The Mindless Habit That’s Keeping You from Achieving Your True Desires: Deflection

Ambitious women are doers, but, all too often, they fall short on doing the things they truly want deep down inside. Just sit for a moment and ask yourself… when did you last feel like you had to get everything else done before you could pursue something you truly desire? I did this dance a lot, finding rational excuses why I shouldn’t pursue something I knew I deeply wanted. In my case, it was an exquisite relationship, but my core wound of believing I was unlovable kept getting in the way. I was deflecting my desire, convincing myself that other things — like my business or daily tasks — had to come first. So, on today's episode of The Unstoppable Woman Podcast, I’m exploring this very real struggle for women and how we can break free from it. The truth is, deflection can be a powerful force, keeping us from pursuing our deepest desires, especially when we don’t even realize we’re doing it. But the good news is that we can change this narrative. In this episode, I’ll share:How to recognize when you're deflecting your true desiresThe steps I took to stop deflecting and start living into my vision of an exquisite lifeWhy self-compassion and honesty are critical in this journeyHow to hold leverage over yourself to prioritize your desiresAnd much more. Join this insightful interview to learn how you can start living the life you truly want — without deflection. And if you’re ready to take things a step further and wish to fast-track your exquisite life, schedule a private conversation with me below. * Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) What deflecting your desires looks like (01:56) Recognizing deflection patterns & how to break free (11:28) What’s productive procrastination? (23:45) Holding leverage over yourself (30:30) Self-compassion so you can stop deflecting (42:28) The first step to getting what you truly want & how Amira can help you (47:07) * Additional Resources Find the discussed episode on productive procrastination here. Connect with Amira Alvarez: Visit The Unstoppable Woman or schedule a private conversation to discuss trusted advisor mentorship. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with an ambitious woman that you know.  * The Unstoppable Woman® Podcast has the conversations about women and success no one else is having.  Come explore what lies beyond achievement, how to go past traditional notions of success, what’s unique about women and ambition, and how to build a truly Exquisite Life where you get to define what it means to have it all.  Join your host Amira Alvarez as we feature women who have achieved what few dare to do—feats of remarkable success, writing the new rules, and going deep within to create change, impact, and wealth. Be a part of these diverse, candid, and intimate discussions that dive deep into and redefine what true wealth and success mean. Tune in weekly to also hear Amira’s own stories, teachings, and work with clients on how to create a truly Exquisite Life that is rich inside and out. * Amira Alvarez, Founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman® and host of The Unstoppable Woman Podcast is an entrepreneur, private mentor, and trusted advisor for the ultra-successful woman. She inspires already accomplished women to achieve further financial wealth and success while leading fulfilling lives.  She works with next-level founders, CEOs, executives, and high performers in their pursuit of exquisite lives and success.  After achieving a remarkable fivefold income increase in one year and building a multimillion-dollar company, she found a way to create harmony between ambition, spaciousness, and contentment. Unwilling to compromise her drive for success, she crafted a methodology for an Exquisite Life, allowing individuals to embrace their inner drive while finding deep fulfillment. Her path guides high-achieving women toward a life rich inside and out, where they realize their dreams without diminishing their hard-earned successes.  Amira challenges the notion that we can't have it all, redefining what’s possible for ambitious women. * Find Us Online: YouTube Instagram  LinkedIn  Facebook Twitter  * The Unstoppable Woman® serves a global network of ambitious female leaders, who are here to redefine success and wealth on their own terms. Founded by Amira Alvarez, we’ve pioneered a unique approach to ambition and success, harmonizing ambition with profound contentment. The Unstoppable Woman mentors next-level founders, CEOs, executives, and high performers in their pursuit of exquisite lives and success. We explore what happens beyond traditional notions of success and any conventional ideas about women and ambition. We’re here to have a new conversation about what’s possible for women, their wealth, their power, and their unique ambitions. We specialize in helping high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and executives, achieve and create exquisite lives and further financial success.