Hello, beautiful soul, it’s been a hot little while since I’ve been here!!! But I just wanted to share that I am so incredibly moved by the shifts I’ve seen lately within my community. If you’ve been following along, you know that the Open Your Heart 10 Day Challenge on Insight Timer has been a profound journey for so many of us.
What is “Heart Armour” and Why Do We Build It?
We often go through life wearing armour, thinking it protects us. But that same armour that keeps out the pain also keeps out the love, abundance, creativity, and joy that we are meant to experience. Opening your heart isn’t a one-time thing, it’s a daily practice of softening, trusting, and showing up for yourself.
To support your journey, I’ve put together a recap of our 10 days together, including the affirmations and links to keep your momentum going.
The 10-Day Heart Opening Recap
Day 01 | What Does It Mean to Live with an Open Heart?
Living with an open heart means moving from a place of “protection” to a place of “connection.” It’s about feeling gratitude even when life gets boring, forgiving easily (not because they deserve it, but because you deserve peace), and holding compassion for yourself and others.
The Goal: To give and receive with joy and balance.
Affirmation: “I open my heart to loving abundance.”
Day 02 | The Heart Chakra
Your heart chakra (Anahata) isn’t just in the front of your chest, it wraps around the back of your body too. In the full Insight Timer course, we dive deeper into connecting with the heart chakra. This is a glimpse of the core teaching.
Practice: Give yourself a BIG hug. This opens the back of the heart chakra too, where we often store old burdens.
The Challenge: Do one thing every day just for you. Buy yourself flowers, you always deserve it.
Listen: Access the Heart Chakra Meditation here
Heart Chakra blockage symbols or signs are:
A fear of intimacy – building “walls” to prevent others from getting close. Not being able to forgive past betrayals. Feeling disconnected from the feelings of others.
And physically, feeling pressure or even ‘armour” around the ribs. Cold hands or feet and high/low blood pressure. Shallow breathing or frequent “sighing.”
Day 03 | Lightness of Being
What makes you feel alive? Non-judgement is the fastest way to lighten your energetic load.
Practice: For the next 7 days, write down two different things you deeply appreciate about yourself in your journal.
Reflection: What gives you life force energy and inner peace?
Day 04 | Mirror Play
Mirror work is one of the most powerful tools for self-healing. It’s about looking past the “flaws” and truly seeing the soul within.
Practice: Look deeply into your own eyes and say: “I love and approve of myself exactly as I am.”
Dive into Louise Hay’s Mirror Work techniques here.
Day 05 | The Heart & Mind Coherence
Science is finally catching up to what the mystics have always known. When we focus on gratitude, our brain and heart begin to work in harmony.
The Wisdom: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.” – Albert Einstein.
Resources: Explore the HeartMath Institute and Tony Robbins’ Heart Practice.
Day 06 | Expanding Your Heart Energy
Did you know your heart’s electrical field is about 60 times greater than your brain’s? Your heart is your primary intelligence. It affects your intuition and your emotional balance on a cellular level.
Explore: Expand your energy with John Amaral’s teachings
Day 07 | Healing a Broken Heart
A “broken” heart is often just a heart that has forgotten its own radiance. Your needs were made to be met, not overcome.
Practice: Take 3 small actions today to remind yourself that you are worthy of being cherished.
Watch: Find solace in Jumana Sophia’s video channel.
Day 08 | Re-establishing Trust
This is about the sacred ritual of renewing the relationship between your heart and your womb (your creative centre). When these two align, you interact with the world in a more fulfilling, powerful way.
The Mystery: Experience the ancient power that resides within you.
Day 09 | Open Your Heart to Your Self-Worth
Being you is the most abundant thing you can do. When you stop trying to be “enough” and realise you are already “everything,” the world shifts.
Tools for Clarity: Use the Passion Test or CliftonStrengths to identify your unique gifts.
The Mantra: “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” – Brené Brown.
Day 10 | Open Your Heart to Get What You Want
What do you actually want? Not what you should want, but what your heart craves. State it out loud. Write it down.
Affirmation: “When I do what’s right for me, it serves everybody.”
Daily Rituals for Long-Term Transformation
The challenge may be 10 days, but the transformation is for a lifetime. To keep welcoming new and exciting opportunities, I recommend introducing these small rituals into your daily routine:
- Morning Mirror Talk: Start your day by looking at yourself and saying, “I love you! I really, really love you!”
- Gratitude Journaling: Focus on your “Lightness of Being” by recording what gave you vitality today. Come and join Liz Doyle’s Gratitude and Support Group on Insight Timer – we’d love to see you there.
- The “One Thing” Rule: Every day do at least one thing, no matter how small, just for you and your own joy.
Ready to continue your journey?
The path to an open heart is the most rewarding journey you will ever take. Whether it’s through my online courses or personal coaching, I am here to hold space for your transformation.
[Click here to join the full 10-Day Challenge on Insight Timer]
Frequently Asked Questions About Opening Your Heart
1. How do I know if my Heart Chakra is blocked?
Common signs of a blocked heart chakra (Anahata) include feeling emotionally numb, holding onto past grudges, or struggling with “heart armour”, a defensive emotional state. Physically, you might notice tension in your chest or shoulders. Practising daily heart-opening affirmations and chest-opening stretches can help move this stagnant energy.
2. What is the benefit of “Heart-Mind Coherence”?
Heart-mind coherence is a state where your heart’s rhythmic patterns become ordered and stable. According to the HeartMath Institute, this reduces stress, improves cognitive function, and boosts your immune system. By focusing on feelings of gratitude and appreciation, you align your heart’s electromagnetic field with your brain, leading to better emotional balance.
3. Can I do “Mirror Work” if it feels uncomfortable at first?
It is so completely normal for mirror work to feel awkward or emotional initially. This discomfort usually stems from years of self-judgement. The key is to start really small. If you can’t say “I love you” yet, start by looking into your eyes and saying, “I am willing to love you.” Consistency is always more important than perfection.
4. How long does it take to see results from a heart-opening practice?
While lots of people can feel an immediate “lightness” after a single meditation or mirror work session, deep transformation usually takes 10 to 30 days of consistent practice. This allows your nervous system to move out of “protection mode”. Your subconscious mind can then let go of its defences so you can finally feel safe and open. Instead of just surviving, you’re rewiring your brain to make deep connection your natural way of being
What Students Are Saying About the Open Your Heart Course
“A wounded heart overtime can become calloused. Liz’s course brings gentle awareness to our scars. She offers a variety of methods to peel away any layers of hurt, anger, indifference, etc. Some methods are as simple as hugging yourself to more challenging stuff like mirror work. Liz doesn’t just drop knowledge on you, she acknowledges you by leaving voice messages to your responses and offers oracle card readings. I will return to this course as needed. But for now “I will listen to the wisdom of my heart. ♥️”
“Beautiful and informative course. Liz has some practical and loving tools to help open your heart. She is very responsive in the classroom and has incredible guidance. Thank you for this course. I did feel a shift. My heart thanks you!”
“This course has taught me such a multitude of generous inner work in truly listening to my heart. Each day brought even more insight for me in welcoming the wisdom that I hold in my heart. Every exercise, treatment and meditation drew me closer to all I have to share, when I keep my heart open. I thank you, Liz, for your phenomenal presentation and timeless guidance and wisdom that you share!
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3 Ways to Work With Me
If you feel called to go deeper and move past the patterns that have kept your heart guarded, I would love to support you. Here is how we can work together:
1. Online 1-to-1 “Love Yourself” Coaching
This is a deep dive into your soul. Over 6 sessions, we will use awareness exercises to identify where certain life patterns originated. We create a totally safe environment for you to express your thoughts and feelings.
The Result: A deeper sense of self-worth and a future filled with positive, exciting expectations.
Find out how you can get complete self-worth
2. “Letting Go of the Weight” Online Course
Are you tired of emotional eating and self-sabotage? This course is incredibly close to my heart. I share my personal experience and the teachings of Louise Hay to help you understand what you need to let go of internally so you can let go of the physical weight.
The Result: A life of freedom and a body you love.
Find out more about the Emotional Eating Online Course
3. Individual One-to-One Clarity Session
Sometimes, you just need one session to gain perspective. This is a confidential space to work through a specific issue or to “test the waters” before committing to a full coaching package.
The Result: Immediate clarity and a roadmap for your next steps.
Find out about my clarity calls
Meet Your Guide: Liz Doyle
Liz Doyle is a Positive Change Coach and featured teacher on Insight Timer, specialising in heart chakra healing, self-love rituals, emotional freedom and the teachings of Louise Hay. With a deep focus on mirror work and heart-mind coherence, she helps “beautiful souls” like you dismantle their emotional armour to reclaim a life of abundance and joy. Whether through her online courses or 1-to-1 Love Yourself Coaching sessions, Liz Doyle provides a sacred space for deep soul-work and lasting transformation.
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