The Effects of Self-Sabotage
One of the lesser-discussed influences on mental health is self-sabotage. Perhaps this is because people aren’t even aware they are doing it or you might not even know what it means. So, what is self-sabotage, and how can it affect your mental wellbeing? And perhaps, most importantly, what steps can you take to stop it? What is self-sabotage? Self-sabotage is a form of destructive behaviour which is aimed at yourself. This can relate to work, relationships and other areas of your personal life. You may do these things knowingly, or in many cases, without being aware you are doing it at all. Some examples of self-sabotage You apply for several jobs and obtain many interviews for roles you know you would enjoy but when the day of each interview arrives, you cancel. This could be a pattern that you know you repeat because you’d rather not attend an interview for a job you’d love than be disappointed by being unsuccessful. In a relationship that is going well you might do or say things th...