Self-Sabotage Workbook

What Drives Self-Sabotage?

Fear

Generally, self-sabotage is driven by fear on some level. This underlying fear can contribute to procrastination and perfectionism.

Anxiety Procrastination and perfectionism can increase anxiety, which can lead you to think in terms of worst- case scenarios.

The Inner Critic

Distorted Beliefs Distorted beliefs about yourself or the world can drive you to avoid being rejected, perceived failure or painful emotions.

A harsh inner dialogue can drive you to avoid taking healthy action, or to take unhelpful/unproductive action.

Survival

The brain is constantly on the lookout for threats to survival to keep us safe. This unconscious vigilance can drive you to hold on to old issues to protect you from physical or emotional damage.