5 Tips for Keeping Self-Sabotage at Bay
We want to be productive. You might even wake up in the morning with all kinds of enthusiasm for the projects you’re going to get done during the day.
Now fast forward a few hours, and suddenly you’re dragging yourself home at nightfall wondering where the day went, feeling like you never accomplished anything at all.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Most people feel
this way at least sometimes. The trick is realizing this isn’t something entirely outside your control. Sure, things are going to happen, that derail you, but more often than not, you’re reaping the fruits of self-sabotage. You’ve derailed yourself, through your negative self-talk.
How to get past this? Simple! Start with these easy tips:
It’s hard to get yourself going if your mood is what’s
dragging. Thankfully this is a quick fix.
Like listening to music, putting your body in motion will
build your energy levels (so long as you’re not trying to run a marathon).
Conversely, sometimes what you need is some quiet time.
Reassess What’s Important
It might be you’re not getting things done because you no
longer find the value in your goal.
When all else fails, if you do not feel your work has value,
offer to help someone else.
5 Tips for Keeping Self-Sabotage at Bay
We want to be productive. In fact, you might even wake up in
the morning with all kinds of enthusiasm for the projects you’re going to get
Now fast forward a few hours, and suddenly you’re dragging
yourself home at nightfall wondering where the day went, feeling like you never
accomplished anything at all.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Most people feel
this way at least sometimes. The trick is to realize that this isn’t something
entirely outside of your control. Sure, things are going to happen, which
derail you, but more often than not, you’re reaping the fruits of
self-sabotage. You’ve derailed yourself, through your own negative self-talk.
How to get past this? Simple! Start with these easy tips:
It’s hard to get yourself going if your mood is what’s
dragging. Thankfully this is a quick fix. Put on some music you love, something
fast-paced and catchy for a quick pick-me-up and watch your productivity soar.
Like listening to music, putting your body in motion will
build your energy levels (so long as you’re not trying to run a marathon).
Dance around the room, take a brisk walk or try a few jumping jacks to get the
blood flowing. Then tackle your task again, wide-awake and energized.
Conversely, sometimes what you need is some quiet time. If
you find your mind racing and yourself unable to concentrate on what you’re
going, try meditation to slow things down. Find a quiet place, close your eyes,
and focus on your breathing. Take deep breaths, nice and slow, and focus
yourself on the present until you feel calm again.
Reassess What’s Important
It might be you’re not getting things done because you no
longer find the value in your goal. If this seems to be the case, take some
time to ask yourself some very crucial questions about why you’re on this
journey. It might be you either need to shift your goal to something else
entirely or, at the very least, adjust the outcome to serve your present needs.
When all else fails, if you do not feel your work has value,
offer to help someone else. Mentoring is one of those win-win situations where
you bring your life skills and experience to help someone else who truly needs
it. At the same time, you rediscover your passion through the act of teaching
Do all this, and it’s good-bye self-sabotage, hello
accomplishment. Soon you’ll be more productive than ever!
