Self-Sabotage Resources

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Quiz

1. What are some common self-sabotaging behaviors or patterns that I engage in?

2. When did I first start noticing these self-sabotaging behaviors or patterns, and how have they affected me throughout my life?

3. What are some of the underlying beliefs or fears that drive my self-sabotage? What would I tell a dear friend who has the same belief?

Common negative beliefs include:

4. How do these beliefs or fears hold me back from achieving my goals or living the life I desire?

5. In what ways do I engage in self-sabotage to avoid uncomfortable feelings or situations?

Verywell Mind Podcast — How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself
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Therapist Amy Morin explains several reasons people undermine their own goals and gives practical strategies for recognizing the pattern before repeating it.
Stop Self-Sabotage With Pat Pearson, MSSW
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A podcast hosted by psychotherapist Pat Pearson focused specifically on self-defeating thinking and behavior, self-worth, relationships, and changing repeated patterns.

How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over — Mel Robbins
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One of the best-known TEDx talks related to self-sabotage. It focuses on getting out of autopilot, taking action despite discomfort, and breaking patterns that keep you inside your comfort zone.
Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator — Tim Urban
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A very accessible explanation of procrastination and the tendency to repeatedly choose immediate distraction over important long-term goals.
Self Sabotage — Stop Getting in Your Own Way — Renee Tiwari
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Directly focused on recognizing self-destructive behavior and becoming more proactive about challenging patterns that work against your own goals.
Why Do We Sabotage Love? — Raquel Peel
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Psychology researcher Raquel Peel discusses research on self-sabotage specifically within romantic relationships and asks viewers to examine their own relationship behaviors.
Press Stop to Press Play: The Self-Sabotage Remedy
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Focuses on self-worth, limiting beliefs, goal setting, and recognizing how internal patterns can interfere with progress.
How to Limit Self-Sabotage — AzReail Essick
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A short TEDx talk centered on recognizing how your own reactions and choices can become barriers and learning to get out of your own way.
Overcoming Your Mind — Delilah Yick
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Discusses self-sabotaging behavior, repetitive behavioral patterns, habits, and changing learned responses.

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