Self-Sabotage
Do you find yourself pulling back right when things finally start going well? Self-sabotage patterns are typically a protective strategy our subconscious minds use to try to keep us safe.
This can look like procrastination, overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, disappearing when things get “real”, or stopping yourself right before following through on something that matters.
On this page, you’ll find articles that teach you how to recognize the self-sabotage patterns you’re stuck in, regulate your nervous system, and update the subconscious beliefs that are fueling these cycles.
If you’re new to this work, start with my Subconscious Mind 101 articles first. They’ll help to make all of this information click faster.
If you want a structured starting point to learn about your self-sabotaging patterns specifically, start with the articles below.
Start with these articles:
Signs Your Subconscious Is Holding You Back (Self‑Sabotage Explained)
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly fighting against your own progress, you’re likely seeing the signs of self-sabotage in action. It’s that frustrating experience of…
Read this article
Why Do I Push Myself So Hard? The Cost of Toxic Motivation
Some people are really good at getting themselves to take action. They know how to get ahead, how to achieve what they set out to achieve,…
Read this article
Why Certain Thoughts Won’t Let Go (And How to Stop the Loop)
Over the course of the last few articles, you've started to become more aware of the fact that not all of your thoughts behave in the…
Read this article
Why Your Patterns Are Still There (Even When You Recognize Them)
There's a specific kind of "stuckness" that often shows up after you've become aware of your patterns. In this phase, you can see the pattern clearly.…
Read this articleMore Self-Sabotage Articles:
The Hidden Logic Behind Indecision
When I was younger, I was very indecisive, and I couldn’t figure out why. Back then, I didn’t want to […]
Read this article
Why You Don’t Do What You Know You Should
There are a lot of interesting things you notice when you start paying attention to what’s playing out inside of […]
Read this article
Receive new articles before they’re published here
Join my newsletter, The Aligned Mind, and get each new article sent directly to your inbox before it’s published on my website.