No matter if you are in a leader position of individual contributor, you will and have dealt with self sabotage;. From my experience working with top executives. middle management, new leaders, and teams individuals for years, sabotage has to do with a general fear of failing. It may sound counter, but we self sabotage because we are afraid of failing. Yes we set ourselves up for failure even though that is not the outcome we want. Why? Because we would rather be our own demise. Be in control of our failure. 

Self-sabotaging beliefs are insidious thoughts that tell you that you’re not good enough, can’t do it, or are not worthy of success. They can manifest themselves in various ways, such as procrastination, self-doubt, and perfectionism.

In this article, we’ll explore what self-sabotaging beliefs are, how to identify them in yourself, and how to deal with them when they pop up. We’ll also look at some prevention techniques so that these beliefs...

Self-awareness happens in layers. As we come into our own, we have an opportunity to reflect on who we are, what we like and don’t like about ourselves and our relationships, and ways to improve or simply accept ourselves.

Take a few minutes to complete the following writing exercise.  If you don’t like to write, make an outline of bullet points.

How are you different now than five years ago?
In what ways have you grown or changed? How did that happen?

Example:

• Less social - come to realize that I am in introvert and being alone is not a negative thing.
  

What do you like most about yourself? Character? Personality?
Other traits (not physical)?

Example:

• Care for others
  

What do you like least? What are you embarrassed by?
Ashamed of? Hiding from others?

Example:

• Mental health issues - shame
  

What do others say about you that you like to hear?
Do you think it is accurate?...