[1:14] Most business owners encounter self sabotage at one time or the other. I most definitely have, although these days I’m much better at recognising and moving through it.

[1:55]: Spiralling, low self esteem, feeling stuck - there are so many effects of self sabotage.

[2:24]: Self sabotage is where, despite having those big goals, dreams, desires you undermine yourself with actions that are not congruent with your dreams and desires.

[3:45]: In last week’s episode I shared a psychology tool - thoughts generate feelings, generate actions, generate results. Everything is dependent on the first thought you have.

[4:22] How do you know that you’re self sabotaging? I share some common signs.

[4:44] Sign #1 You avoid tasks that bring in new business or call in ideal clients and get stuck in busy work.

[5:48]: Sign #2 You play it safe in your comfort zone and shy away from taking action on the bigger goals and aspirations you have for your business.

[7:59]: Sign #3 You undervalue yourself, both with pricing and your offer.

[9:26]: Sign #4 You spend more time planning and learning, than you do implementing and taking action.

[10:11]: Sign #5 You focus on everything being ‘just so’ and ticking off all the checkboxes before moving forward. The people that are most successful - it’s not because they’re better than you, it’s because they do the things to get better.

[11:44]: Sign #6 You fixate on past mistakes, criticism and failures. Mistakes are inevitable and necessary - if you’re not making mistakes you‘re not being aggressive enough towards your goal.

[14:12]: Sign #7 You’re overly self critical and regularly compare yourself to others.

[16:10]: So what do you do to move through self sabotage? I share a very simple framework.

[16:56]: Step #1: Awareness - all beahviour change begins with awareness.

[17:42]: Step #2: Incorporate reflections to help you understand why you are self sabotaging.

[18:50]: Step #3: Consider the impact of self sabotaging to this point - how does self sabotage keep you stuck and undermine the impact you’re looking to create?

[19:29]: Step #4: Start to address and speak to the problems you’re experiencing. This step is really helpful when you’re working with a coach - they will help you face the behaviours so that you can move on. Take action. Make a plan. It takes consistent action.

[23:00]: Step #5: Repeat. You might need to circle back through these steps until you’re more confident moving through.

[24:11] Step #6 Get support - accountability and support are key to move through it and stay committed.

[25:06]: I want you to remember that self sabotage impacts many, if not all, business owners at a point in time. However, with awareness and with a tool kit you can move through it and you can achieve those big goals and that vision you have for your business.

[26:59]: If you’re keen to learn more about how I can support you to run your business like a Boss check out kristyrobinson.com.au