Self-Sabotage Proof Your day - Step by Step
Self-Sabotage Proof Your day - Step by Step
Step 1
Look-out for your personal self-sabotage signs and patterns. They can surface the moment you go to do something new for the first time, and days later.
They can start off very subtle, just enough to make you pause and hesitate. But increase in intensity when challenged or ignored.
Step 2
Soothe the protector part of your mind by reminding yourself why you are exploring a new self-care practice. * You will notice that I provide details and links to further information for each self-care challenge.
Step 3
Action your new self-care practice. This reinforces your choice and helps override any self-sabotage. Even if you only do part of it. For instance I used to ‘forget’ to fully chew my first mouthful, so I would chew a later mouthful or put a reminder up. Anything to ‘confirm’ I really do want to test if chewing my food makes a difference.
Step 4
Repeat. You want a strong protector part of your mind, the idea isn’t to shut it down completely. It is simply asking you to confirm you really want to do something new and that is a good thing. And it will test your answer by coming up with another sabotage tactic.
