Why You Sabotage Yourself and Several Ways to Stop

Are you your own worst enemy?  If so, I bet you are self sabotaging almost every day.  This is not what you want to be doing because it feels bad.  It’s impossible to build a satisfying relationship if you don’t stop sabotaging yourself.  It makes dating more difficult.  Let me help you stop hitting your head against a wall!

Self-sabotage refers to beliefs and behaviors that prevent you from realizing your goals, hopes and dreams. A pattern develops where negative thoughts and actions create ongoing problems. There is an underlying fear of rejection and failure.  Self protection becomes paramount.

You self sabotage without even knowing it. The negative consequences often take you by surprise.  In relationships you self sabotage by seeking reassurance, avoiding conflict, telling lies, isolating, trying to control someone… What’s sad is you set yourself up for not getting what you want.  

Signs of Self Sabotage…

  1. Avoiding situations that make you uncomfortable 
  2. Comparing yourself to others
  3. Beating up on yourself or taking all the blame
  4. Procrastination and Perfectionism
  5. Risky behaviors such as substance use, overspending, promiscuity…

Seven Ways to Stop Self-Sabotaging 

  1. Increase your self awareness
  2. Pause to think before you make a difficult decision
  3. Set meaningful goals based on what’s most important to you
  4. Create a baby step change plan 
  5. Stop being self critical. 
  6. Acknowledge your strengths and best qualities
  7. Separate the past from the present.

As an Emotions Management Expert and Dating Coach, I help my clients get beyond their self sabotaging beliefs and behaviors.  It’s vitally important for Dating and Relationship success.  

Staying calm and confident while dating is challenging.  A good relationship positively impacts all parts of your life.  It makes you happier!  What better thing to invest in than Dating and Relationship Coaching.  Get started with a three month dating coaching package or paying upfront for four hours of dating coaching to use as needed.  

I welcome and appreciate all referrals.  Grateful for your help and support.

Take care and GO vote!

MarGO!

Dating and Relationship Coach, Professional Counselor

Text: 404-218-4559

Email: MargoGeller@Gmail.com

www.MargoGeller.com

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