Busy Doing Well Ep 14: The Hidden Blocks That Stop You Listening to Your Body
Last week, we looked at why real self-care starts with listening to your body. This week, we’re exploring why so many people find that difficult. After years of coaching individuals and teams, I’ve noticed clear patterns - common beliefs and misconceptions that shape how people treat their body. These “blocks” often sit beneath the surface, but once you become aware of them, you can start removing their power. In this episode, we explore those blocks and how to begin honouring your body with more awareness, compassion, and intention.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why so many people override their body’s signals in modern life.
- How childhood conditioning, culture, and workplace expectations shape our beliefs.
- The 7 common blocks that stop people honouring their body (including the most common one).
- Why pushing through tiredness, symptoms, and stress often feels easier in the moment.
- How ignoring early signals forces your body to “shout” through stronger symptoms.
- What changes when you start listening — improved resilience, energy, mood, and wellbeing.
- A simple reflection exercise to identify your own block and start responding differently.
Summary
Most people intellectually understand the importance of self-care… but these unconscious blocks often get in the way. Once you become aware of them, you can start to challenge the beliefs that keep you stuck in stress, over-functioning, or self-neglect. When you listen to your body early (before symptoms escalate) you strengthen your resilience and build a healthier, more respectful relationship with yourself. And over time, your body no longer needs to “shout” to get your attention.
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