4/2/2023 0 Comments Abandoned synonymPeople from all walks of life sabotage themselves by letting negative thoughts spiral out of control, and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg (Berg, 2015). This video from introduces seven common signs of self-sabotage, how it impacts our daily lives, and how to discern if we need help. Chronic self-sabotage depletes drive and motivation and leaves us sad, anxious, and with damaged self-esteem. It seems unlikely that anyone would intentionally sabotage themselves, yet they do, and the consequences can be caustic. When this happens, we act to ease the discomfort by changing our words or behaviors or by reframing our goals and values. Cognitive dissonance is the internal imbalance or discomfort experienced when words or actions do not align with beliefs and values. Someone with a fear of failure might wait until the last minute to work on an important project, unconsciously avoiding the prospect of advancement (Wignall, 2020).Īnother dimension of self-sabotage is cognitive dissonance. Unconscious self-sabotage happens when a personal goal or value has been undermined but not initially recognized. An example of conscious self-sabotage is deciding to eat cake, despite a goal to eat healthy. Self-sabotage, also known as behavioral dysregulation, can be conscious or unconscious depending on level of awareness. It is “insidious, profound, and universal” and emanates from negative mindsets (Berg, 2015). Self-sabotage occurs when we destroy ourselves physically, mentally, or emotionally or deliberately hinder our own success and wellbeing by undermining personal goals and values (Brenner, 2019). Self-Sabotage: A Psychological Definition
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