What prevents you from living the life you truly desire? ( Archived) (78)

Feb 8, 2014 1:12 PM CSTWhat prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Laralou
LaralouLaralouWicklow, Ireland24 Threads 3 Polls 975 Posts

What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?(Vote Below)

- (To Vote: select an option above, then press this button)
Fear of failure +/ rejection
14
15%
Fear of success
2
2%
Lack of courage
5
5%
Financial constraints
44
47%
Fear of intimacy
2
2%
Fear of commitment
1
1%
Family responsibilities
10
11%
Lack of training/skills/education
1
1%
Don't know what I really want
7
7%
Lack of self-esteem/self confidence
8
9%
Total Votes
94
Hi all!
Haven't been on here in a long time but still recognise some familiar lurkers faces! ;-)
Doing a course at the moment where I have to research/study modern-day fears/stressors leading to procrastination and/or self-sabotage. These fears may be self-imposed or inflicted upon us by society, family, friends ,peers etc...
I would be grateful if you would choose which of the ten options you feel has had the most bearing on your life; preventing you from living the life you would like to create for yourself.
Feel free to leave comments below, or PM me if you would like to expand on your choice in private. I promise that nothing shared in confidence will be made public here or elsewhere. Many thanks in advance...teddybear
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Feb 8, 2014 1:19 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
I can't pm you because of that bloody age gate you have grin
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Feb 8, 2014 1:25 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
Hello gorgeous wave
what a lovely surprise to see your goodself here!

I will help out in anyway I can....you can email me more stuff if you like!

big hugs to you hug
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Feb 8, 2014 1:33 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Laralou
LaralouLaralouWicklow, Ireland24 Threads 3 Polls 975 Posts
Age range has been changedgrin
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Feb 8, 2014 1:40 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
goldengloss
goldenglossgoldenglossMalahide North County Dublin, Dublin Ireland3 Threads 389 Posts
I put down financial constraints, I think truthfully there is alot of fear about leaving the safety zone.
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Feb 8, 2014 1:40 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Glengirl
GlengirlGlengirlConvoy, Donegal Ireland54 Threads 2 Polls 5,560 Posts
Hey Lara

None of the options really apply to me but I'll try to help out anyway.

Great to see you again wave
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Feb 8, 2014 1:57 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Laralou
LaralouLaralouWicklow, Ireland24 Threads 3 Polls 975 Posts
Glengirl: Hey Lara

None of the options really apply to me but I'll try to help out anyway.

Great to see you again


Hey GGwave Would have liked a couple more options but 10 is the limit. Feel free to add your own. hug
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Feb 8, 2014 2:00 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Laralou
LaralouLaralouWicklow, Ireland24 Threads 3 Polls 975 Posts
goldengloss: I put down financial constraints, I think truthfully there is alot of fear about leaving the safety zone.


Hi GoldenGloss. Nice to meet you. handshake Thanks for your honesty. I think the fear of the unknown is a big one for all of us. Better the devil you know & all that!
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Feb 8, 2014 2:06 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
goldengloss
goldenglossgoldenglossMalahide North County Dublin, Dublin Ireland3 Threads 389 Posts
Being the age I am but still wanting a change... it gets harder as you get abit older. I want to up and move sticks, there are practicalities am I making excuses? maybelips
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Feb 8, 2014 2:06 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
jamiethekid
jamiethekidjamiethekidtipperary, Tipperary Ireland2 Threads 524 Posts
Laralou: Hi all!
Haven't been on here in a long time but still recognise some familiar lurkers faces! ;-)
Doing a course at the moment where I have to research/study modern-day fears/stressors leading to procrastination and/or self-sabotage. These fears may be self-imposed or inflicted upon us by society, family, friends ,peers etc...
I would be grateful if you would choose which of the ten options you feel has had the most bearing on your life; preventing you from living the life you would like to create for yourself.
Feel free to leave comments below, or PM me if you would like to expand on your choice in private. I promise that nothing shared in confidence will be made public here or elsewhere. Many thanks in advance...
Fear fear of rejection failure humiliation etc etc well I suppose people get comfy in their protective existing so basically their not living a prosperous life.
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Feb 8, 2014 2:08 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
jamiethekid: Fear fear of rejection failure humiliation etc etc well I suppose people get comfy in their protective existing so basically their not living a prosperous life.


is that your own reason? or what you think stop most people?

fear of rejection never ever ever stopped me laugh

and a dating site is the very place to get over that fear rolling on the floor laughing
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Feb 8, 2014 2:09 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
jamiethekid: Fear fear of rejection failure humiliation etc etc well I suppose people get comfy in their protective existing so basically their not living a prosperous life.


and if you check out the replies finance is the most popular at the moment!
fear of rejection has no votes yet! conversing wave
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Feb 8, 2014 2:14 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Laralou
LaralouLaralouWicklow, Ireland24 Threads 3 Polls 975 Posts
jamiethekid: Fear fear of rejection failure humiliation etc etc well I suppose people get comfy in their protective existing so basically their not living a prosperous life.


thumbs up
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Feb 8, 2014 2:17 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
benni2
benni2benni2eire, Tipperary Ireland26 Threads 2,399 Posts
lazinesshandshake
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Feb 8, 2014 2:19 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Laralou
LaralouLaralouWicklow, Ireland24 Threads 3 Polls 975 Posts
goldengloss: Being the age I am but still wanting a change... it gets harder as you get abit older. I want to up and move sticks, there are practicalities am I making excuses? maybe


Feeling that age is preventing you from making a change may be an excuse dunno but I think the current recession has curbed our desire to take risks or a leap of faith. comfort
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Feb 8, 2014 2:19 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
benni2: laziness


that is not on the list
but I reckon it is a main one too thumbs up
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Feb 8, 2014 2:20 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Laralou
LaralouLaralouWicklow, Ireland24 Threads 3 Polls 975 Posts
benni2: laziness


Lovely honest answer. Thanks!bouquet
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Feb 8, 2014 2:22 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
goldengloss: Being the age I am but still wanting a change... it gets harder as you get abit older. I want to up and move sticks, there are practicalities am I making excuses? maybe


I am only slightly younger than you and this year I have massive changes coming into my life (actually it begins the end of this month) and I embrace these changes!
I lived abroad in my 20's and would love the chance to do so again....who knows maybe that will happen too grin

Feel the fear and do it anyway!
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Feb 8, 2014 2:29 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
jamiethekid: Thank you so much for your vote of confidence but I do feel panicky and nervous for interviews and tell myself face the fear or run forever .Life is a beautiful challenge , hope you are well here's some flowers for you


Thanks I just love flowers! blushing
And I love your words "life is a beautiful challenge" grin thumbs up
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Feb 8, 2014 2:29 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
the age filter is still upblues
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Feb 8, 2014 2:33 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
modermen
modermenmodermencork, Cork Ireland66 Threads 1,108 Posts
They say when people get old the thing they most regret is not taking more chances, there should be more chancers in the world.
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Feb 8, 2014 2:34 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
sexydivabella
sexydivabellasexydivabellaDrogheda, Dublin Ireland44 Threads 4 Polls 5,978 Posts
modermen: They say when people get old the thing they most regret is not taking more chances, there should be more chancers in the world.


do you regret that? or is it another open ended "what everyone thinks" comment? what do you think has held you back? if anything!
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Feb 8, 2014 2:35 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
benni2
benni2benni2eire, Tipperary Ireland26 Threads 2,399 Posts
modermen: They say when people get old the thing they most regret is not taking more chances, there should be more chancers in the world.
the countries full of themlaugh
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Feb 8, 2014 2:37 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
there4u80
there4u80there4u80County, Limerick Ireland20 Threads 2 Polls 231 Posts
Couldn't be arsed, lazy at times, life is for living, not spending it in work 24/7 which is what is required if you want to be very successful, screw that,i work to live, not live to work, fools! cool
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Feb 8, 2014 2:40 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Laralou
LaralouLaralouWicklow, Ireland24 Threads 3 Polls 975 Posts
there4u80: Couldn't be arsed, lazy at times, life is for living, not spending it in work 24/7 which is what is required if you want to be very successful, screw that,i work to live, not live to work, fools!


Thank for the honest answer. I don't equate success just with a job though. It can be if that's what you want out of life but what about hobbies, dreams, relationships, life experiences and so on?
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Feb 8, 2014 2:41 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
mjpd67
mjpd67mjpd67galway, Galway Ireland181 Threads 5 Polls 6,550 Posts
Love to follow a lot of my dreams and ambitions but im just so shy and dont have a good woman anymore to point me in the right direction moping blues
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Feb 8, 2014 2:45 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Laralou
LaralouLaralouWicklow, Ireland24 Threads 3 Polls 975 Posts
jamiethekid: Thank you so much for your vote of confidence but I do feel panicky and nervous for interviews and tell myself face the fear or run forever .Life is a beautiful challenge , hope you are well here's some flowers for you


thumbs up
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Feb 8, 2014 2:49 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
jamiethekid
jamiethekidjamiethekidtipperary, Tipperary Ireland2 Threads 524 Posts
mjpd67: Love to follow a lot of my dreams and ambitions but im just so shy and dont have a good woman anymore to point me in the right direction
You don't need a woman to point you in the right direction, you got to get out there make your own luck ,do it do it then you'll have no regrets .
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Feb 8, 2014 2:52 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
there4u80
there4u80there4u80County, Limerick Ireland20 Threads 2 Polls 231 Posts
Well started a new relationship before Christmas so that's going well, i play guitar, it tried, oh how i tried so so so very hard to get good enough to be a superstar but i now know, without doubt, that its something you are simply born with or without, yes anybody can learn to play guitar but only a lucky few have natural talent, the xfactor if you will, i aint half bad but no, will never be as good or even half as good as my idol, Mr. Saul Hudson, A.K.A. slash cool

Are you a life coach seeking new students? You look very professional looking.
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Feb 8, 2014 2:52 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
mjpd67
mjpd67mjpd67galway, Galway Ireland181 Threads 5 Polls 6,550 Posts
jamiethekid: You don't need a woman to point you in the right direction, you got to get out there make your own luck ,do it do it then you'll have no regrets .
ah i know that but like a lot of men on here who wont admit it im probably still lost and lonely deep down ,but have started doing new stuff and hoping to travel abroad shortly thumbs up
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Feb 8, 2014 2:55 PM CST What prevents you from living the life you truly desire?
Fraya
FrayaFrayaCork, Ireland1 Threads 3,762 Posts
modermen: They say when people get old the thing they most regret is not taking more chances, there should be more chancers in the world.


I had a think about that and considered how I would feel now if I hadn't taken a particular chance a some years back. In the same position now at the age I am I'd definately do it again.

In answer to Laralou's question I believe fear is a big obstacle, fear of the unknown, rejection, looking foolish, getting it wrong etc.
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