219. Why Your Affirmations Aren't Working (Do This Instead)

How to stop overthinking: it's not a mind problem, it's a body that never got the signal to feel safe.👉 Get Eric's book, Spiritual Fitness: The Eric Bigger Method: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Fitness-Eric-Bigger-Method/dp/1968944109/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Product  In this episode of Spiritual Fitness, Eric Bigger explains why you overthink when your body doesn't feel safe, and how rushing and trying to control everything keeps you stuck in your head. You'll hear the story of the week he got out of his mind and into his body through long, deep breathwork, then take four deep breaths with him. Eric also shares three simple ways to calm overwhelm and get back to your intuition: breathwork, movement, and rest.Check out Miracle Season’s collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithmeConnect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90

Healing is not linear. Eric Bigger shares 6 signs you're healing, even when it feels like everything is falling apart.In this episode of Spiritual Fitness, Eric Bigger breaks down the signs of healing most men are never told to look for. You'll learn how radical awareness lets you respond instead of react, why saying no to a request can be a yes to yourself, how to feel anger and frustration without turning them into a story, and why vulnerability is a sign of strength. Eric also explains what it means when old family triggers stop getting under your skin, and how a simple pause helps you choose your response.Check out Miracle Season’s collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithmeConnect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90

Trust issues in relationships start in the nervous system. Eric Bigger explains why women lose trust and what men often miss.In this episode of Spiritual Fitness, Eric Bigger breaks down why women lose trust in relationships, from the way your nervous system picks up on inconsistency to the date nights and affection that quietly fade. You'll hear how overthinking and staying silent wear trust down, why going against your intuition costs you trust in yourself, and why Eric says some women are really losing the control they once had over the relationship. Eric also speaks to men about the communication, vulnerability, and emotional intimacy that the independent women he coaches want most.Check out Miracle Season’s collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithmeConnect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90

Emotional vulnerability isn't weakness. Eric Bigger explains why men struggle to say "I love you" and how opening up builds trust.👉 Ready to work with Eric? See his 1:1 coaching and programs here: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithme?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=work-with-meIn this episode of Spiritual Fitness, Eric Bigger explains why men should be vulnerable and what it costs when we're not. Growing up in Baltimore, where showing emotion wasn't allowed, Eric didn't cry until he was 25. You'll hear three reasons vulnerability matters: it improves the conversation you have with yourself, it builds trust (with a simple movie-date example), and the most vulnerable man is often the strongest. Eric also shares a message for women who feel they have to walk on eggshells to keep a man.Check out Miracle Season’s collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithmeConnect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90

Trauma stored in the body can keep you stuck in stress and pain. Gary Lineham shares what he learned after 35 years of pain.👉 Get the full method in my book, Spiritual Fitness: The Eric Bigger Method: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Fitness-Eric-Bigger-Method/dp/1968944109/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ProductIn this episode of Spiritual Fitness, Eric Bigger talks with Gary Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage and creator of Fascial Maneuvers, about trauma, pain, fear, grief, and purpose. You'll hear why Gary sees trauma as the body stuck in stress, what changed for him after 35 years of pain, how taking stress out of the body can change the story you tell about what happened, and a simple way to look at grief as something that happened for you, not to you.About Gary Lineham: Co-founder of Human Garage and creator of Fascial Maneuvers.Human Garage: https://humangarage.net/Human Garage App (free download): https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/human-garage/id6479702708Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humangarage Check out Miracle Season’s collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithmeConnect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90

Not sure how to believe in yourself enough to act on your big ideas? Start with one yes-or-no question.Get the full method in my book, Spiritual Fitness: The Eric Bigger Method: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Fitness-Eric-Bigger-Method/dp/1968944109/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ProductIn this episode of Spiritual Fitness, Eric Bigger breaks down idea, belief, and action: why a great idea stalls when you don't believe it yet, how support helps you anchor that belief in your body, and a client story of growing her business 200% by showing up. You'll write down your idea, answer one honest question about it, and get clear on the actions that come from your soul, not from what just sounds good.Check out Miracle Season’s collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithmeConnect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90

If your affirmations aren't working, the words aren't the problem. The energy you put behind them is.Get the full method in my book, Spiritual Fitness: The Eric Bigger Method: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Fitness-Eric-Bigger-Method/dp/1968944109/In this episode of Spiritual Fitness, Eric explains why saying affirmations isn't enough and how to affirm with conviction, certainty, and real feeling. You'll learn why "you gotta feel it to be it," how pairing daily affirmations with movement helps you embody them, how to write affirmations that come from your own soul, and a simple mirror and gratitude practice to shift your energy and change your frequency.Check out Miracle Season’s collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithmeConnect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90

Guided meditation can help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and create the space to trust yourself again. In this episode of Spiritual Fitness, Eric leads you through breathwork, affirmations, movement, and intentional pauses to help you get out of your head, strengthen self-trust, and reset your mind, body, and spirit.Ready to take your practice beyond this episode? Go deeper with Spiritual Fitness: The Eric Bigger Method and discover a more intentional way to move, breathe, connect with yourself, and bring greater purpose into your everyday life.Get your copy of Spiritual Fitness: The Eric Bigger Method: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Fitness-Eric-Bigger-Method/dp/1968944109/Check out Miracle Season’s collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithmeConnect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I feel empty?” despite having the success, recognition, and accomplishments you once dreamed of, the answer may lie in the difference between achievement and true fulfillment. In this episode of Spiritual Fitness, Eric shares how his own pursuit of success was rooted in validation and identity, and how spiritual awakening, authenticity, and reconnecting with his higher self helped him move beyond ego driven achievement and toward a life of greater purpose, alignment, and wholeness.Check out Miracle Season’s collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithmeConnect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90

Learning how to attract a partner who can truly show up for you starts with looking at your own emotional availability and the relationship patterns you may be carrying. In this episode of Spiritual Fitness, Eric explores nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and healing old patterns so you can become available for healthy love and build a more conscious, safe, and fulfilling relationship.Check out Miracle Season’s collection: https://itsmiracleseason.co/collections/frontpageWork with me: https://www.ericbigger.com/workwithmeConnect with Simplified Impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMJ90