Self-Sabotage

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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:

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Article #1

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…

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Article #2

Why Is Confrontation So Hard? The Subconscious Truth

Imagine this: you’ve been replaying the same uncomfortable interaction in your head for days... You had a conversation where you didn’t say what you really wanted…

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Article #3

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…

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Article #4

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.…

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