Battling Self-sabotage
Self-sabotage is a common manifestation of resistance. It can take the form of negative self-talk, unhealthy habits, or avoidance behaviors. Pressfield advises identifying and confronting these self-destructive patterns to maintain focus and progress.
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Understand self-sabotage
Self-destructive behaviors can become habits and can continually undermine your success and happiness.
Self-sabotage is when we want something, but somehow we never accomplish it, because somewhere deep in our subconscious we’re fighting against that goal:
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Identify root causes
Self-destructive habits are often rooted in our feelings of self-worth.
Work on identifying and acknowledging what is causing you to sabotage yourself, and then start making changes to stop those behaviors.
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