Eradicating Self-Sabotage with Compassion

You’re not lazy—you’re protecting something

Self-sabotage doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re scared. It often appears when you’re on the edge of expansion—because part of you still believes success isn’t safe.

Ask yourself:

What does sabotaging myself protect me from?

What pain am I trying to preempt or avoid?

What story is being repeated here?

Then ask: What do I need instead?

Maybe it’s rest. Reassurance. A co-regulator. A deeper sense of safety before the leap.

You don’t need to “fix” your sabotage—you need to befriend it. When you do, you’ll find it begins to loosen its grip.

Prompt:

Next time you pull back, freeze, or ghost your goals, whisper:

💬 “What are you afraid will happen if I succeed?” Then write the answer with love.