143. Breaking Down Self-Sabotage: Overcoming Procrastination and Perfectionism + Taking Steps toward Positive Change

Today’s episode is covering a topic that is pretty widespread, and affects all of us in some way or another: self-sabotage. 

Self-sabotage is complicated, and it can manifest in countless ways - the root of where it stems from within each of us is different, too. From our fitness goals to our personal ambitions, self-sabotage can rear its ugly head and realllly hinder us from making the progress we want to in our lives. 

Even though it’s a bit conflicting, self-sabotage can be both intentional AND unintentional. Whether it shows up in the form of procrastination, perfectionism, or something else, we still have the power of making INTENTIONAL choices!

Regardless of your past experiences or what you *think* you’re capable of, you CAN make positive changes in your life..but you have to be willing to do so. I hope this episode empowers you to break free from self-sabotage (for GOOD) - I’m rooting for you!!

Here are some questions to help you dig deeper and gain awareness on where you may be self-sabotaging in your own life:

• Is your behavior aligning with your goal?
• If not, what is stopping you from taking action to reach that goal?
• Do you feel uneasiness or discomfort when you progress? If yes, dig deeper.
• Is this discomfort based on what others told you that limited your aspirations?
• Is this discomfort based on a fear of failure and worry about looking silly?
• Is this discomfort based on a fear of success?
• Are you concerned with achieving more than you thought possible?
• If you do better or achieve more, do you believe success is more than you deserve?

Episode Recap:

• Why self-sabotage can be both intentional AND unintentional
• 3 examples of how people self-sabotage
• The REAL reason why you’re self-sabotaging
• Why you see potential in other people so much easier than within yourself
• Why you continue holding yourself back & self-sabotaging
• Realizing that you are human and will make mistakes, but you don’t have to make that your permanent ‘story’

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Ep. 136 | Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Compassion on Your Fitness Journey with Erin Burns (Part 2)
• Ep. 32 | Dealing with Self-Sabotage and Self-Limiting Beliefs on Your Fitness Journey
• Check out verywellmind.com
• Listen to the Sol Fit Podcast
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More about the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast:

If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. 

This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!

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