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8 Common Boxes We Put Ourselves In And How To Break Free
Dear Reader,
In this week’s newsletter, the 125th issue, I’m writing about the boxes we put ourselves in and how to break free from them. I’m playing a game called Game of Boxes. It’s taking place in a Facebook group, and it runs for 21 days. We put ourselves and others in boxes, sometimes without even realizing it.
A common box we put ourselves in is the money box. We set limits on how much money we can earn, what kinds of things to spend money on and a lot more. The way the game works is that on the first day of the game, you’re given $100 of virtual money. You’re able to invest 10 percent in Freedom Funds and the other 90 percent you choose to spend any way you want.
On day two of the game, your money is doubled, and every subsequent day, the money you get doubles. Today is Day 18 of Game of Boxes and I received over $13 million dollars of virtual money. You have to imagine and get creative about how you’ll spend your money because you cannot carry it over to the next day. This has been such a liberating experience for me. And you get to know people based on how they spend their money.
I’ve noticed that my limiting beliefs about money are disappearing. And I realize that we live in an abundant universe. My money blocks are disappearing. With money, we can support the people and causes that matter to us.
Ask Avil
8 Common Boxes We Put Ourselves In And How To Break Free
Introduction
We all put ourselves in boxes at some point. There are many ways that we can put ourselves in boxes, and sometimes it’s hard to break free. Do you think about what boxes you put yourself into? Do you tend to think of yourself as one thing or another? For some people, it may be difficult to think outside the box. Others may be more comfortable being different and unique.
It’s human nature to want to fit in and be like everyone else. Chances are you’ve probably put yourself in a box before. Whether it’s your job, your social group, or the people you date, we all tend to conform to certain roles and expectations. But what if those boxes were restrictive and didn’t offer any room for growth? What if they were limiting our potential and making us unhappy?
But what if you could break free from the box that is holding you back? It’s time to break out of the boxes we’ve placed ourselves in and be true to ourselves. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. Let’s start by embracing our uniqueness and celebrating our differences. Let’s stop trying to fit into the mold that society has created for us and start creating our own mold, one that fits us perfectly.
8 Common Boxes We Put Ourselves In
- The first common box we put ourselves in is the victim role. We feel like we are not good enough, or that someone else is responsible for our problems. We may stay in this role for too long because it feels safer than trying to take control of our lives. We think that we’re incapable of fixing things or solving our own problems. This can lead to anxiety and stress, which makes it even harder to break free from the box.
- The second common box we put ourselves in is the martyr role. We feel like we have to endure everything, even if it’s tough. We stay in this role because we think that it will make others appreciate us more. But often, staying in this role just makes us resentful and unhappy.
- The third common box we put ourselves in is the critic mode. This mode makes us think deeply about every little thing, which can paralyze us and prevent us from taking action. We stay in this mode because we think it will make us smarter, more insightful, and better at life. But often, staying in this mode just makes us unhappy and stressed out.
- The fourth common box is the perfectionist box. It’s when we feel like we have to be perfect all the time. We think that if we don’t meet every expectation, then we’re a failure. This can lead to anxiety and stress, which makes it even harder to break free from the box.
- The fifth common box is the control freak box. It’s when we feel like our life revolves around our control over everything. We think that if things don’t go our way, then there’s something wrong with us. This can lead to anxiety and stress, which makes it even harder to break free from the box.
- The sixth common box is the blame game box. This is when we constantly find someone or something to blame for our problems. We become resentful and angry with everyone around us. Again, this only leads to dissatisfaction and a lack of control over our life.
- The seventh common box is the comparison game box. This is when we continuously compare ourselves to others. We think about how successful or unsuccessful we are compared to others. We become obsessed with what other people have and don’t have. This only leads to more stress and anxiety.
- The eight common box is the money box. The money box is when we put all our energy into making as much money as possible, without taking care of ourselves or our relationships. This can lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of satisfaction in life. On the other hand, we can set limits on how much we can earn. And what we can spend money on. This can also lead to stress and anxiety because we feel like we never have enough money.
How To Break Free From The Box That Is Holding You Back
There are a few different ways to break free from these boxes. Start by acknowledging that you are in a box. It may feel like a denial or a tough step, but it is important to be honest with yourself. Once you have acknowledged that you are in a box, take some time to explore what the box is about.
Once you have identified the box, start to challenge it! This might mean questioning why you feel like you need to stay in the box or why it’s so important to you. Be open to new ideas and perspectives and challenge yourself to think outside the box.
Take action: By taking action, you will help to break free from the box and gain some control over your life.
Set Boundaries: This means setting limits on how much we blame others or compare ourselves to others. We need to be responsible for our own happiness and success, not someone else’s.
Challenge Your Beliefs: This means that we need to question our assumptions and beliefs about how the world works. We need to be open to new possibilities and ideas.
Take Time For Yourself: This means setting aside time every day to do things that make us happy or relax us. This will help us break free from our boxes and find satisfaction in life again.
Conclusion
There are many boxes we can put ourselves in. It’s up to us to find a way to break free from them. We may not be able to change our circumstances, but we can change our attitude and behavior.
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Until Next Week,
Avil Beckford, Founder, The Invisible Mentor!
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