The other day I received an email from a Practitioner. She was answering the question I ask when singing up for my newsletter:
 
"So, what's the biggest challenge you face when it comes to getting clients?"

I have so many emails from wonderful Practitioners around the world that have answered this question. While their answers vary, one question I'm often asked is how to get beyond the limiting beliefs they have about themselves as a Practitioner.
Sometimes I hear, "I know I'm stuck but I don't know why."
 
Other times I'm told, "I know I'm holding myself back from getting out there and promoting myself but I'm not sure how to get beyond my fears and doubts."

Guess what? I have a special magnifying glass that can find the limiting beliefs that keep you from reaching more clients, moving forward and getting out in a bigger way.

Do you know what the "magnifying glass" is?

It's a word.

Yes! I single word.
 
It's not even a fancy word. Nor a complicated word. And no matter what part of the world you live in or how old you are or how long you have been seeing clients, this little powerful word detects our limiting beliefs. 
 
Do you want to know what it is? Drum roll please!

BECAUSE.

Yes, the single word "because." You see, your limiting belief usually follows the word "because." 

Whether you're thinking to yourself or sharing with a friend, our limiting beliefs and negative self-talk can often be detected if you listen out for the word "because" in your sentences.
 
Here are some examples:
 
"I can't get more clients because... I work a full time job"
 
"People won't want to work with me because... I'm just a mom."
 
"I can't start leading workshops/teleclasses because... I don't have enough experience. 
 
"I can't say I'm a specialist because... I'm not an EFT master" (or haven't been in practice for years, or had hundreds of clients, etc.)
 
See how this word helps you detect your limiting belief around yourself as a Practitioner and what you think you can be, do or have? The good news is you can identify the limiting beliefs that hold you back from getting clients, making a great income and assisting others that need your help.
 
It's true that sometimes your inner blocks remain hidden but many times you can "sniff out" these fears and doubts that are holding you back simply by being aware of this word because.
 
So this if the first step, to find out the limiting beliefs you are telling yourself and others.
 
The second step to remove these blocks is using a clearing process such as EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, or hypnotherapy to remove them. You just have to make sure you remove it from the root, or it will come back later and hold you back.

Whether your fears around taking payment from clients, creating a website or telling people what to do, clearing these blocks is essential if you really want to move forward with confidence.
 
Your Success Assignment:
 
Write down on paper what you want to be, do or have when it comes to your Practice. 
 
Then, answer this question: "Why don't I have it?"
 
Write down whatever thoughts come to mind. Don't edit yourself! Keep the pen flowing.
 
Lastly, use a clearing process like EFT or hypnotherapy to eliminate these limiting beliefs. Yes, it will take a bit of time and dedication to do this process, but the rewards are well worth it.
 
Once these inner culprits are identified and cleared at the root you will feel more relaxed, excited and motivated to take your Practice, yourself and even your income to a new level. 

Do you need assistance to sniff out your limiting beliefs and completely move them so you feel unstoppable, I'd love to help. Join our Success Circle where I'll show you exactly how to clear these blocks and build your Practice in an authentic way.. Visit this site for more info.
 
(c) 2009 AnaMaria Herrera, EFT Practitioner, Classical Homeopath and Expert Marketer
 
WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: AnaMaria Herrera, Online Marketer and Director of Practice Building Institute publishes 'Practice Building Success' teaching Holistic Practitioners how to get clients and build their practice. For a f*ree audio and resources go to: http://www.PracticeBuildingInstitute.com
 

Did you know that most Practitioners undervalue what they do?

Do you do extra things for your clients outside of the scheduled session or treatment times, that you are not compensated for?

Do you know many people would buy more than one session if told the benefits of having multiple treatments with you? 
 
In this powerful class I'll be covering how to present our sessions to our clients so they see the value in working with us and purchase our sessions or session packages right away. Don't worry, you won't need to 'sell' yourself or feel you're pushing your clients to buy from you.
 
I'll show you how to also get paid for doing 'small' things like giving email or phone support, so you avoid the trap of giving away your valuable time and expertise. You'll leave this call feeling empowered about yourself and very confident about what you offer and have more clients choosing to work with you.  

As always, you'll get the audio to listen to over and over again!

This call is FR*EE for all Success Circle members. Not a member? You can get this audio, past calls, detailed notes and 1 month in the membership for only 9.95. C^lick here for details: http://snipurl.com/lh0ly

A couple weeks ago I met my friend Jobie in Santa Monica for the weekend. Here we are at a small cafe enjoying brunch. 

There are two reasons this friend is dear to me. The first reason is we are born on the same year, only 2 days apart.  And the second reason is she introduced me to a very special man who has had a great influence on personal and professional life.

Years ago Jobie invited me to attend a weekend seminar where a Canadian was teaching about Law of Attraction. I was mesmerized and to this day use the simple but powerful techniques he taught me in that seminar to deliberately attract what I wanted in my life.   

You should have seen Jobie's face when I asked her, "Guess who is teaching a class to my group of Practitioners?" I told her it was Michael Losier, the teacher we had heard years ago.  She was so excited for me and for those that would be hearing this 'Law of Attraction Guy" for the first time. I have to say, I'm so excited to attend the teleclass and hear these powerful teachings again.  I know I could use a LOA refresher course!

I've used these strategies to attract a great home, a wonderful profession (I struggled for years after I closed my first practice with discovering what my 'calling' or passion was in life), great friends and greater financial success (for most of my life I struggled with barely having enough money or having just enough.) I've also used the methods I learned to resolve a painful condition that I developed this year.  

This interactive, powerful class is this week:

Applying Law of Attraction to Your Life and Business:  Getting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don’t  Oct 7th Wed 11am PDT/2pm PDT

This call is FREE for Members of Practice Building Success Circle. You can get this audio, past calls and 1 full month in the membership for only $9.95, just CLICK HERE