How to stop self-sabotaging
by faisal.farooqui@ · 4 things on Twos
- How to Stop Self-Sabotaging
• Stop procrastinating
If you keep putting something off what’s important to you, it might be easier emotionally than reaching a goal that you were told you’d never reach.
- • Stop perfectionistic thinking
Maybe you overthink every detail. Aim to strive for excellence, not perfection. Make small improvements and note progress on the way toward accomplishing the desired goal.
- • Stop looking solely at the big picture
When you shoot for something big, like becoming a top salesperson where you work, a giant goal can feel overwhelming. To prevent acts of self-sabotage, don’t get hung up on minutiae.
- Questions to Ask Yourself
If you think you self-sabotage, ask yourself:
• Is your behavior aligning with your goals?
• If not, what is stopping you from taking action to make your dreams come true?
• Do you feel uneasiness or discomfort when you progress? If yes, dig deeper:
• Is this discomfort based on what others told you that limited your aspirations?
• Is this discomfort based on a fear of failure and worry about looking foolish?
• Are you concerned with achieving more than you thought possible?
• If you do better or achieve more, do you believe success is more than you deserve?