Understanding Self-Sabotage

While devolution means different things depending on where you are, for those who are salespeople or anyone who must motivate themselves, it means that you motivate yourself well, but when it comes time to reap the benefits, you likely sabotage your efforts. Many successful people used to do that, which is why they had to learn how to counteract their incessant need to sabotage themselves.

Most people, regardless of what they’re motivating themselves to do, push back their plans because they believe the future will take care of itself. While the future can be a hopeful place to dream, nothing can change or happen if you don’t take steps to do it now. Some people call it devolution and others call it procrastination. Either way, it is the perfect way to sabotage all of your hopes and dreams and leave you wondering where you went wrong. There are ways to prevent yourself from procrastinating and sabotaging yourself when you do get a win.

 

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Create Lists to Stay on Track and Focused

 

Most people get so set in their ways that they can’t even imagine doing something different. While this can be a comfortable place for you, it won’t help you get out of your rut, learn a new skill, or start your weight-loss journey. Getting out of your comfort zone and taking on new tasks can be extremely challenging if you don’t have a plan for yourself.

Therefore, it can help to create a list to stay on track of your goals and objectives. Set deadlines for yourself and try to break down your goals into realistic portions so they are easy to complete.  Of course, you also have to determine which small steps you can take so that you don’t overwhelm yourself. Creating lists can help you to achieve your goals because setting a path of motion and momentum is the first step to counteracting self-sabotage.

 

Reward Yourself

 

When you do something that moves you closer to your overall goal, rewarding yourself is essential. However, make sure the reward doesn’t derail your plans, such as eating an entire pan of brownies after a hard workout. Not all rewards are equal. Choosing the wrong rewards can eliminate all the hard yards you’ve worked for. Some rewards just make you feel great, but rewarding yourself correctly can go a long way in keeping you on track.

 

 

Avoid Negative Thinking

It’s inevitable that you’ll have negative thoughts from time to time. An important lesson to keep in mind is how you react to those negative thoughts and what to do when you start to engage in this kind of behavior. Learn to monitor your negative thinking by writing them down. This will help you to gain a better understanding of yourself and the reasons behind why you do the things you do.

 

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Build Self-Confidence

There is no quick fix to building self-esteem and confidence. No one is born with an infinite supply of confidence. It is a cup that needs refilling at all times. Learning how to believe in yourself means taking charge of your feelings. Practice visualizing the best version of yourself and what you have to do to achieve this ideal future self. You can try creating a list of accomplishments and reviewing them. This will allow you to have some perspective on all your hard work and goes a long way when you’re trying to counteract self-sabotage.

 

Counteracting self-sabotage is an important aspect of goal setting and self-improvement. Engaging in behavior that is self-defeating distracts from your long-term goals and your ideal future. Self-sabotaging behavior will zap your vitality. Self-sabotaging behavior leaves you exhausted, unmotivated, and unable to utilize the energy required to live your best life.

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