Mini-course · 5 modules · 10 lessons

Unblocked

Find the beliefs and fears holding you back and rewrite them with simple CBT-based tools.

What you will walk away with

You can catch a thinking trap, test the thought, and take the first step on a fear ladder.

This course is for you if

  • An old story says “people like me don’t…”
  • Fear keeps you from trying
  • You want practical tools, not just pep talks

What is inside

  1. Module 1: Spot the Block
    Memory hook: THOUGHT ≠ FACT · A thought is something your brain said, not something that's true.
    • The story running in the background (5 min)
    • Thinking traps (6 min)

    Action step: For three days, write down every 'I can't' or 'I'm not' sentence you notice. Next to each, name the thinking trap.

  2. Module 2: Question the Thought
    Memory hook: PROOF · FRIEND · FAIR · What's the proof? What would I tell a friend? What's a fairer thought?
    • Put the thought on trial (5 min)
    • The thought record (6 min)

    Action step: Do one full thought record on your biggest block this week. Notice how much your belief number drops.

  3. Module 3: Shrink the Fear
    Memory hook: LADDER, NOT LEAP · Climb fear one rung at a time.
    • Why avoiding makes fear bigger (5 min)
    • Build your fear ladder (6 min)

    Action step: Build a fear ladder for one goal you've been avoiding. Do the bottom rung within 48 hours.

  4. Module 4: Rewrite Your Identity
    Memory hook: I'M BECOMING · Swap 'I am not' for 'I'm becoming'.
    • From fixed to growing (4 min)
    • Your new story (5 min)

    Action step: Write your 'I'm becoming' paragraph and add it as the 'I am' statement on your dream board.

  5. Module 5: Stay Unblocked
    Memory hook: NOTICE · NAME · NEXT · Notice the block, name the trap, take the next small step.
    • When the old voice comes back (4 min)
    • When to get more help (3 min)

    Action step: Write your NOTICE · NAME · NEXT card on your phone's lock screen for the next 2 weeks.

Every module ends with a three-question quiz, and the course ends with a 10-question final test. Pass it to earn 40 learning points and the Unblocked badge in the app.

The research behind it

Uses simple tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Education only, not a substitute for therapy.

Free preview: The story running in the background

Most blocks aren't a lack of ability. They're a sentence running in the background: 'I'm not the type', 'People like me don't', 'It's too late for me.'

Your brain repeats these lines because they once protected you from embarrassment or disappointment. The problem is they also protect you from growth.

The first step is to catch the sentence word for word. You can't change a story you haven't heard clearly.

Key points: Blocks are usually sentences · They once protected you · Catch it word for word

Keep reading in the app →

Free guide: How to Build Self-Confidence That Lasts. Confidence built from evidence: kept promises, a wins file and kinder self-talk.

Questions

How do I take Unblocked?

The course lives inside The Real You app, which runs in your phone or computer browser. After you buy it, it unlocks right away on that device. Lessons take about five minutes each.

Can I try it first?

Yes. The first lesson, "The story running in the background", is free in the app and printed in full on this page.

Is Unblocked included in a membership?

Yes. Pro membership includes every course, including this one, while you are a member. The Vault includes it forever with one payment.

Can I get a refund?

All sales are final and we do not offer refunds. That is why the first lesson is free. If you are charged twice or cannot open the course, email us and we will fix it.

Is this therapy or professional advice?

No. The Real You courses are education and motivation. They are not medical, mental health, financial or legal advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a licensed professional, or call or text 988 in the US.

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