SELF-SABOTAGE W4

Self-sabotage is one of the most common ways I see people fall off track. You might tell yourself things are
fine, or not worth the effort, or nothing is going to change. Part of this can happen due to fear, and part due
to not having enough patience. Let’s assess how you may self-sabotage.

RATE THESE
Tick which answer applies Needs Got
work it
I no longer eat to feel better when I feel upset or stressed

I don’t reward or punish myself with food

I don’t punish myself with exercise

I don’t make up excuses to not exercise

I get straight back on track after messing up a meal

I don’t binge or overeat

LOOK IN-DEPTH
Let’s look at one of the answers you ticked “needs work”

I notice I’m slipping

off track when I
start to...

When this happens Two things I can do

I will reach out to... to avoid slipping
off track are...

I will reward and

acknowledge my
progress by...

ADDRESSING FEAR
You’re scared, and it’s stopping you from moving forward. Many people are afraid of success and actually
reaching their goals. This is one things which can cause self-sabotage. So what are you afraid of?
If I reach my goal of...

It means I will...

and that scares me because...

RACHEL AUST
MINDSET COACHING SERIES
SELF-SABOTAGE W4
Self-sabotage is one of the most common ways I see people fall off track. You might tell yourself things are
fine, or not worth the effort, or nothing is going to change. Part of this can happen due to fear, and part due
to not having enough patience. Let’s assess how you may self-sabotage.

EMOTIONAL EATING

I tend to fall off track and

emotionally eat when I am
feeling...

I am usually alone Yes No

This distracts me from how I feel Yes No

Instead of automatically self-

sabotaging I can change my
behaviour by...

REMIND YOURSELF

When it comes to my
health and fitness
journey some things I
am good at and have
achieved are...

The reason that I want

and need to achieve my
main goal is...

Now it’s time to step outside of your comfort zone,

you can’t be, do, or become anything great by sitting in there!

RACHEL AUST
MINDSET COACHING SERIES