Show Notes
🎙 Episode 155 — How to Stop Self-Sabotage Before It Starts
Today I’m sharing practical ways to stop self-sabotage before it even begins.
We all know the pattern: a stressful day, a busy week, or feeling tired and suddenly we overeat, skip a workout, or procrastinate. I want you to know — you’re not broken. Self-sabotage is your brain trying to protect you, and there are ways to work with it.
In this episode, I cover:
→ How to notice your triggers and patterns before the behaviour starts. → Pre-deciding realistic, flexible strategies to handle vulnerable moments. → Replacing all-or-nothing thinking with “next best step” thinking. → Simple tools to pause, regulate, and respond instead of reacting automatically. → How to anchor habits in your identity, not just outcomes.
You’ll learn to build awareness, consistency, and self-compassion — so you can stop shame and guilt from running the show.
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