Self-sabotage is how we hurt ourselves, whether consciously or unconsciously, and keep ourselves from achieving our plans, goals, and dreams. Both of us have sabotaged ourselves in the past in different ways, as I’m sure most everyone reading this has. But as entrepreneurs it is important that we identify these behaviors and figure out how to avoid them so that we can be productive, thriving business owners. Today we are talking about five common self-sabotaging behaviors as well as some advice from Dr. Alice Boyes, author of The Healthy Mind Toolkit, on how to overcome those behaviors. We also share some personal stories of how we have gotten in our own way and how we have become more aware of the way we treat ourselves. In this episode of the podcast we explore: How to overcome negative self-talk What to do when you feel out of control and start to lash out at others How to take a step back and refocus if your default way of thinking is negative What to do if you tend to procrastinate What you can do if you struggle with perfectionism