**In this episode of Empowered Within Her…**
Self-Sabotage 101 Series Part 2
Self-sabotage isn’t always obvious. I explore the sneaky ways it shows up (procrastination, perfectionism, people-pleasing, negative self-talk) and how these are really your mind’s way of keeping you ‘safe’ — but stuck. I share how understanding how your mind works can help you shift these patterns without needing expensive programs or endless healing loops.
**Takeaways:**
- Self-sabotage is a protection mechanism.
- Procrastination can feel productive — but it’s keeping you small.
- Perfectionism is fear of criticism in disguise.
- People-pleasing leads to burnout and resentment.
- Your mind believes what you tell it — so let’s tell it something new.
**Chapters:**
00:00 - Understanding Self-Sabotage as a Protection Mechanism
04:53 - Identifying Subtle Forms of Self-Sabotage
09:44 - The Impact of Negative Self-Talk
15:02 - Empowerment Through Self-Discovery
**Quote of the episode:**
_"Perfectionism is avoiding criticism."_
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