Transform Self-Sabotage Into Your Super Power | Elizabeth De Moraes | TEDxFrisco

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Elizabeth showcases the transformative power of dance as a metaphor for life; demonstrating how facing resistance head-on, whether on the dance floor or in our everyday lives, can be the catalyst for personal growth and empowerment. Through her story she shares how she decided to harness the energy of self-sabotage and channel it into a positive force that propels you towards your goals. Elizabeth shares valuable insights on building resilience, cultivating self-compassion, and embracing vulnerability as a means of overcoming self-imposed limitations.You will be inspired and empowered as you realize the incredible potential that lies within you. By turning self-sabotage into a superpower, Elizabeth gained the ability to overcome obstacles. Listen as she illuminates the hidden opportunities that lie within our self-sabotaging tendencies. Rather than succumbing to the negative impact of self-doubt, they will reveal how embracing resistance can unlock dormant strengths and unleash untapped potential. Elizabeth de Moraes is the CEO and Executive Producer of E.L.I. Productions, speaker, performer, best-selling author and your go-to expert for unleashing your inner celebrity™ by transforming and then amplifying your confidence and credibility in front of the camera and on stage as a public figure, ready for YOUR primetime. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@andjelio]

Dear Eli, I've been traveling, and it's now that I'm back in NYC and settling that I can sit and appreciate this accomplishment. Kudos for a brilliant, honest, authentic, and powerful talk. I've been part of your voyage, and am so proud of the genuine, powerful person you are continually evolving into...as you did in dance. The most precious element of it all is the drive to share and inspire others through your story. I'm smiling big-time. Thank you for the flash of your dancing including the great times with Contemporary Motions. I love you tons. Julio ❤❤❤

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

Julio, thank you for your beautiful words! They mean so much. You have always been such a support throughout my life and incredible mentor during my dance career. I am forever grateful. I love you, my friend!

[@MeganJHuber]

I resonate with all of this!!! We all have some version of self-sabotage that kills and steals our dreams and potential. When I hear stories like this it reminds me I am not alone, that I am not unique in my own challenge with self-sabotage. What courage to share this from the stage Elizabeth. Your obedience to God’s calling on your life will set many many people free from self bandage.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

Self-sabotage certainly kills and steals SO many dreams of so many people! You are definitely not alone, Megan! Thank you so much for watching and for your takeaways. Here's to you stepping more and more into your big visions!

[@lauradeleon84]

You are inspiring in your authenticity and vulnerability. Thank you for sharing so generously and eloquently.

[@ElizabethDeMoraes]

My total pleasure, Laura. Thank you so much!

[@haleyalyah]

Amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

My total pleasure! I hope it inspires you to lessen your own self-sabotage.

[@drfaithacademy]

As a recovering PERFECTIONIST, this message hit right home with me!!! Accelerating and breaking at the same time! Geeeez! Powerful message! Thank you for your transparency!

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

Oh, I hear you, Dr. Faith! Thank you for sharing your takeaways!

[@user-zg8hc3in6y]

What a beautiful message. Thank you for being so vulnerable and so much more.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

My total pleasure. I hope it resonates and inspires you to go for it.

[@user-zg8hc3in6y]

@@ElizabethdeMoraes1 I haven't stopped thinking about the talk since watching it. It has definitely resonated with me. The daring part is still new.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

@@user-zg8hc3in6y oh, wow! This makes my heart happy! You've got this...one small bold step at a time!

[@user-zg8hc3in6y]

@@ElizabethdeMoraes1 Thank you. Small steps. I'll make that my mantra.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

@@user-zg8hc3in6y I love it!

[@Swanofdreamers]

This was beautiful, Elizabeth. Truly, thank you for sharing your story.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@faithellis2010]

Excellent! So relatable! Thank you! 🎉😊

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching.

[@maricelamessnercoach]

This is such a beautiful and powerful speech. I’m so inspired by your authenticity in sharing. Love ❤you @ Elizabeth!

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

Your words touch me so much, Maricela. Thank you. I hope the talk inspires you to really go after your dreams and not hold back.

[@aprilboukadoum7302]

Wonderful talk Elizabeth! 🎉

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

Thank you, April!

[@lauraortega.realtor]

Thank you for taking us on this journey, Elizabeth! What a powerful testimony and I’m crying with you watching you step into your dream.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

My pleasure, Laura. My prayer is that by me stepping into my dreams will help inspire others to do the same! Keep going!

[@sarasassotoolin7608]

Very touching… you are an amazing speaker and person ❤️

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

Thank you, Sara!!

[@theselflovechallenge571]

Such a powerful talk Elizabeth!!

[@ElizabethDeMoraes]

Thank you so much!

[@ElizabethDeMoraes]

I hope it inspires.

[@jenbunting7893]

Wow, this was so real and inspiring. We all can relate to sabotaging our own destiny and getting in our head. You are so brave and wonderful to get up and share your story. I am so proud of you!

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

Thank you, Jen! I am so happy it resonates. I hope it helps. \

[@MegaSnail1]

As a former dancer and anorexic I can relate to your story. Now at the age of 65 my goal is be healthy and believe in my potential more than I ever. Thank you.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

Oh, wow. Thank you for your transparency. Yes, you have so much potential and I am so happy you have more belief in it than ever! Keep going!

[@makenziedarling2937]

Such a powerful message and talk!! I really got a ton out of this and can very much relate.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

I am so glad it resonates, Makenzie. I'd love to hear your takeaways!

[@emailruthmills]

Great topic and presentation. I think self-sabotage is an issue for many people that prevents them from reaching their potential and having the life they want. The presenter was articulate, open and gave a powerful presentation. Great job and good topic.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

Thank you so much, Ruth.

[@gaurav29107]

Thank you Eliza, you did great, you are brave and beautiful. Your experience and personal story really resonated strongly. Simple trick to pause and re-think before going into whirlwind and letting Automatic behaviour dictate, instead in that very moment we can close our eyes and take deep breath or two before making a choice that will be true to our soul and growth.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

Thank you so much and thank you for your takeaways. I am so glad that it resonates. Best of luck to you!

[@Vibologie]

Elizabeth this was so so wonderful and I relate to so much of what you said! As you knew. 💖 Thank you for sharing your story!

[@ElizabethDeMoraes]

Thank you to those of you who have commented! I'm so glad the message resonates!

[@davidortegab.7564]

Amazing 🤩🙏🏼👏🏼🔥🙌🏼 Talk, beautiful way to connect your story with feelings that all of us as you mention have experienced at many key moments in our lives. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and being the example of overcoming self-sabotage!

[@ElizabethDeMoraes]

Ah, David, thank you so much for your reflections and thoughts! I'm so happy the talk resonated with you. 😊

[@JimGo802]

As a life-long self-saboteur, I know that such reasoning createss a negative, self-fullfilling prophecy. Thanks for providing clues on how to overcome, what for me, is a bad habit.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

I am so glad it resonates!

[@shrutiagokhale258]

" That's true, we have to choose right things to do for us, Which will help us to complete our dream. I think whatever happens with us somewhere, it could be because of our self sabotage.

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

It can most definitely often can be. Best of luck!

[@chammanishfaq9779]

❤

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

I hope it inspires you!

[@harrypearle9781]

TNX MCH Your technique looks interesting, and maybe it could be developed and shaped to fit variations............................... MCH TNX

[@danielbrown2087]

i want to find my dance

[@ElizabethDeMoraes]

You can find it! Keep moving!

[@user-bb4hj2lm8o]

❤

[@ElizabethdeMoraes1]

I hope it inspires you!