This week we tackle the big, scary beast that is self-stabotage. Our 20s are such a unique time of growth and goal setting but it can also be very easy for us to get in our own way. We will dive into the fascinating psychology behind self-sabotage from the origins and causes of self-destructive behaviors to the major science that you are a self-Saboture. And ultimately how we can cultivate healthier habits and patterns and let go of our negative beliefs to break the cycle of self- sabotage.
Sometimes our biggest enemy isn't others, it's ourselves. Self sabotage is a complicated psychological experience whereby we unconsciously undermine our own goals and wellbeing because of an implicit belief that we don't deserve our success, are afraid of failure, or cannot allow ourselves to be happy. From dating people we shouldn't, to procrastination, indecision, doom scrolling and self destructive behaviours, it all comes down to our unconscious beliefs about our self worth. Today we explore the origins and causes of self sabotage, from Freud's ideas of the 'death drive' and 'anti-self', coping mechanisms, to the impact of unresolved emotional trauma and self punishment to understand why it is we self sabotage, and how we can get out of our own way. Listen now.
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