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Feb 13, 2021 · Sticking up for yourself is no easy task. But there are concrete skills you can use to hone your assertiveness and advocate for yourself.
- Stop overthinking. We all do it. We shouldn’t do it. There’s a fine line between careful planning and overthinking, but typically as humans we lean toward the latter.
- Keep a gratitude journal. You already have everything you need. As provocative as it may sound, it’s a powerful reality check. Gratitude is one of the easiest ways to focus on the good, and keeping a journal one of the easiest ways to practice it.
- Let go of the past you. The past is what led you here… nothing more. Know its importance, but also know when to let go of it. Never assume that who you used to be determines who you are (and who you can become).
- Get clear on what you want. One of the ways the mind self-sabotages and becomes your worst enemy is by focusing all its energy on the things it fears.
- What Is Self-Sabotaging Behavior?
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- What Is Cognitive Dissonance?
- Are You Setting The Wrong Goals?
- Overcoming Our Self-Sabotaging Behaviors
Self-sabotaging is when we make choices in the here and now, even though we know it’s going to hurt us in the long run. For example, you may go on a shopping spree right when you get paid and splurge on everything in your ASOS cart, even though you are blatantly aware that you may come up short for rent because of it. You can also show self-sabotag...
“You are your own worst enemy” may sound cliché, but there really is some truth to it. For many there is a level of self-awareness around this idea. Sometimes we feel like the biggest threat to our happiness and well-being isn’t anything outside of our control; it feels like your own mind is working against you. Sometimes, however, you know it’s no...
The more straightforward reason for making bad decisions is: because it’s an old habit. Maybe you were rebellious when you were younger, and it’s hard to shake that feeling. Or, you possibly grew up witnessing loved ones make similar decisions, so it feels normal to sabotage your happiness. Relationship trauma can also play a factor, primarily if y...
Instead of thinking how “hard” or “easy” a goal is, try evaluating it based on, “how aligned is it with my self-image?” It’s a roundabout way of that annoying phrase, “Find your why.” Am I reaching for this goal because I want it to say something about who I am? Is that ACTUALLY who I am? If not, that might be where you’re getting stuck. If you kee...
It isn’t easy to unlearn behaviors, especially when you don’t know what else to do. Fortunately, you don’t have to stay in a cycle of self-sabotage. We tend to make bad decisions impulsively. So, the next time you feel an impulse coming on, try to take a step back. Reflect on how you’re feeling. Will people be hurt as a result of your actions? Will...
- Let things go. This is a tough one. Holding onto resentment at the comments and actions of other people can put you on the moral high ground. You may feel self-righteous, but it’s pretty lonely up there.
- Get to know your inner critic. That may be easier said than done, but the inner critic is better out than in. When it’s in your head it whispers insidious thoughts, making you feel ‘less than’.
- Just do it. The fearful part of you may go around the houses many, many times before committing to action. You may analyse, examine and critique your plans and find them wanting.
- Know when to stop. The other end of this spectrum is being stuck in an overachieving loop. Do you have a to-do list that’s so long you will never achieve everything on it?
Feb 13, 2021 · Sometimes it requires that we stop being our own biggest obstacles. It requires us to stop finding excuses for lassitude under every (psychological) rock. In the end, it requires self-awareness.
Aug 10, 2016 · You can stop being your own worst enemy – just stop blaming others! It’s your life, nobody else’s. Understand 1) that you can control your own actions and 2) that you are the only person that can make the necessary changes.
Oct 19, 2021 · How Not to Be Your Own Worst Enemy. Arthur Brooks and Dr. Shefali, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness expert, discuss the definition and dangers of self-objectification—and what it...
