Why Do We Self-Sabotage?
For those of us in the helping profession, this is a question we must answer. After all, how can we help someone through a journey we have never ourselves taken?
The answers to why we waste our time on dream-killing activities is complex and unique to the individual. However, the broad reasons can be summed up here:
This list is not all-inclusive. We all have our own unique backstory with our own personal level of self-sabotaging dysfunction. The underlying reasons can potentially go deep, and are beyond the scope of professional consulting. If you recognize yourself in the above list, you may benefit from therapy with a qualified professional. Trying to change ingrained habits through sheer will power is often exhausting and ineffective. A therapist can help you address the root cause of your professional paralysis.
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The answers to why we waste our time on dream-killing activities is complex and unique to the individual. However, the broad reasons can be summed up here:
- We don't know any better.
- "Everyone" else is doing it.
- We need to "check out" in order to survive.
- We don't realize just how much time is being wasted.
- We don't realize just how much could be accomplished if the time was used more productively.
- We don't believe in our own potential for success.
- We are afraid of others' reactions.
- We are so afraid to fail that we don't even try.
This list is not all-inclusive. We all have our own unique backstory with our own personal level of self-sabotaging dysfunction. The underlying reasons can potentially go deep, and are beyond the scope of professional consulting. If you recognize yourself in the above list, you may benefit from therapy with a qualified professional. Trying to change ingrained habits through sheer will power is often exhausting and ineffective. A therapist can help you address the root cause of your professional paralysis.
If you are ready to reach for your goals, contact me today.
Go to Are You Doing the Right Things?
Go to Professional Consulting