Understanding Self-Sabotage - my toxic relationship

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:41:00 GMT

“Self-Sabotage is a sweet romance” like a relationship you know is bad for you but just can’t seem to shake – and don’t know why?It can be little things like always seem to be running late, you’re the ultimate procrastinator, being best mates with the fridge and eating your feelings away, fear of committing to that long-term safe relationship, you have every excuse under the sun why you can’t attend your friends dinner party- here’s a really common one… you’ve paid for that gym membership but there is always a reason why you can’t go? So busy. Some people can get a little ‘thrill’ from the adrenaline & anxiety of being put under the pump, makes me feel naughty - like completing that work assignment only hours before it is due. But why do I do that? Why can’t I just get it together? These are examples of self-sabotage; when you consciously (or unconsciously) make decisions that ruin your attempts at your success, it essentially destroys the ability – for you - to complete tasks to the best of your capacity, or can even damage your personal/professional goals. For these smaller examples, like procrastination, You may think this sounds innocent enough. And even if you are not doing some of these tactics, I am sure listening to this and it reminds you of someone that drives you crazy – and yes, sometimes we just think of them as ‘lazy’ or not motivated. To be honest it is really common, there are just different extremes. Realising when it becomes destructive is the key. And more importantly, why. What is your underlying motivation?To learn more, find Elena Bishop at Supportive Therapy https://supportivetherapy.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/supportivetherapy_msmpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/supportivetherapy.msmpodcast

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Understanding Self-Sabotage - my toxic relationship