Self-Sabotage is Real

Self-Sabotage Is Real: Are You Blocking Your Own Blessings?

How often do you think about what others have done to you—the lies, disrespect, or missed opportunities caused by someone else? While those situations are real, there’s another force at play that we don’t talk about enough: self-sabotage.

At some point, we have to stop looking at what others are doing to block our success and take a hard look at our own actions—and inactions. Are you unknowingly creating barriers to your progress? Let’s explore what self-sabotage looks like and how to break free from it.

What Is Self-Sabotage?

According to Psychology Today, self-sabotage is when you create problems in your daily life or interfere with your long-term goals. Verywell Mind describes it as intentional action—or inaction—that undermines your progress. Sound familiar?

Let’s get real: are you refusing help, procrastinating, or letting negative self-talk control your decisions? These actions, though subtle, have powerful consequences.

5 Ways We Self-Sabotage—and How to Stop

1. Refusing Help or Advice
   People around you—friends, strangers, or even coworkers—may be offering valuable insights, but are you ignoring them because of pride or ego?

   • Action Step: Be open to wisdom from unexpected sources. What you need might come from someone you least expect.

2. Negative Self-Talk
   How you speak to yourself matters. Are you replaying doubts and fears, reinforcing negativity?

   • Action Step: Replace “I can’t” with “I can.” Speak as if success is already yours.

3. Procrastination
   Overthinking outcomes instead of taking action is a common form of self-sabotage.

   • Action Step: Start with one small task and build momentum. The journey matters more than perfection.

4. Being Wasteful
   Are you mismanaging time, money, or resources? Small, repeated actions like overspending or skipping routines can derail your goals.

   • Action Step: Audit your habits. Redirect wasted resources into meaningful investments.

5. Lack of Preparation
   Opportunities often arrive when you least expect them. If you’re unprepared, they’ll pass you by.

   • Action Step: Commit to consistency. Whether it’s practicing a skill or creating a backup plan, preparation sets you up for success.

Step Into Your Potential

Breaking free from self-sabotage isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. Write down your goals, reflect on your habits, and make intentional changes. Don’t let procrastination, fear, or distractions hold you back.

As you move forward, remember that we can't change others, but we can make improvements for ourselves.  No more self-sabotage.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZQNyLGUWQeXiHSwJJ5B9g?si=8bb9bdd6616244dd

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-sabotage-is-real-are-you-stopping-your-own-progress/id1688653051?i=1000684188558

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Let’s set ourselves up for success. Until next time—be blessed! 🌟