Learn what your underlying triggers for self-sabotage are.
Created by neuropsychologist Judy Ho, PhD, the quiz can help make new choices.
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Part of the work ofstopping self-sabotageis identifying its causes, which may not always be so apparent to you.
The 4 L.I.F.E.
factors that may be getting in your way and contributing to self-sabotage
1.
triple board-certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist
This feeling of low self-esteem isnt necessarily evenly distributed across all realms of someones life, though.
This may happen through watching adults model behavior or being told by others what to fear.
This can manifest as intense self-criticism and judgement, and may prevent someone from trying new things.
Another component of this L.I.F.E.
factor to watch for is negative self talk, which Dr. Ho says can fuel self-sabotage.
If you hear this enough times from yourself and others, you may come to believe it.
Excessive need for control
Dr. Ho says this self-sabotaging cause often plagues people who identify asType A personalitiesorperfectionists.
This excessive need for control can be self-sabotaging and limiting.
And because its happening in the background, or subconsciously, self-sabotage can be tough to recognize.
triple board-certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist
But Dr. Ho emphasizes that its important to identify and surface these triggers so they dont become repetitive.
Dr. Ho says its important to de-stigmatize the idea of self-sabotage so it no longer lingers in the background.
One way to do that is to chat with a trusted friend or loved one about it.
And remember that building new habits takes time.
Dr. Ho advises trying this out for at least one month before giving up.
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