We are often our own worst enemy.
We often consciously or unconsciously sabotage ourselves because we do not think that we deserve to be successful in life. We may have made mistakes in the past that we have been unable or unwilling to forgive.
We may self-sabotage by habitually selling ourselves short, thinking that our goals and dreams are unreachable. We may discount our own internal resources and deny our own personal strengths.
For my readers if you remember my topic "The Humble Brag vs. Bragging Outright" than you might understand how this topic ties in with that. For those who don't, remember that self-defeating talk I mention where you think you are being humble, but could be putting yourself down? That's self-defeating pep-talks or a "Back-handed compliment" even. Take a look at this topic today to understand a little more about these things and more.
Edit: Sorry, still incoherent in thinking because of being sick and stuffed up. It strongly effects my ability to catch spelling errors and other gremlins when I'm sick.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 00:14:43
Great posting here, we all do some or many of these negative and self defeating behaviours. It’s time we lift ourselves up and be the best us that we can be. Thank you for sharing this.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 02:04:19
You’re welcome.