Overcoming Self-Sabotage

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How to Stop Self-Sabotage and Double Down on Your Healing

For so many of us, self-sabotage became a way of life. We often find ourselves between what we want and doing the complete opposite.

Those times you claim you want to stop smoking but end up lighting another cigarette, or declare your intention to lose weight but end up eating another cupcake, or when you stay in unhealthy relationships and become too attached to them.

We don’t sabotage ourselves because we are some hidden masochists without any sense of awareness. We often do it either because of fear of our greatness or because we don’t believe we deserve more than we are getting.

1. Identify moments of self-sabotage and set a goal

Examine your desires from the bottom of your heart. What motivates and excites you? What provides you calm and tranquility? What are your goals and dreams?

Then look at what you are doing at the moments of decisions when you are in these situations. Do you prone to give up on yourself or do you follow your desires and commitments?

Recognizing these times is essential to your development because they present a chance for transformation.

Once you know when you self-sabotage, start with setting one goal. Whether your objective is to get in shape, get a degree, start an internet business, develop your spirituality, or get over a traumatic experience from your childhood. I mean, opportunities are endless. Starting with 1 goal is enough.

Once you've decided on your precise objective, note the times and places when you most frequently undermine yourself. How do you proceed? How do you feel and what are your thoughts? Are you self-conscious? Feel scared? Do you lack self-assurance?

It’s okay to acknowledge what’s happening inside you, what you feel, or what you discover. It's acceptable to be flawed, to see your flaws, and to identify areas for improvement. That, in my opinion, takes bravery to stop, take a minute to reflect, and admit your shortcomings. Don't let it scare you.

2. Make a commitment

During my healing journey, I found the concept of self-love very confusing and frustrating since I struggled to identify what self-love was for me. I was advised to read a nice book, go have a massage, or buy myself something attractive.

Although I would do these things, they didn’t make me feel in love with myself. I discovered later on that self-love and self-care are two different things. Self-care acts include things like getting massages, getting manicures, shopping with friends, and smudging your home.

To me, loving yourself goes much deeper. Self-love is about doing things we don’t feel like doing, making decisions that are good for our soul but sometimes leave us sad. Walking away from something or someone you don't want to lose but must is a sign of self-love. You run the risk of losing yourself otherwise. Self-love is profound and soul-stirring.

I consider it an act of self-love when someone makes the commitment to cease self-sabotage. Healing occurs when you choose to overcome your triggers and unresolved feelings of self-doubt while first going against them. As a result, make loving commitments.

3. Forgive, forgive and forgive some more

The greatest irony of recovery that I have seen is that we become more critical and judgmental of ourselves the more self-aware we are of who we are and what we need to improve.

Therefore, I will promote the importance of self-forgiveness until my last breath. It's time for us all to accept that emotional healing is a complex, multifaceted, and ever-evolving process.

You are discovering disowned parts of yourself, realizing that you self-sabotage, and learning things about yourself that you were trying to ignore. This is an intimidating and disorganized process. Before any judgment and criticism step in, I invite you to recognize your courage and determination instead.

The most satisfying aspect of forgiveness is that it helps you grow, heal, and accomplish your goals much more quickly. I think we can all agree that feeling guilty or ashamed didn't help you achieve your goals. Therefore, it’s time to change the game by redefining how you approach yourself and how loving you become. Forgive yourself and let go of the judgment while you identify unhealthy patterns that arose from unhealed hurts.

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About: Self-sabotage refers to behaviors or thoughts by which a person, often unconsciously, creates obstacles or problems that prevent them from achieving their goals or realizing their potential. These actions can include procrastination, excessive self-criticism, avoiding situations that require one to stretch beyond their comfort zone, or engaging in activities that are counterproductive to one's own interests.

This phenomenon is typically driven by deep-seated fears, such as the fear of failure, fear of success, or feelings of unworthiness. Self-sabotage can also be a manifestation of underlying psychological issues like anxiety or depression. By understanding and recognizing these behaviors, an individual can work to overcome them for greater success and personal well-being.

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Pelican Pose (Parivrtta utkatasana)

What is Pelican Pose?

Pelican pose, a one-legged variation of parivrtta utkatasana, develops leg and core strength. From revolved chair, the yogi lifts one foot from the floor in a balancing twist.

Instructions

• Begin in chair pose, hands pressed together in prayer.

• Exhale and twist the torso to the right. Press the left elbow against the outer right thigh.

• Inhale and pick the left foot up from the floor, raising it in line with the knee.

• Breathe while holding the pose.

• Change sides.

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