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7 Steps to Overcoming Self-Sabotage
- Jo J Jacques
- Sep 8
- 3 min read
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“Your greatest enemy is not the world outside of you, but the battles you fight within yourself.” – Unknown
Introduction
Self-sabotage is sneaky. It shows up when you delay making decisions, talk yourself out of opportunities, or convince yourself you’re not ready — even when your heart knows you are. It’s not laziness or lack of desire; it’s often fear wearing a disguise.
The truth is: self-sabotage is learned, and what’s learned can be unlearned. With empowerment coaching, you can uncover the hidden beliefs driving these patterns and replace them with confidence, clarity, and action.
Here are 7 Steps to Overcome Self-Sabotage and Step Into Your Empowered Self:
1. Recognise the Pattern
Empowerment begins with awareness. Notice when you’re avoiding, procrastinating, or holding yourself back. These are signs of an internal block, not personal failure.
Action Step: Journal each time you say no to yourself. Ask Yourself: What am I really afraid of here?
2. Challenge the Inner Critic
Your inner voice can either be your biggest cheerleader or your toughest critic. Coaching helps you rewrite that script so your self-talk aligns with your potential.
Action Step: Each time a negative thought appears, pause and reframe it into an empowering belief.
3. Connect to Your Why
When your goals align with your authentic self, sabotage loses its power. Coaching digs deeper into your values, so your actions come from a place of truth, not fear.
Action Step: Ask yourself: Why does this matter to me? What would stepping fully into this mean for my life?
4. Take One Small Step at a Time
Self-sabotage thrives on overwhelm. Empowerment coaching helps you break the big picture into smaller, doable actions that feel achievable.
Action Step: Commit to one meaningful step each day, no matter how small.
5. Build Supportive Accountability
You don’t have to do it all alone. Having someone walk beside you — reminding you of your strength when you forget — changes everything.
Action Step: Share your goals with a mentor, coach, or accountability partner who will support and celebrate your progress.
6. Heal the Root Cause
Most self-sabotage stems from old wounds — fear of failure, fear of success, or fear of being seen. Empowerment coaching creates a safe space to unpack those fears, heal them, and release their hold.
Action Step: Reflect on where your patterns began. Then Ask Yourself: What would it feel like to be free from this story?
7. Take Aligned, Brave Action
Empowerment isn’t about being fearless — it’s about choosing to act even when fear is present. Every brave step you take proves to yourself that you are capable, worthy, and ready.
Action Step: Choose one area you’ve been holding back and make a bold move this week.
Conclusion
The Bottom Line
Self-sabotage might feel like your biggest enemy, but it’s also a powerful teacher. It shows you where you still need healing, courage, and support. With empowerment coaching, you don’t just break the cycle — you rewrite your story from a place of self-love, clarity, and strength.
If you’re ready to stop standing in your own way and step fully into your power, I invite you to book a consultation with me. Together, we’ll uncover the root of your self-sabotage, release the blocks, and guide you toward lasting transformation.
Your Empowered Self is Waiting. The question is:
Are You Ready to Claim It?
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