There are big ways to self-sabotage, and a lot of subtle ways we do it every day: not making decisions because we feel like we have too many options, procrastinating, quitting goals when they get tough, are a few. We have tips to recognize when you're self-sabotaging so you have a better chance at stopping. Plus, the best peanut butter cup is the Reese's Easter version, duct tape fixes everything, and sinuses are scary.
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Resources
How to Maintain Healthy Habits to Stop Sabotaging Yourself
Martha Beck's 3-Step Plan to Defeat Self-Sabotage
Autumn—Using the Season to Beat Self-Sabotage
Real-Life Examples of Self-Sabotage at its Best