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Dr. Gray's Personal Block Remover: Perfectionism

How to process your past

It is easy to process your past. With a little practice, you will have discovered your inner power to remove all the blocks. There are four basic steps. Step One is as follows:

Step One: Linking Your Feelings to Your Past

Perfectionism, the block we are dealing with here, is linked to the feeling Inadequacy. If it is difficult to link your present feelings with past feelings, use these statements:

  • Recall a time when you felt inadequate in some way.
  • Recall a time when you disappointed a parent or someone else whom you loved.
  • Recall a time when others laughed at you.
  • Recall a time when you said the wrong thing.
  • Recall a time when you got into trouble.
  • Recall a time when someone else got into trouble and you felt bad.
  • Recall a time when you couldn't stop someone else from doing the wrong thing.
  • Recall a time when you witnessed violence or abuse.
  • Recall a time when you had more than others.
  • Recall a time when your zipper was down.
  • Recall a time when you publicly embarrassed yourself.
  • Recall a time when you were someplace and you didn't know anyone.
  • Recall a time when you were not picked.
  • Recall a time when you were rejected.
  • Recall a time when you failed.
  • Recall a time when you had a pimple on your nose.

Now you should: Go to Step Two: Write a Feeling Letter to express the four levels of emotions that are linked to your block.