Self-Sabotage: What it is, and How to Overcome it

Self-sabotage can undermine us consciously and unconsciously. Here’s how to reduce its grip.

Self-sabotage is a concept many of us are familiar with. And yet it remains difficult to be honest about how we sabotage ourselves and the impact it has on us, at work and beyond.

Self-sabotage is the subtle art of getting in our way, putting obstacles in our own path, and hindering our own progress towards success, however we might define ‘success’ for ourselves.

This internal battle, which is incredibly common among professionals striving for growth and accomplishment, can wreak havoc on our personal and professional lives if left unchecked.

Let’s delve deeper into what self-sabotage is, why it happens, its detrimental impact, and explore key steps to prevent it and pave our own successful career journey.

What is self-sabotage, and why does it happen?

Self-sabotage happens when we undermine ourselves physically, mentally, or emotionally or deliberately hinder our own success and wellbeing by undermining personal goals and values.

Self-sabotage is often insidious — and for many, it’s so normalized that it’s difficult to…