# The Sneaky Ways We Self-Sabotage and What to Do About It

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Podcast: [Being Imperfectly Perfect](https://stenobird.com/podcast/being-imperfectly-perfect-6700836)
Published: 2025-06-05T08:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://beingimperfectlyperfect.mykajabi.com
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Summary In this episode of Being Imperfectly Perfect, Anna Perry delves into the theme of self-sabotage, exploring how it manifests in our lives and businesses. She discusses the discomfort of growth, the importance of understanding our beliefs, and the necessity of awareness and acceptance in overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Anna emphasises the significance of recognising our patterns and leaning into our true selves to foster personal and professional growth. We've also written a blog that delves even deeper into differently personality types and how self sabotage shows up. Read it here - Blog Takeaways Self-sabotage is a common human experience. Growth is very unnatural for us. Awareness is the first step of change. Understanding our beliefs is crucial to avoid self-sabotage. We often run unconscious patterns that hinder our growth. Pushing against our comfort zone can lead to panic and self-sabotage. Acceptance of our current situation is essential for progress. Identifying our personality types can help us understand our behaviors. We should lean into our strengths and genius zones. Journaling can help uncover areas of self-sabotage in our lives. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Self-Sabotage 02:53 The Role of Beliefs in Self-Sabotage 05:45 Awareness and Acceptance in Overcoming Self-Sabotage Keywords self-sabotage, personal growth, comfort zone, beliefs, awareness, acceptance, business growth, perfectionism, personal development, emotional patterns If you'd like to sign up to know when our blogs are release and to join our group Masterclass sessions on the topic of the month sign up here - Mailing List

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