5 Magical Ways To Overcome Self-sabotage

We’ve all been there – you’ve come across the perfect job opportunity and you don’t apply for it. But why, you may ask? You may not realise it, but you could be falling victim to a series of self-sabotaging patterns that stop you from reaching your true potential – particularly if you decide you want something, and then go out of your way to make sure it doesn’t happen. It’s time to stop being your own worst enemy! The following exercises will show you how:

Let go of fear with crystals

It’s an understatement to say that fear can hold you back in life. As well as preventing you from doing things, it can also rule your decision making. A popular self-sabotaging behaviour is to put an end to the things that actually make you happy – if you think something is too good to be true and fear losing it, you may engineer it to fail just to prove yourself right. Don’t let your actions be controlled by your desire to confirm your fears – holding a piece of Ametrine in the palm of your hand will help you to stay focussed on what you really want in life, as opposed to listening to your fears

Release energy blockages with jasmine

Self-sabotaging behaviours tend to be familiar, repeated patterns and there’s certainly comfort in what we know. How many times have you decided to reduce the amount of junk food you eat, only to reach for a chocolate bar that very afternoon? Try lighting a jasmine-scented candle to shake things up a bit – these powerful petals are known for their calming properties and can help you break through any restrictive energetic barriers that have a hold on your life

Banish unworthiness with affirmation

Low self-esteem is something that can drive you to feel you don’t deserve success or happiness, and this can perpetuate self-sabotaging actions. Try putting aside five minutes each morning to repeat the following affirmations in front of a mirror: “I am free from self-sabotage,” “My whole being is in harmony with itself” – these will help you to stand in your true power and to see that you really do deserve to be happy

Cultivate self-compassion with yoga

Have you ever found that your day is so quiet that you feel a little bored? Chances are, you may be tempted to do something to shake it up a bit, such as worrying you’re not good enough or fixating on a wrong-doing that doesn’t get you anywhere. Try cultivating some self-love in your quest for excitement – rather than picking something that will make you feel bad to distract you, learn to appreciate what you have and who you are and know that it’s enough. Standing in the Warrior pose for a few minutes during your toilet break will calm an over-active mind

Wave goodbye to negativity with sage

If the phrases “You can’t do that!”, “You’re going to fail” and “You’re not good enough” circulate in your head, you could probably do with toning down the negative self-talk. The herb sage can do just the thing and is applauded for its powerful, cleansing properties. It’s said that its smoke soaks up negative energy, so try buying or making a sage smudge stick, or planting the herb in your garden to keep negative thoughts at bay

About the author

Kayleigh Rattle is a Soul & Spirit staff writer who loves all things unicorns