look at it. . . .learn from it. . . .let it go!

how to take charge and get rid of what is holding you back

Here is a roadmap to move beyond fear into personal transformation - the restorative, rejuvenating, enduring path to wholeness and completion.

1. Face fear with courage and grace. Heard the saying, “what you resist persists?” You cannot soar free until you let go of your fear. When afraid, the body’s survival mechanism goes into overdrive. To let go of the fear, identify the mindset that drives it. To get rid of whatever is holding you back Dr. Peeke advises, write down everything that’s bugging you and trace it back to where it is coming from. Focus on facts rather than feelings.

2. Observe, do not obsess. Remember to act with loving kindness, not self flagellation. Observe and recall an incident instead of living it or indulging in the emotions attached to it. Obsessing over what is not working or what you want fixed is negative goal setting. Observation enables you to let go of your emotions and move past your obstacles.

3. Pinpoint blocks and barriers. We all have emotional baggage and mental aberration that stops us from letting go. Often we are either too hard and harsh on ourselves or we’d rather ignore and bury our desires. Love and embrace all aspects of yourself, even when you exhibit behavior you dislike. Resentment and regret drain you and damage your relationships. Set up deadlines to review issues or situations and when the allotted time is up, take immediate action - no more procrastination, reminiscing, or resistance.

4. To change is up to you. The only person you can control or change is you, no one else. You may not always be able to change your circumstances or your environment but you can definitely change your attitude and how you feel. Start with something small and simple.

Time and again the smallest, humblest most personal developments are transformed by this miraculous process. Things that blur the dividing line between human and divine are so small and delicate they sometimes escape our attention. Be alert and vigilant.

Happy life & happy living!

NOTE: Dr. Pamela Peeke is an internationally recognized expert, physician, scientist and author in the fields of nutrition, stress, fitness and public health who serves as Chief Medical Correspondent for Discovery Health TV, Dr. Peeke is featured on the award winning National Body Challenge series and is the host of the Could You Survive? series, based upon her national bestselling book Fit to Live.