Brenda Fluharty on Overcoming Self-Sabotage

Self-sabotage refers to behaviors, thoughts, or actions that impede one’s own progress or success. It’s essentially getting in your own way. ​- Brenda Fluharty

Last month, during the Ultimate Blog Challenge, I read Brenda Fluharty's post on self-sabotage, and then noticed, she had two other posts on the same topic. I really wanted to share her posts here, so I'm excited to do so today...
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What is Self-Sabotage

​In this article, Brenda not only defines what it is, but offers help for healing it.
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Traumatic events, harsh criticism, or repeated failures can sow the seeds of doubt and insecurity. These can take root and flourish in our subconscious minds. These beliefs, though irrational and outdated, exert a powerful influence over our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, driving us to repeat self-destructive patterns even when we know better. - Brenda Fluharty

At the bottom of this article is a link where you can download her new guided journal on self-sabotage. It's free!

9 Ways to Overcome
​Self-Sabotage

You're reminded to practice self-care, be patient with yourself and celebrate each time you win on your healing journey in this article.

She offers nine strategies for overcoming self-sabotage, and the one that I find most meaningful is to have compassion for yourself. After all, self-saboteurs are made, not born, and self-blame or shame helps no one.

Guided Meditation for
​Self-Sabotage

In this post, Brenda offers a beautiful guided meditation for self-sabotage. As you move through her meditation experience, go slowly through the part that helps you let go of old beliefs and patterns that no longer serve you.

I loved that part. I loved the affirmations she included, too.
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Brenda's Book on Healing
​Self-Sabotage

Because shadow work in general, and self-sabotage in particular are near and dear to her heart, Brenda has written a book on the topic.

And that will mean that even if doing your inner work is sometimes tough, you won't be alone. You'll have Brenda to guide you.

Click here to go get it, for free.

And come back here tomorrow, for Brenda's guest post. Part Two on how to deal with self-sabotage, with journal prompts & a 7-day challenge.

See you next time!

love, Jeanine
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