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  2. Feb 13, 2021 · Resilience. Anxiety. How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy. When you’re your own worst enemy, how do you fight back? Posted February 13, 2021. Irene is a 30-something businesswoman who has...

    • 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.
    • 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?
  3. Following are a few of the most common ways you might be acting as your own enemy — and what you can do to be a better friend to yourself instead. 1. Recognize distorted thinking patterns.

  4. May 11, 2021 · Here are the emotional intelligence principles you can use to understand the negative thought loop and change your outlook from pessimistic to optimistic.

  5. 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...

  6. Nov 13, 2023 · How to Stop Being Your Worst Enemy (6 Tips) Fortunately, you can break the cycle of self-sabotage before it destroys your life. Here are 6 practical tips on stopping being your worst enemy. 1) Take Responsibility for Your Own Happiness. Your own happiness begins with you.

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