Key Takeaways
- Self-sabotage can stop you from reaching your goals even if you want to succeed.
- Most people don’t even realize they are sabotaging themselves.
- Understanding the reasons for self-sabotage can help you stop doing it.
On The Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern.
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Friday Fix: Episode 88
Why would a med student party all night before a big test? And why would someone who almost has all their debt paid off go out and buy a car they can’t afford?
Self-sabotage is a strange concept. We claim we want to reach a goal and we complain about the obstacles that threaten our chances at success.
Yet, more often than not, the biggest hurdle to achievement is ourselves. We sabotage ourselves in some pretty clever ways.
It’s a phenomenon I see quite often as a therapist. Yet, some people don’t even realize they’re doing it.
Why on earth would we blow our own chances of success?
In this episode, I explain the psychology behind self-sabotage including the seven major reasons why we do it. Becoming more aware of those reasons can help you recognize self-sabotage when it’s happening.
I also explain how to fix it so you can get out of your own way and start working toward your goals.
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