How do you get in your own way? 1 ... shoot themselves in the foot or put obstacles in their own chosen path. Behavior is self-sabotaging when in attempting to solve or cope with a problem ...

Understanding the underlying causes of self-sabotage is key to overcoming it, she says. The key to freeing yourself from this prison of your own making is self-reflection, developing healthier ...

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