Self-Sabotaging: A Self Defeating Behaviour

Self-Sabotaging occurs when we behave in such a manner or take such actions which stop us from reaching our full potential or goals. It is very challenging to overcome this behaviour and sometimes it is so subtle that we don’t recognise how we are hurting ourselves and getting in our own way to achieve desired results.

We all do experience it, sometimes we adopt such destructive behaviour consciously while sometimes we act on it unconsciously, not realising this will not allow us to accomplish what we want from life and undermine our success.

 

Self-sabotaging behaviour can affect one or more areas of our life from everyday decisions to long term goals.

 

There are number of types of self-sabotaging but the most common types are:

1. Lack of self believe
2. Worthlessness
3. Lack of self-esteem
4. Chronic worrying
5. Stress eating
6. Procrastination
7. Substance use
8. Social withdrawal
9. Self-criticism
10. Poor self-care
11. Need of control

 How to stop self-sabotaging: 5 Tips

1. Self-reflection (To be aware of yourself)
2. Creating self-compassion
3. Reducing negative self-talk
4. Making small improvements consistently
5. Stop comparing yourself with others

Hopefully, these tips will help you to overcome self-sabotage behaviour and if not you can always seek professional help.

Mental Well-being

Mental Well-being is a state of physical, mental, and social wellbeing. It is a gap between how we feel and how we act. Mental wellbeing determines our behavior towards our day-to-day routine and enables us to handle different situations Like stress.

There is no age limit to experience good mental well-being or poor mental well-being. It can affect a young person or an old person. It is an integral part of health as it may lead to other diseases like Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease.

Look after your mental wellbeing.