Surrender and Trust: The Keys to Overcoming Resistance in Your Business Journey

Hello everyone!

I'm Beki Eakins, a Business Mindset and Lifestyle Coach dedicated to helping Occupational Therapists (OTs) transition into freedom-based online businesses. My mission is to assist OTs in packaging their unique skills into exciting offers that effortlessly sell in the online space. Since leaving the OT profession, I've had the pleasure of working with hundreds of clients, guiding them to create lives they feel truly inspired by.

In today's blog, inspired by Episode 64 of my podcast, I want to delve into two powerful concepts that frequently arise in my work with clients: surrender and trust. These principles are essential when you're striving to create significant change or make a meaningful impact, but they can also feel overwhelming. Understanding how to embrace surrender and trust can transform your business journey from one of resistance to one of flow and success.

Embracing the Present: Lessons from Eckhart Tolle

Eckhart Tolle, the author of The Power of Now, teaches us the importance of accepting the present moment as if we had chosen it. Often, our inability to be present stems from our resistance to our current reality. We're either waiting for the future or trying to force change, which can lead to feelings of frustration, burnout, and being stuck.

When our present doesn't align with our dreams, resistance surfaces as tension in our bodies—tightness in the chest, heaviness—and in our minds—self-doubt and critical thoughts. High achievers, in particular, may struggle with being overly harsh on themselves, which creates friction that slows progress.

The Struggle with Resistance

Resistance often manifests when we desire something deeply but feel obstructed by circumstances. This can lead to emotional turmoil and a sense of being stuck. The key to overcoming this resistance lies in the ability to surrender and trust.

Surrendering doesn't mean giving up; it's about releasing the need to control every outcome. It's about making peace with your current moment while remaining open to possibilities. By doing so, you recognize that your desired outcomes can manifest in various ways, often requiring you to gather new skills and emotional resilience along the way.

Trust as an Active Choice

Trust is not a passive state but an active decision. Choosing to trust means believing that even when the path seems unclear, you are still moving forward. Trust allows you to focus on small, consistent actions rather than becoming overwhelmed by the bigger picture.

When you trust the process, you maintain ownership over your journey. You decide whether to embrace trust or get lost in doubt and victimhood. Trust empowers you to stay present, breathe, and acknowledge that each step is part of your growth.

Practical Steps to Cultivate Surrender and Trust

1. Ground Yourself in the Present Moment Take a moment each day to breathe deeply and observe your surroundings. Notice the feelings and thoughts that arise when you are fully present. Are they supportive or critical? This awareness helps you stay connected to the here and now, reducing anxiety about the future.
2. Shift Your Energy Behind Actions Reflect on whether your actions stem from a need to control or from a place of trust. Actions driven by trust and surrender are more sustainable and aligned with your true purpose.
3. Recognise Patterns from the Past Look back at past experiences where things didn't go as planned. Often, these moments led to valuable lessons and unexpected growth. Understanding this pattern reinforces your trust in the process.
4. Embrace Gratitude Cultivate gratitude for each small step forward. Acknowledging progress, no matter how minor, keeps you motivated and positive.
5. Align with Your Purpose Reconnect with your deeper "why." Understanding your mission and aligning your actions with it attracts the right opportunities and clients who resonate with your energy.

The Journey of Business Growth

Building a business is much like navigating a computer game where you run around gathering new skills and values. Progress isn't always linear; instead, it's filled with curves and unexpected challenges that prepare you for greater achievements. Patience and resilience are crucial as you develop the emotional readiness to handle growth effectively.

Imagine swimming upstream against a strong current - exhausting and seemingly endless. Now, envision turning around and letting the river carry you forward effortlessly. This shift from struggle to flow signifies the power of surrender and trust in your business journey.

Offering Support on Your Journey

I believe that trust and surrender can transform your approach to business, allowing the magic of growth and success to unfold naturally. To support you further, I've created a mindset meditation designed to boost your confidence, self-belief, and address any money mindset issues. This powerful tool is available free to all my podcast listeners - download it through the link in the show notes.

Final Thoughts

As you navigate your business journey, remember that resistance is a natural part of the process. By embracing surrender and trust, you can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Focus on the present, align with your purpose, and cultivate gratitude for each step forward.

If you're an Occupational Therapist ready to design, launch, and scale your online business, I'm here to help you create your own version of freedom. Together, we can turn your purpose and mission into exciting offers that resonate deeply with your audience.

Ready to take the next step? Book a Call to start your journey towards a fulfilling and successful online business.