Hi everyone! My name is Kay Granger, and this is my first blog. I’m building my affiliate marketing business and look forward to connecting with unique personalities, such as you, in my journey. I would love to hear from you in response to this or anything else you want to share (IvorCreek.com). So let’s get started!
In my exciting and ongoing endeavors in Internet Marketing, I’ve learned a great deal from Igor Kheifets, John Thornhill, and my son, Devin Midro. At times, it’s been a painful journey with ups and downs, but the learning never stops.
Recently, I’ve been focusing on self-sabotage in business! It’s a nasty habit at the very least and a formidable roadblock to success at its worst.
So, what does self-sabotage look like?
Do you:
- Procrastinate?
- Miss appointments?
- Work hard and then drop the ball at a critical moment?
- Make excuses and blame others?
- Set goals that are too high or too low.
- Engage in negative self-talk or self-criticism?
- Refuse to ask for help?
- Feel you’re a perfectionist?
- Get stuck in fear?
- Self-medicate with drugs, alcohol, or comfort eating?
- Feel you have no value?
Self-sabotage can happen consciously or subconsciously. Fear of failure is often the cause (or even fear of success). People with low self-esteem become uncomfortable when getting close to a win because they assume they will fail.
But what we’re afraid to do is, in fact, a clear indicator of the very next thing we need to do.
Five ways to stop self-sabotage:
- Develop self-awareness: Do a little self-research to see if your behaviors align with your long-term goals.
- Write it out: Keep a journal to document your thoughts and progress.
- Create a plan: Identify triggers and have a plan in place to offset any negative behaviors.
- Practice mindfulness: Notice habits and thought processes that cause failure/success.
- Communicate: Share your goals, fears, and challenges to hold yourself accountable.
It’s important to note that self-sabotage is not just limited to business but can also affect other areas of life, such as relationships, health, and personal growth. It’s a self-destructive behavior caused by various factors such as fear, lack of self-esteem, or negative self-talk. Overcoming self-sabotage requires a willingness to change, self-awareness, and a strong support system. By recognizing and understanding the patterns of self-sabotage, individuals can take steps to break free from it and achieve their goals. It’s a process that requires patience, commitment, and self-compassion.
If self-sabotage is holding you back, it’s time to acknowledge the problem, initiate a paradigm shift, and realize the success you deserve (no negative self-talk here, please).
While you’re making these changes, remember to be kind to yourself!
Do yourself another big favor and check this out. Please comment and share!
This is a guest post written by Kay Granger, If you wish to be considered for a guest post then please contact me.
