Why Smart Women Self-Sabotage
You know how to set goals. You read the books, make the lists, listen to the podcasts. You're the go-to person for everyone else’s chaos, but behind closed doors, there’s a pattern that keeps tripping you up. You start strong—and then stall.
Sound familiar? You're not alone. Trust me I still do it.
Self-sabotage isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s often a sign that your brain is running outdated programming based on fear, protection, or perfectionism. In fact, the more self-aware and high-achieving you are, the more sneaky your self-sabotage can become.
Here’s the truth: smart, capable women still sabotage their own efforts because they don’t realize how past experiences are silently shaping their present behavior. You might:
Procrastinate just before finishing a project
Quit something you love just as it’s getting good
It’s not because you’re lazy or undisciplined. It’s because a part of you is afraid of what success might mean—will it alienate you? Prove others wrong? Require you to sustain more than you feel capable of?
If this resonates, remember you are not alone. So take a moment to just breathe. Becoming aware of the pattern is the first step. You’re not broken—you’re just human. Stay tuned for more on this topic.
