Stop Blocking Your Blessings: How to Open Up and Receive
- Tosca DiMatteo
- Jun 25
- 3 min read
Have you ever felt like life’s opportunities just keep passing you by no matter how hard you work, or how much you give?
In Episode 61 of The Unlock Lab, I reveal a habit so many of us have (often without realizing it): blocking our own blessings. I share my personal journey of learning to receive, letting go of the patterns that kept me from embracing abundance/ and practical ways you can start letting in all the good things that area ALREADY trying to make its way to you. If you find yourself giving too much, saying no too often, or shielding yourself disappointment, this episode and this blog is for you.
The Most Common Ways We Block Our Blessings
Sometimes it's hard to even see that we are blocking our blessings. Sometimes it’s masked as over-giving, or taking care of everything yourself and leaving no room for others to contribute. Other times, it’s habitually turning down help, dismissing compliments, or always insisting on picking up the check. These habits may feel generous or self-sufficient, but they actually shut the door on receiving.
Another common way we block blessings is by putting up emotional walls. Whether it’s self-protection from past hurts or fear of vulnerability, these barriers don’t just keep out disappointment—they keep out connection, support, and joy; which are all blessings in my book.
The Emotional Roots: Unworthiness and Perfectionism
So why do we block ourselves from receiving? Often, it’s rooted in feelings of unworthiness or perfectionism. Maybe you believe you have to do it all yourself, or you worry about burdening others. Sometimes, the discomfort of receiving generosity or praise can mean we are blocking it before it can ever arrive. But when we dig deeper, we realize these patterns are just habits, and habits can be changed.
Daily Practices to Open Up to Abundance
Becoming more open to receiving is a practice. Start by noticing where you tend to block blessings in your daily life.
Do you brush off compliments?
Do you say no to offers of help without thinking?
Do you avoid sharing your true feelings, even with people you trust?
Awareness of your current patterns is your first step in this process.
Now, when you are ready to change your pattern try something like this:
The next time someone offers support, practice saying “yes.”
When someone gives you a compliment, pause and simply say “thank you.”
If a friend invites you out, consider accepting—even if your first instinct is to decline.
Little by little, these shifts create space for more abundance, connection, and joy.
Why Receiving Matters for Professional Growth
Opening up to receive isn’t just about feeling good—it’s a pathway to professional breakthroughs, too. When you allow yourself to receive support, feedback, and opportunities, you stay open to new connections and possibilities. It’s not just about what you give, but also about how you allow yourself to be supported and seen.
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To build more awareness around how you might be blocking your blessings, and a deeper dive into how to start receiving - listen to Episode 61 of The Unlock Lab.
