Overcoming Self-Sabotage — with Dr. Alison Cook and Allie Marie Smith
Episode description
Do you ever make progress in an area in your life only to self-sabotage? In this conversation, Dr. Alison Cook discusses the topic of self-sabotage and provides insights into why we undermine our own success and well-being. She explains that self-sabotage is like sabotaging someone else, but directed towards ourselves. Common ways women self-sabotage include procrastination, negative self-talk, and thinking traps. Women are particularly prone to self-sabotage due to guilt messages and societal expectations. Dr. Cook emphasizes the importance of getting curious and compassionate with ourselves, reframing negative self-talk, and taking small brave steps towards change.
Takeaways
Self-sabotage is when we consciously or unconsciously undermine our own success and well-being.
Common ways women self-sabotage include procrastination, negative self-talk, and thinking traps.
Women are particularly prone to self-sabotage due to guilt messages and societal expectations.
Getting curious and compassionate with ourselves is key to overcoming self-sabotage.
Taking small brave steps towards change can help break the cycle of self-sabotage.
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