“Have you ever unknowingly messed yourself up?” We are talking about doing things that hurt your chances or derail your goals. I think most of us can attest that we've hurt ourselves a few times by procrastinating, not putting in the effort to prepare for an exam, or taking short cuts. I am constantly jumping on the elevator instead of taking the stairs. Other people may self-medicate with alcohol or drugs, binge eat, or buy things they can’t afford. In the moment it may not seem like much, but overtime you’ll notice the damage you’ve done. There is one word for this behavior, self-sabotage. Self sabotage is when we prevent ourselves from reaching our goals or the best version of ourselves. So let's talk about it.