Self-Sabotage: How To Turn Resistance Into Momentum

Self-Sabotage: A wall that can stop you from reaching success
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“Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn’t happen.” ~Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby

Have you ever been so close to success that you could smell it? And then something happened to take it all away? We all have these types of moments, but what we need to recognize is that sometimes we are responsible for our lack of success. That’s self-sabotage.

I would like to suggest that self-sabotage is not an entirely negative experience that we need to avoid at all costs. On the contrary, self-sabotage has some merits, but you need to learn how make self-sabotage work for you and not against you.

Why You Need Self-Sabotage to Succeed

Now before you ask the question, I’m going to answer it. Isn’t self sabotage a bad thing? I’m going to suggest that it’s not necessarily a bad thing, as long as you know how to handle self-sabotage when it comes up. Trust me, it comes up as soon as you start making changes in your life to become a more successful person.

Sometimes self-sabotage is actually a good thing. You need to be able to recognize that when you start sabotaging yourself, you are really on to something. If you feel resistance or you catch yourself trying to sabotage your own plans, you know that the goal you’re going after is the one that is going to help you grow as a person.

Staying in your comfort zone means that everything is safe. When you start to expand and grow as a person, you will definitely find obstacles in your way. Some of these obstacles come in the form of your own resistance to change, and sometimes through self sabotage.

Types of Self-Sabotage

“Procrastination is, hands down, our favorite form of self-sabotage.” ~Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby

Feeling sick? Is it self-sabotage?
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Typical Self-Sabotage Scenarios

Why Do We Self Sabotage?

Left to yourself, do you self-sabotage?
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How to Make the Most Out Of Your Self Sabotage Habits

So how do you deal with all of the self sabotage? Now that you know it exists, and which forms it can take, you can catch self-sabotage red-handed. Once you’ve gained awareness of this type of resistance to your goals, you will be able to push through them.

This is the second article in a series about the power of selfishness. Read the first article about Self-Employment here. You should also subscribe to get the next article as soon as it is posted!

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