Ending up practicing self-sabotage is sometimes common, however imperceptible it may seem to most people. Although unfortunately it is frequent in our routine, it is important to know the signs that you are self-sabotaging so that this does not affect your own self-esteem. Next, check out the signs of self sabotage.
How can self-sabotage affect people's lives?
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Self-sabotage can affect people's lives in different ways, such as: that person's personal and professional life, negatively implying relationships and even life professional.
What is self-sabotage?
Self-sabotage is a series of behaviors in which we create obstacles and problems that prevent us from achieving our goals. With negative thoughts, unconsciously, we end up acting against our desires and our needs. The origin of the disorder is usually linked to the family nucleus and the traumas experienced in childhood or in the adolescence.
4 signs of self-sabotage
- Always see the negative side of things: The main symptom of self-sabotage is always seeing the negative side of situations first. This prevents the person from taking advantage of their achievements, in addition to not enjoying the good side of life.
- Constant fear of making mistakes: Fear is the biggest saboteur there is. He paralyzes us and prevents us from walking. People who self-sabotage have a constant fear of making mistakes. This makes the person no longer feel able to perform tasks. This factor affects the entire social circle and personal relationships.
- Postpone important tasks: People who self-sabotage tend to procrastinate a lot. Procrastination is a classic sign of self-sabotage. The consequences of this constant postponement of tasks are a high degree of stress, as you end up having to tackle many tasks under the deadline.
- Compare yourself to others: Comparing ourselves with people around us makes us believe that we are inferior. This is one of the biggest ways to self-sabotage. If you feel insufficient, it hinders all personal and professional growth of the individual.
To cure yourself of the compulsive addiction to self-sabotage, doing behavioral therapies is important to face this bad habit. The work of the psychologist is fundamental to help in the face of self-sabotage.
