Why Aren’t You Improving Your Mental Health?

If it means getting better? Top 10 Reasons People Procrastinate

Looking from the outside, it’s incredibly frustrating when we see someone in need of change, knowing it’s possible, yet they hesitate to take the necessary steps. Why? Especially when their behaviors cause pain to themselves or those around them. Often, we impose limitations on ourselves too.

Rob Kelly initially named the Thrive Programme “Changing Limiting Beliefs” because our negative behavior patterns often stem from our beliefs. Without those unhelpful beliefs, there are no unhelpful thoughts, and without unhelpful thoughts, there are no unhelpful actions. Sometimes, the solution is within reach, but we procrastinate, make excuses, or create more limitations for ourselves. Perhaps it’s because of learned helplessness, preferring the familiar “devil” over the unknown one.

In the language of “Thrive,” we categorize things as either helpful or unhelpful because we aim to ensure that our beliefs, thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, and thinking styles align with our powerfully intentioned goals. Our ultimate aim is to reach self-actualization and lead purposeful, fulfilling lives and that looks a little different for each individual of course which is perfectly fine! By distinguishing between what is helpful and what is unhelpful, we stay on track and maintain focus on our journey toward personal growth and fulfillment.

Ask yourself “Is this helpful?”

In my opinion, one of the primary reasons people encounter the following list of limitations is due to a lack of clearly defined goals or a genuine understanding of who they aspire to become. Visualizing who we could become without limitations is crucial. By envisioning our limitless potential, we can imagine the heights we could reach, the places we could go, and the achievements we could attain. Don’t worry about if it feels unnatural or unobtainable right now because once you learn the Thrive skillset you will see and feel completely different. Ultimately, the only barrier standing in our way is ourselves. I like to think of what’s helpful for me and my life as my True North star I always have in front of me. The woman I want to be in my community, relationships, career, family, and more! If the decision I’m thinking about making doesn’t align with those goals then I “bin it” as Rob says.

Reflecting on my own journey, I regret that it took me so long to find and realize the transformative power of the Thrive Programme. It’s a completely revolutionary approach to mental health without all the bells and whistles of clinical psychology while still being a psycho-educational training. That’s a momentous thing for me to say considering I have loved traditional psychology and studied it in Uni. The contents are scaffolded in the most efficacious way for one to absorb, practice, and gain each skillset by chapter making it stand alone from “self help” programs and never ending open ended expensive therapy sessions.

This is about YOU and how YOU can build YOURSELF into the person YOU desire to be!

Now, I urge others to break free from the boundaries of their minds and commit to the six weeks of Thrive. Trust me, it’s not only exciting but also incredibly fun! It feels like a rejuvenating leap forward after immersing in the complexities of traditional psychology which can leave a lot of people drained.

I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative results I’ve witnessed in my own life and in countless others. That’s precisely why I underwent rigorous training to become a coach—to share this incredible gift with others and help them thrive.

“La Resistance”

Low self-esteem and a diminished sense of power and control over our experiences often serve as root causes for the initial lack of motivation to open our minds to the possibility of recovery and learning to love everyday despite hardships.

During my initial consultation, my coach offered a clear and blunt message: “You don’t have to believe me, just do the work, complete the program and you’ll see.” Backed by evidence and research and supported by over 60,000 success stories, her words resonated deeply with me.

Only later did I realize that I was unknowingly challenging her, unaware of the unhelpful thinking styles I was employing during our conversation. This is what we refer to as “resistance.” Honestly, sometimes I find it hard to believe just how much I’ve changed in such a short span of time from the person I’ve been for as long as I can remember. All the depression, anger, self destruction made sense finally.

The Top 10 Reasons People Procrastinate Building Strong Mental Health

So, here it is—the long-awaited list of reasons why people often procrastinate or hesitate to start the Thrive Programme. But why am I writing a blog post about this? Because if there’s anything holding you back, I want you to truly contemplate it. It’s crucial for readers to recognize that they might be unaware of or unable to pinpoint why they hesitate or fail to put effort into improving themselves.

It all starts with you understanding you!

1. Fear of Change: Many individuals procrastinate on improving their mental health because they fear the unknown and the changes it may bring to their lives.
2. Overwhelm: The thought of addressing mental health issues can be overwhelming, leading to procrastination as a way to avoid dealing with the problem.
3. Lack of Awareness: Some people may not fully recognize or acknowledge their mental health struggles, leading to procrastination in seeking help or making changes.
4. Stigma: Social stigma surrounding mental health can prevent individuals from seeking help or taking steps to improve their well-being.
5. Perfectionism: Perfectionistic tendencies may lead individuals to delay seeking help or taking action until they feel they can do it perfectly, which often results in procrastination.
6. Lack of Motivation: Low motivation or feelings of hopelessness can hinder individuals from taking steps to improve their mental health.
7. Time Constraints: Busy schedules and other commitments may make it difficult for individuals to prioritize their mental health, leading to procrastination.
8. Previous Negative Experiences: Past negative experiences with therapy or mental health treatment may discourage individuals from seeking help again, leading to procrastination.
9. Self-Doubt: Doubts about one’s ability to change or improve their mental health can lead to procrastination and a sense of helplessness.
10. Denial: Some individuals may deny or minimize their mental health struggles, leading to procrastination in seeking help or making changes.

I want you to become aware of what you may not yet realize and start overcoming those mental hurdles now. Delaying addressing them will only prolong your journey to happiness!

Here is a specific podcast episode for Emetophobia I challenge you to take the time to hear! Please comment below!