? Emotions are energy. If you don’t clear them, they stay trapped—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Final Thought: Let It Go & Move Forward!
The only way to truly grow is to:
✅ Stop letting others dictate your dreams
✅ Face your hidden fears head-on
✅ Release emotional baggage and clear stuck energy
You deserve to thrive. You deserve to move forward without being weighed down by negativity, self-doubt, or fear.
✨ So go ahead—flush out that emotional poop and step into your best self! ✨
💡 Need help processing emotions or breaking free from self-sabotage?
Visit HypnoAminos.com or email me at shellyjo@hypnoaminos.com.
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