Why Do I Keep Sabotaging Myself? A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Self-Sabotage

If you've ever wondered, "Why do I keep getting in my own way?" — welcome. You're not broken. You're not lazy. You're not the only one.
Self-sabotage is something so many of us struggle with, especially when we're trying to grow, change, or chase something meaningful. It's that frustrating moment when you know what you want to do… and somehow, you still don't do it. Or worse, you do the opposite.
Sound familiar?
Maybe you procrastinate on important things.
Maybe you set goals, get excited, then quit halfway through.
Maybe you feel stuck in patterns that just don't serve you anymore — and you're not sure how to break out.
This book is here to help.
But don't worry — this isn't one of those intense, "fix your whole life by Friday" guides. Think of this more like a heart-to-heart with a friend. We're going to take things step by step, with simple tools, tiny wins, and zero judgment.
Each chapter is short, friendly, and practical. You'll get one common problem we all face when it comes to self-sabotage — and one or two doable tips to start shifting it.
You don't need to be perfect. You don't need to change everything overnight. You just need to start noticing, and then trying one small thing at a time.
Whether you read this straight through or one chapter at a time, you'll start building awareness, confidence, and momentum. And slowly, you'll start rewriting those old patterns into something that feels lighter, kinder, and way more you.
Let's be clear: this isn't about "fixing" yourself. It's about supporting yourself better. Because underneath all the sabotage is someone who wants to show up fully. And that someone deserves compassion, not criticism.
So let's begin. Gently. One small step at a time.
You've got this. And I'm so glad you're here