How to Stop Blocking Your Own Blessings

stop freaking out & get out of your own way

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—setting intentions, visualizing, practicing gratitude—yet your manifestations still aren’t showing up? It can feel frustrating, disheartening, and even confusing. But here’s the truth: sometimes, the very things we desire are being blocked by our own energy, fears, or subconscious resistance. The good news? Once you recognize how you might be holding yourself back, you can shift your energy and open the floodgates for blessings to flow effortlessly into your life.

1. Recognizing Resistance

One of the biggest reasons manifestations get delayed is resistance. Resistance can show up in many forms—self-doubt, fear, limiting beliefs, or an attachment to a specific outcome. You might say you want abundance, love, or success, but deep down, old programming may be whispering, I’m not worthy, This is too good to be true, or What if I fail? These unconscious thoughts create an energetic barrier between you and your blessings.

How to shift: Start noticing your inner dialogue. When you think about your desires, do you feel excitement or tension? If fear or doubt creeps in, acknowledge it and reframe the thought. Instead of I don’t know if I deserve this, say I am worthy of receiving everything I desire.

2. Let Go of Control

One of the most common manifestation blocks is trying to micromanage how things unfold. The Universe works in divine ways that are often beyond our logical comprehension. When you cling too tightly to a specific timeline or method, you limit the ways your blessings can arrive.

How to shift: Practice surrender. Instead of forcing or obsessing over how something will happen, affirm: I trust that everything is unfolding in divine timing and for my highest good. Breathe, let go, and allow room for magic.

3. Clear Out Energetic Clutter

Sometimes, we hold onto old wounds, stories, or relationships that no longer serve us. This creates stagnation and prevents new blessings from entering our lives. Imagine trying to welcome in new opportunities while still clinging to outdated versions of yourself—there’s no space for expansion.

How to shift: Do an energetic cleanse. This could be decluttering your physical space, journaling to release old emotions, or practicing forgiveness. Ask yourself: What am I holding onto that is no longer aligned with the person I am becoming? Then, let it go with love.

4. Align with the Frequency of Receiving

If you’re constantly in a state of lack—focusing on what you don’t have—you create more of that energy. The Universe mirrors your dominant frequency. If you want abundance, you must embody the energy of abundance. If you want love, you must embody self-love.

How to shift: Shift your focus to what is already abundant in your life. Practice gratitude, act as if your desires are already yours, and align your actions with your highest vision. Instead of saying, I wish I had this, say, I am already becoming the person who receives this.

5. Trust the Process

Perhaps the hardest but most important lesson in manifestation is trust. Sometimes, what feels like a delay is actually divine redirection. What you desire might be on its way, but in a form even greater than you imagined. The key is to stay open and believe that what’s meant for you will never miss you.

How to shift: When doubt creeps in, return to trust. Remind yourself: The Universe is always working in my favor. Even when I can’t see it, things are aligning perfectly for me. Release anxiety and choose faith over fear.

Your blessings are never truly blocked—they are simply waiting for you to open the door. By recognizing resistance, releasing control, clearing energetic clutter, embodying abundance, and trusting the process, you align yourself with the flow of infinite possibilities. The moment you step into this energy, miracles begin to unfold effortlessly.

So, take a deep breath. Trust. Open your heart. Your blessings are already on their way.

With Love & Gratitude,

Sarah Prout.

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