Dr. Dolores Fazzino, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Energy Whisperer
Ever wondered why it’s so difficult to break old habits or embrace new ideas?
Resistance is a powerful force that often hinders progress, both personally and professionally.
The Dr. Dolores Show: Decoding Resistance and How to Overcome the Hidden Barriers
Resistance is something we all encounter on our personal growth journeys, but what exactly is it?
According to Dr. Dolores Fazzino, resistance is a defense mechanism, a natural response that often arises when we step outside our comfort zones.
But what if instead of avoiding resistance, we could learn to embrace it?
Resistance: A Defense Mechanism
Resistance is a defense mechanism that surfaces when we are faced with change or new challenges.
When we encounter situations that push us out of our comfort zones, our mind and body naturally resist in an effort to protect us from discomfort or uncertainty.
This response can manifest in various ways: fear, procrastination, self doubt, or avoidance.
Understanding that resistance is not an enemy, but a natural reaction, is the first step in learning how to overcome it.
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Resistance often appears when we are on the verge of growth.
Stepping outside our comfort zones can trigger fear and hesitation, but it is precisely in these moments that we have the greatest opportunity for transformation.
Dr. Fazzino emphasizes that resistance is not just about avoiding change, it’s about pushing through those discomforts to expand our horizons and grow beyond our current limitations.
Embrace the discomfort, and you’ll find that on the other side lies greater potential.
The Opportunity Within Resistance
Rather than seeing resistance as something to be avoided, Dr. Fazzino suggests that we view it as a signal to look deeper within ourselves.
What are we protecting?
Often, resistance arises when we feel vulnerable or insecure, but these feelings point to areas of growth.
By examining the root cause of our resistance, we can uncover our fears, beliefs, or emotional triggers and address them directly.
This deeper self awareness is key to overcoming resistance and unlocking our potential.
Awareness: The First Step to Overcoming Resistance
Recognizing when we are in resistance is crucial.
Dr. Fazzino argues that awareness is the first step to overcoming it.
When we become conscious of the resistance within us, we gain control over it.
Instead of reacting impulsively or avoiding discomfort, we can take a step back, assess the situation, and consciously choose how we want to respond.
This mindfulness practice allows us to dismantle the power of resistance and turn it into an opportunity for growth.
Projection: Understanding When It’s Not About You
One key aspect of resistance is the way we perceive other people’s behavior.
Dr. Fazzino explains that when someone projects their emotions or frustrations onto us, it is often not about us at all.
It’s a way for them to release the pressure they’re feeling inside.
Recognizing that these projections are more about the other person’s inner world than about us allows us to detach from the emotional weight and respond with greater empathy and clarity.
Perfectionism: The Paralysis of Constant Control
Dr. Fazzino also touches on the connection between resistance and perfectionism.
When we are trapped in the pursuit of perfection, we often freeze, unable to move forward for fear of making a mistake.
This perfectionistic mindset can create a cycle of paralysis, where we try to keep everything constant and under control.
However, striving for perfection often stifles progress and growth.
Accepting imperfection is a powerful antidote to resistance, allowing us to take action and make mistakes along the way.
Resistance and Boundaries: When to Set Limits
Resistance is also closely tied to personal boundaries.
Sometimes, resistance is necessary in order to protect our emotional or physical well being.
Dr. Fazzino highlights that setting healthy boundaries is a key part of personal growth.
While resistance can be a signal to move forward, it can also be a necessary mechanism to safeguard ourselves from overcommitment or burnout.
Understanding when resistance is a sign to push through and when it’s a sign to set limits is an essential skill for maintaining balance in our lives.
Listening to Your Body: The Physical Manifestation of Resistance
Finally, Dr. Fazzino encourages us to listen to our bodies when resistance arises.
Our bodies often communicate with us before our minds do.
Physical sensations like tension, tightness, or fatigue may indicate that resistance is at play.
Rather than ignoring or suppressing these sensations, Dr. Fazzino advises us to be with them, allowing them to rise into our awareness.
By acknowledging these physical signals, we can begin to address the underlying emotional or psychological resistance and move forward with more ease.
Resistance is a natural part of the human experience, but it doesn’t have to hold us back.
Join Dr. Dolores as she delves into the psychology behind resistance, exploring the hidden mechanisms that keep us stuck in our ways.
Dr. Dolores will guide us through a fascinating journey into the human mind, uncovering the root causes of resistance.
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What to Look for In This Episode of The Dr. Dolores Show:
- “Resistance is a defense mechanism.” Dr. Dolores Fazzino (3:10)
- Resistance is also about stepping out of our comfort zone. (4:26)
- Resistance is the opportunity for you to look deeper within yourself and what you are protecting. (5:31)
- Being aware that you are in resistance is huge and the first step to overcoming it. (7:55)
- When a person is projecting onto you, they’ve released the pressure value. They then feel better and it’s not truly about you. (14:15)
- When everything has to be perfect we paralyze ourselves to keep things constant. (22:58)
- Resistance and personal boundaries are connected and sometimes necessary. (30:00)
- Our body may communicate with us when we have resistance. Just be with it and allow it to rise in our awareness. (45:09)
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