#560 4 Ways to Stop Self-Sabotage at Work

Does your inner critic get loudest exactly when you need it to be quiet? In this Squiggly Shortcut, Helen unpacks what self-sabotage actually looks and feels like at work, and shares four simple things you can do to start turning the volume down.

🎯 What You'll Learn
– Why self-sabotage tends to show up hardest in the moments that matter most (and what that costs you over time)
– How to spot the specific situations where your inner critic is having the biggest impact
– Why "name it to tame it" is one of the most useful things you can do with a worry
– One simple language swap, from "I can't" to "I don't", that shifts you from feeling stuck to feeling in control

📚 Resources Mentioned
Episode 283 - How to stop self-sabotage: amazingif.com/listen/how-to-stop-self-sabotage

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