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aRE YOU FEELING BLOCKED?
- Lisa Williams
- Dec 18, 2025
- 3 min read
Blocks for female business owners, women in business, hypnotherapy, imposter syndrome, perfectionism.
In this blog, I will share with you what is meant by the term 'subconscious block' How this can impact you within your business and tips on how you can start to explore SMASHING through your subconscious blocks!
So, let's go!
What is a subconscious block?
A subconscious block is something that is stopping you/ holding you back on a subconscious level from achieving your goals.
But don't worry, your subconscious is not actually blocked. But women often say things like "I feel like something is blocking me from moving forward" or "I feel stuck"
A subconscious block may feel as though you are stuck in a rut and you can't seem to do what it is you want to.
Now this is not a one-size-fits-all. Your reason for feeling this way and resistance to moving forward is unique to you, but let's explore some reasons.
It could be based on a subconscious belief that you have. It could be based on an experience you have had that has had an impact on your self-concept. It could be based on the trauma you have experienced. It could also be that the goals you are setting yourself don't align with your subconscious beliefs, concepts and values.
Generally, it comes down to us not feeling safe on a subconscious level.
And...
I am sorry to burst your bubble but affirmations don't cut it (subconsciously)
You may feel really frustrated with yourself because you know what you want to achieve (The goal) You believe it is possible for you and you keep telling yourself (Consciously) You know what you need to do (Action) but you just aren't doing it!
You then start to get annoyed, call yourself lazy, a failure, not good enough then look for the next strategy, plan, or person to show you how.
You are not lazy and have everything within you to achieve what you want!
Subconscious blocks
Here are some common subconscious blocks that I have seen in my clients and also experienced.
Imposter syndrome - a common subconscious block that leaves you feeling like you don't deserve your success, feeling like a fraud or basing it on luck because you do not feel worthy or good enough.
Fear of success- Very common subconscious block that leaves you scared that you can not handle the success like it isn't meant for you, that it isn't safe.
Many subconscious blocks around money- Subconsciously believing you don't deserve money, you aren't good with money, and that money is the root of all evil.
People pleasing- is another common subconscious block where you are always putting the needs of others before your own and saying yes to things you don't really want to.
Remember that you may not be consciously aware of these but your actions will allow you to see if they show up.
How can these show up?
How this shows up is different for everyone but here are a few common examples.
Procrastination
Self-sabotaging behaviours
Negative self-talk, image and thoughts (majority of the time)
Fear of visibility
Difficulty in social situations
Unable to charge/price your services where you want to.
Resistance to delegating/outsourcing
Subconscious blocks can be very powerful and hold you back from achieving the outcome you desire.
I love helping my clients find and overcome their subconscious blocks using hypnotherapy, NLP and EFT.
Tips for identifying and overcoming subconscious blocks
Book in with a professional to help you on a subconscious level I would love to support you with that just drop me an email at gemma@mrs-mindset.com
Take note of the actions that do not serve you or align with the goal you want to achieve.
Beware of your thoughts, feelings and the language you use. It is a great indication of what is going on internally.
Visualise yourself having achieved your goals.
Surround yourself with people who help you achieve your goals and limit your time with those who don't. J
It takes consistency to smash through your subconscious blocks but with the right support, you can get there much quicker!
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Gemma holden is a certified therapist, coach and strategist and she helps women smash through their subconscious fears, blocks and limiting beliefs, regulate their nervous system and create an aligned strategy to achieve their goals.
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