Self-sabotage is a misnomer
The actions that destroy our plans and relationships are a suboptimal effort at self-protection.
What we call “self-sabotage” often happens because if you achieve a goal, things will need to change. All change involves some degree of loss. Any change to our status quo can trigger a threat response as change requires risk.
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