Mental brakes

This is a practical concept describing internal inhibitory mechanisms: fear of evaluation, perfectionism, learned limitations, avoidance of discomfort or the belief that an action is pointless. Brakes can protect against risk, but they can also keep a person stagnant. Recognizing them allows you to distinguish a real threat from an old defensive pattern.

Before you put off taking action, write down the phrase: "I'm not doing this because...". Then indicate whether the reason is a fact, a fear, a belief, or a lack of a resource.