SELF-SABOTAGE

 

You may be a victim of self-sabotage if:

• your goals tend to be just out of reach
• you are settling for less than you really want
• you find yourself road-blocked on the way to your dreams

1. FOCUS

What are you focusing on? Self-sabotaging behavior begins with a focus on what is not working or missing in your life. Pay attention to how often you speak and think about what is wrong, this includes what is not working, not right, or missing. This will only attract more of the things you do not want.

Change
Ask yourself what is good in my life right now? Begin to notice all the things that are working, no matter how small. You will begin to attract more of what is wanted into your life.

2. WORRY/FEAR

Are you spending your time worrying about the future? Do you stress about what is going to happen or might happen? This is another sign of self-sabotage.

Change
Focus on the here and now. If something is bothering you, then focus on a solution. Visualize how you would like it to turn out then take action toward making it happen. Take as much action as you can at this moment, then let it go. When the timing is right continue taking further action and then let it go again.

There is nothing more you can do to help by worrying. Instead, put your focus on your work.

3. COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS

Do you find that you constantly compare yourself to others and then feel bad? Comparing yourself to others usually does not motivate, but rather it makes you feel overwhelmed or not good enough. This is a sign of self-sabotage.

Change
To overcome self-sabotage - focus on you! Write out 5 accomplishments you are proud of. List 5 qualities you love about yourself. Find 10 adjectives to describe how great you are.

4. WORTHLESS

Do you ever feel worthless, unworthy, or not good enough? Do you look at yourself and make excuses for why you cannot be, do, or have what you want? Seeing yourself as unworthy will keep your desires at bay.

Get in touch with your inherent self-worth. The wisdom of the universe considers you so worthy that it gave you existence. If it did not you would not be here. Learn to be your own greatest fan and supporter.

If you do not value yourself, other people would not do it for you.

Change
Begin to value yourself and feel your self-worth by becoming your own greatest fan and supporter. Every time you accomplish something, give yourself a pat on the back. Seriously, say - great job, I am very proud of myself. It does not have to be a big accomplishment, it could be getting your car washed, everything you do is valuable, begin to learn to appreciate yourself.

5. LIVING IN THE PAST

Getting caught by focusing on the past is a sign of self-sabotage. It does not matter if you spend your time dwelling on past failures or past accomplishments. Use the past to grow and move forward.

Change
If there is a failure you are dwelling upon, stop. Every success has been preceded by a mountain of failures. That is how we grow, learn, and improve ourselves. Change your thinking about what it means to fail. Instead of taking it as a shot to your self-esteem, consider it part of your learning process. Every great person whether from sports, arts, science, or business knows what it is like to fail. They also know what it is like to brush themselves off and get back at it.

If you are dwelling on a past accomplishment and it is getting in the way, follow the same advice. Learn what you can from the accomplishment, feel good about it, and then move on. Do not identify yourself with accomplishment. You are much greater than that.

As you let go of your past, you free yourself to fully live in the present. And the present is your point of power.

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