The Importance of Recognizing Self-Sabotaging Behavior
Nov 01, 2020Pay Attention to Your Feelings
You should also pay attention to the words you’re saying and the way you’re acting if you want to gain insight into whether or not your negative self-talk is becoming a problem. If you find yourself complaining or criticizing frequently, there’s a good chance it’s because your inner critic is spiraling out of control. Many of us become so used to this voice in the back of our minds that we don’t even notice it on a regular basis. We just accept this self-criticism as a part of ourselves. If you take time to notice patterns in your words and actions, you’ll be better able to gauge the negativity of your thoughts.
Understand the Connection
Now it’s time to put it all together. Do you now see just how interconnected your inner thoughts, feelings, and actions are? They influence each other and can work quite well together to hold you back. This type of self-sabotage can be countered once you’re better able to recognize when things are starting to go sideways.
Take care to pay attention to the ways in which you think, feel, and act in order to get control of your inner critic. Once you do that, you’ll be able to stop yourself from becoming your own worst enemy.
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