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How to Stop Self Sabotage

Topic: HappinessBy Eileen LichtensteinPublished Recently added

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Many competent people "self-sabotage" themselves every day by overreacting emotionally and hurting their relationships — both at work and at home-- and by staying stuck in habits that hurt them, such as procrastination, overeating, disorganization, avoiding conflict ... the list goes on and on.

Many professionals, on the other hand, manage well, because they have figured out how to stop self-sabotage or have never done that in the first place. They respond with a level head — even if ready to "blow a fuse" and usually can

Adapt to workplace changes — even those that are tough to swallowr
Stick with difficult challenges when solutions don't come easilyr
Follow through on plans ... turn "good intentions" into reality ... and meet more goalsr
Develop the steady self-control it takes to stand up for yourself and deal with conflicts positivelyr
Break on-the-job habits that hurt you, like procrastination, disorganization, and othersr
You can bring more discipline into your personal and professional life by creating healthier routines and relationships. Maybe you are stuck - and either don't have "a clue" or have many "clues" and don't know what to do.

Here are a few ways to create a better emotional relationship with yourself- and that will surely transfer to others- just give these a try:)!:

Write down three things - people - situations you are grateful for each dayr
Write personal affirmations and place them on your dashboard , on computer and in the bathroomr
Practice effective communication- be assertive v. reactiver
Leave the scene, when possible if you find your stress/frustration/anger quotient rising and take a "time-out" to do any of the above! and/or punch the ceiling, go into the car and scream, do EFT (emotional freedom techniques, tapping)
Practice relaxation and/or meditation on a regular basisr
Exercise oftenr
Enjoy naturer
Have fun! and Smile :)
Eat and sleep wellr
All the best with this- it takes determination, perseverance & internal motivation to succeed at anything. Trust that these techniques help and practice them~ and then write your own success story! I'm listening...

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About the Author

Eileen Lichtenstein, MS. Ed. believes inner strength and being centered are keys to life and business management. She offers innovative training, speaking and coaching in the realm of stress management/reduction and work-life balance for individuals and groups, and has developed strategies to facilitate success. A former biofeedback therapist and faculty at Hofstra University, Eileen currently works with the Dowling Center for Intergenerational Policy and Practice. She is a certified Anger Management Specialist, Career and Mid-Life Coach and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique ) Practitioner, She has been featured extensively in print, TV and radio media.
SOAR!™ with Resilience is Eileen's interactive manual that is the core material for many of her trainings and motivational read for anyone struggling to take their personal or professional life to a higher level of success and satisfaction. Eileen has created a book where she is "your" life, parenting or transition coach - partner!
Eileen takes you through her personal journey of accomplishment while showing how you too can achieve the same peace and balance she has achieved in her own life.
Her inspiring book gives you real life examples of how she guides her clients to success through her own experiences and years of training as a successful professional coach.

Eileen is a Certified Career and Mid-Life Coach with JobsOver50.com.
Eileen helps men and women find new career insights, encore career paths and, of course, job opportunities.

Please contact Eileen directly for a complimentary consult via phone or skype:eileen@balanceandpower.com

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