The Art of Charm

How To Stop Self-Sabotage with Dr. Judy Ho


Listen Later

The tendency to self-sabotage is a part of who we are as humans, but many of us don’t even know when we’re doing it - so what can you do to identify the areas in your life when you tend to self-sabotage and what steps can you take to prevent self-sabotage in the future?


What to Listen For

  • What is self-sabotage and why do we all do it in some form or another?
  • How do we self-diagnose our own self-sabotage and what can we do to stop it so it doesn’t damage our relationships or professional career?
  • Are New Years Resolutions the best way to making changes in our lives, and what should we do if they’re not?
  • What is the biggest misconception surrounding self-sabotage?
  • How do we strengthen our willpower so that in times of potential self-sabotage we don’t fail?
  • What is the L.I.F.E. acronym and how can you use it to identify the areas in your life where you are prone to self-sabotage?
  • How does social media affect our tendency to self-sabotage and what can you do to prevent it?
  • Once you identify the triggers that cause you to self-sabotage, what can you do to change them?
  • What is the difference between diffusing a thought and fusing with one, and why should you try to always avoid one of the two?
  • How do lofty goals lead people to self-sabotage and how should you approach goal setting in a way that doesn’t lead you to feel like a failure when you don’t achieve your goals?
  • What can you do to define your values so you can live a fulfilled life?
  • When you have identified changes you want to make in your life, how do you develop a blueprint for change that you can use to structure and plan the journey to becoming a better version of yourself?
  • How do you avoid self-sabotage in romantic relationships?
  • How much time should you spend on self-development?

  • Self-sabotage is a tendency we have as humans to create problems for ourselves that get in the way of what we want from life. This tendency can be triggered when we find ourselves in a place of uncertainty or fear, so a great place to start in identifying your own self-sabotaging behaviors is to stop and think the next time you find yourself unsure of what to do next or how to solve an issue in your life. Rather than acting instinctively, take some time and think about how you would normally act in that situation and whether that gets you closer to your goals or pushes you away.


    A Word From Our Sponsors

    Share your vulnerabilities, victories, and questions in our 17,000-member private Facebook group at theartofcharm.com/challenge. This is a unique opportunity where everyone — both men and women — celebrate your accountability on the way to becoming the best version of yourself. Register today here!


    Resources from this Episode

    Stop Self-Sabotage by Dr. Judy Ho

    Dr. Judy Ho on Twitter

    Episode 729: Self-esteem is Bullshit with Dr. Steven Hayes


    Check in with AJ and Johnny!

    AJ on Instagram

    Johnny on Instagram

    The Art of Charm on Instagram

    The Art of Charm on YouTube


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    The Art of CharmBy The Art of Charm

    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7
    • 4.7

    4.7

    10,465 ratings


    More shows like The Art of Charm

    View all
    The Knowledge Project by Shane Parrish

    The Knowledge Project

    2,667 Listeners

    The Mindset Mentor by Rob Dial

    The Mindset Mentor

    13,636 Listeners

    The GaryVee Audio Experience by Gary Vaynerchuk

    The GaryVee Audio Experience

    16,822 Listeners

    The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes

    The School of Greatness

    21,227 Listeners

    Negotiate Anything by Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

    Negotiate Anything

    704 Listeners

    How to Be Awesome at Your Job by How to be Awesome at Your Job

    How to Be Awesome at Your Job

    1,036 Listeners

    Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais by Dr. Michael Gervais

    Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

    1,651 Listeners

    Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik by Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com

    Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

    4,850 Listeners

    Worklife with Adam Grant by TED

    Worklife with Adam Grant

    9,202 Listeners

    The Daily Stoic by Daily Stoic | Backyard Ventures

    The Daily Stoic

    4,861 Listeners

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty by iHeartPodcasts

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    27,968 Listeners

    The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos by Pushkin Industries

    The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

    14,391 Listeners

    Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques by Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart

    Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

    807 Listeners

    Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

    Huberman Lab

    29,124 Listeners

    The Daily Motivation by Lewis Howes

    The Daily Motivation

    914 Listeners