How to Heal Yourself From Unhealthy Habits
When we find ourselves repeating unhealthy patterns - anything from procrastination and emotional eating to overworking or negative self-talk - it can be a sign that our inner energy and outer environment are out of alignment.
If you find yourself struggling with moderation or you want to ditch the unproductive coping mechanisms once and for all, here are my top manifestation hacks for bringing your energy and environment into perfect harmony.
1/ Acknowledge the Habit Without Judgment
The first step to healing is awareness, so take a deep breath and acknowledge the habit that’s no longer serving you. Speak to it with love. Say: "I see you. I understand you were trying to protect me, and now I’m strong enough to choose differently."
In order to best raise your frequency, you must replace those feelings of judgement and shame with compassion.
2/ Clear the Energy in Your Space
Often, unhealthy habits are anchored in the energy of your environment and if you’re trying to stop a habit that is still reflected in the space around you, you’re going to come across some obstacles. An example of this can be found in a lot of stop-smoking guides - one of the first things they recommend when you first give up smoking is to get rid of the ashtrays in your home, to get rid of any cigarette packets and lighters, and to even deep-clean your home to get rid of the lingering smell of smoke. This is because it’s easier to adapt to your new identity as a non-smoker when your house is that of a non-smoker!
Take some time to space clear your home, removing any objects linked either physically or emotionally with your unhealthy habits. For example, if your goal is to reduce the amount of junk food you eat, donate any unopened, non-perishable food to a local food pantry, or to family or friends. Get rid of any takeout menus you might have stored away in your kitchen drawers, and remove any food delivery apps you have on your phone.
Once you’ve finished, burn a lavender-scented candle to help purify the energy of your home and remember, when you clear your space of the things that no longer serve you, you make room for new, more beneficial behaviors and opportunities.
3/ Use Positive Images and Symbols
Since your environment acts as an energetic mirror for what it is you wish to attract, work to bring your home into alignment with your new health goals:
Place an image or affirmation in your Health Direction that represents your new habits.
Add accents of emerald green, the Diamond Quantum Color for health, or opal, the Diamond Quantum Color of transformation
Add items to your Health Direction that symbolize your new choices. This could be anything from a vegan recipe book, a business card for a hypnotherapist, a crystal with healing properties(like amethyst or citrine), or a photo of your happiest self.
4/ Visualize the New Habit
For many, the thought of going day to day without the crutch of their coping mechanism can be daunting, so visualization can be a way to help introduce that change slowly. Every morning, take a few moments to sit quietly. Breathe into your heart. Then, visualize yourself:
Making the choice not to engage in your unhealthy habit
Smiling, feeling light and vibrant, as you chose a more productive behavior instead
Being surrounded by people and spaces that support you
The more often you do this, the easier it will become to do this in real life. Practice makes perfect, after all!
5/ Forgive Yourself and Others
Unhealthy habits are often coping mechanisms tied to past wounds, so learning to live without them often requires a spot of emotional clearing. Close your eyes and reflect on the last time you used an unhealthy habit as a coping mechanism. Say silently or aloud: "I forgive myself. I release this with love. I am free."
Then, extend forgiveness to others who may have contributed to this pain, not to excuse their actions, but to release the negative energy associated with this habit. Forgiveness raises your vibration faster than any other practice. If you want to take it further, you can write a forgiveness letter either to yourself or to someone specific and then burn it during the afternoon of a sunny day.
6/ Anchor the New You with Daily Rituals
The secret to long-lasting transformation is to take one small step at a time. Instead of trying to completely overhaul your life overnight, focus on introducing one productive, high-frequency habit each day. This can include things like:
Beginning your day with the Tubes of Light meditation
Lighting a candle and stating your intention for the day
Fitting in a quick yoga workout at the beginning or end of your day
Taking a walk through nature during your lunch break
Making healthier substitutions, like swapping your afternoon can of soda for a glass of lemon water, or swapping your evening doomscroll for a book on a subject you want to learn more about
With Love and Joy,
Dame Marie Diamond
Feng Shui Master and Best-selling Author
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