{"id":7556,"date":"2023-11-30T20:30:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T20:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/?p=7556"},"modified":"2023-12-01T12:23:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T12:23:33","slug":"self-sabotage-its-insidious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/self-sabotage-its-insidious\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Sabotage \u2013 It’s insidious!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Hi everyone! My name is Kay Granger, and this is my first blog. I\u2019m 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<\/a>). So let\u2019s get started!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In my exciting and ongoing endeavors in Internet Marketing, I\u2019ve learned a great deal from Igor Kheifets, John Thornhill, and my son, Devin Midro. At times, it\u2019s been a painful journey with ups and downs, but the learning never stops.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recently, I\u2019ve 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what does self-sabotage look like?<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Procrastinate?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Miss appointments?<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Work hard and then drop the ball at a critical moment?<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Make excuses and blame others?<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Set goals that are too high or too low.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Engage in negative self-talk or self-criticism?<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Refuse to ask for help?<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Feel you’re a perfectionist?<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Get stuck in fear?<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Self-medicate with drugs, alcohol, or comfort eating?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Feel you have no value?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    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.<\/span><\/p>\n

    But what we’re afraid to do is, in fact, a clear indicator of the very next thing we need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Five ways to stop self-sabotage:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Develop self-awareness:\u00a0 Do a little self-research to see if your behaviors align with your long-term goals.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Write it out:\u00a0 Keep a journal to document your thoughts and progress.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Create a plan:\u00a0 Identify triggers and have a plan in place to offset any negative behaviors.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Practice mindfulness:\u00a0 Notice habits and thought processes that cause failure\/success.<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Communicate:\u00a0 Share your goals, fears, and challenges to hold yourself accountable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      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).<\/span><\/p>\n

      While you’re making these changes, remember to be kind to yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n

      Do yourself another big favor and <\/span>check this out<\/span><\/a>. Please comment and share!<\/span><\/p>\n

      This is a guest post written by Kay Granger, If you wish to be considered for a guest post then please contact me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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