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Self-sabotage in Finances, Mental Health, and Spiritual Fulfillment
The Self-sabotage Needs to Stop
As survivors of trauma, many people have developed bad habits that harm their financial, mental, and physical well-being. There are many causes for this harmful behavior; many unconsciously repeat patterns learned from their caregivers.
This article will focus on self-sabotage and how it can affect your finances, mental health, and spiritual connectedness.
A Recap of Self-Sabotage
Self-sabotage describes things people do that block their success and prevent them from reaching their goals. This behavior affects a survivor’s professional and personal success and mental well-being.
These behaviors are caused by how our families of origin and early life experiences influence everything, including our relationships, career choices, and mental and financial health.
A few self-sabotaging behaviors include:
· Procrastinating
· Using drugs or alcohol to self-medicate
· Impulsive eating
· Self-injury
It is challenging to admit that you are self-sabotaging your life, but a few signs to look for may help. Some of these signs are listed…
