The Psychology of Self-Sabotage – Why Do We Do It?

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Violet Benson

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🗓️ 28 March 2024

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Hey Besties! We're diving headfirst into the complexities of self-sabotage. Why do we often self-sabotage? How do we snap out of the self-defeat funk? Embrace the beauty of failure, kick negative thinking to the curb, and discover 18 tips to boost your spirits. It's all about flipping the script, surrounding yourself with positive vibes, and quitting the blame game. Get ready to transform your perspective and sprinkle some fab into your life!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:20 Why do we self sabotage?
04:02 How to stop this cycle of self defeat?
07:05 Sometimes, failure is good
11:39 When we sink into negative thinking our brain seeks to confirm it
14:23 How do you stay motivated during hard times?
19:48 How to change your perspective
24:20 18 quick advice to cheer you up
28:18 Surround yourself with positivity
31:08 We often blame our circumstances

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0:00.0	I guess you could say that it might seem easier to blame the world for how you live because then you don't have to take responsibility for yourself.
0:09.0	Then you don't actually have to try because then you can just give up like we said in the beginning of the
0:14.8	episode but then you might also never know what's on the other side of trying you may
0:21.0	never know that whatever your current path is is actually not for you.
0:26.2	You may never know that the current path is actually for you.
0:29.3	You know, you have to try.
0:31.4	What if I told you when it comes to the outcome of your life that you are
0:35.2	alone on this earth? The following podcast is a dear media production.
0:40.4	It's vile events and your favorite meme queen and the big sit you didn't ask for but see
0:45.1	them welcome to almost adulting.
0:50.1	Are you ready?
0:53.4	Ready.
0:55.0	Hi Bessese and welcome to a brand new almost
0:59.0	adulting, the largest self-love podcast and movement,
1:02.8	your number one destination for personal growth
1:05.3	and mental health. I'm your big sister and your host and everything in between
1:09.7	violetta Benson. Today is a very special episode because it is all about the psychology of self- sabotage.
1:18.4	Why do we do it?
1:20.7	So let's dive into something deeper than my last emotional breakdown and possibly just as entertaining, okay?
1:30.0	And that is self-sabbatage. There is nothing more fun than being our own worst enemy and obviously I'm being
1:38.1	sarcastic about that. It's basically like being haunted by a ghost that knows all of your passwords
1:44.3	including the emotional ones. So then why do we self sabotage? Well if I
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