You know exactly what I’m talking about. That little habit. The one you brush off like it’s no big deal. But every time you do it, it’s like, ugh, the nagging feeling of, “I really need to stop doing this.”
Maybe it’s the late-night snacking, the doom-scrolling or the clutter that just keeps piling up. Whatever it is, let me tell you this Feng Shui truth – it’s a baby energy blocker, or BEB :). Yup. A little itty bitty energy blocker that will eventually muck everything up.
And here’s the thing: your tiny, seemingly harmless habits are actually laying the groundwork for those bigger blocks that lead to your dreaded “stuck” feeling – whether it’s physical, emotional, or even spiritual.
Alright, let’s dive a little deeper, shall we?
We all have those habits, the little things we know we should probably stop doing. Maybe it’s saying “yes” to too many things, the five snooze alarms, or the just one more episode before bed. These are what I like to call “baby energy blockers.” They’re tiny on their own, barely noticeable even. But when you add them up, they pack quite the punch in your energy flow.
You’re probably thinking, “But it’s just a small thing! Surely, this isn’t what’s holding me back.” And if anyone understands, it’s this Feng Shui gal. Who hasn’t brushed off a tiny habit or two? But here’s the thing: these little blockers become the building blocks of your stuck energy. The small decisions pile up and start creating stagnation in your life, whether you notice it or not.
Let’s say you’re feeling “stuck” in life. Maybe you’re not moving forward in a relationship, a career goal, or even in your own self-growth. Yes, big things matter, but it’s often the baby energy blockers that hold us in place. So why do these little habits affect our energy flow so much?
Why BEBs matter:
- Accumulation effect – Small habits add up. You may think your daily coffee table clutter isn’t impacting your well-being, but over time, clutter in our physical space creates mental clutter, too. When we surround ourselves with things that don’t serve us, we unknowingly block fresh, vibrant energy from entering.
- Energy distractors – Baby energy blockers are like low-grade background noise. Sure, it’s not a full-on siren, but it’s a constant hum that distracts you. Whether it’s those emails you keep meaning to answer, that drawer full of “I’ll deal with it later” papers, or that overly packed calendar, these things eat up our energy on a low level, constantly.
- Confidence erosion – Oddly enough, when we know we’re doing something that doesn’t serve us, even if it’s small, it chips away at our confidence over time. There’s a tiny part of you that thinks, I should do better than this. And when we don’t, it affects how we show up in other areas of life.
What to do about BEBs:
- Identify your blockers – First, pick one area of your life that feels a little sluggish or stuck. What are the small things you’re doing (or not doing) in that area that could be blocking the flow? It could be as simple as the laundry you’ve been avoiding, or the friend you’ve been “meaning to call.”
- Commit to one small shift – Pick one baby energy blocker and commit to changing it this week. Don’t try to clear them all out at once; just choose one. Maybe it’s setting a bedtime alarm, so you don’t end up binge-watching shows, or keeping your work desk clutter-free for a week.
- Celebrate the shift – Even if it’s just a small change, celebrate it! Making these baby shifts creates momentum, and when you feel the difference, you’ll be motivated to tackle the next one.
When you start shifting these tiny habits, you’ll notice a surprising amount of energy flowing back into your life. It may seem small, but small changes lead to big transformations. Here’s to not throwing the baby out with the bathwater, but rediscovering your flow and making room for the things that truly matter.
So, what’s one baby thing you’re ready to release this week?
