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August 28th, 2019

18: Why Do We Self-Sabotage?

  1. 18: Why Do We Self-Sabotage? Rachel Brooks 16:12

Rachel and Erin explain why you could be your own worst enemy in today’s episode. Sometimes we can get stuck, freeze, and shut down. Back in 2014, Erin worked her butt off; she never went on a vacation and strictly worked. However, Erin was at a higher level and made more Money than she ever did before. Instead of using that momentum and continuing, she sabotaged herself. Her friends were always going out and drinking, so Erin went along for the ride. This was their happy place, and there was no motivation to keep going. Gradually, Erin knew she needed to find people who were going to lift her up instead. Rachel says she never has a set plan because she never knows what direction or what steps will apply to her until she tries it out. Check out this episode to find out what analysis paralysis is, how to notice the small wins, and why we sometimes rationalize our dreams away.

Enjoy the show!

Timestamps: 

• [01:45] Avoiding complacency  

• [05:15] Are the people you surround yourself with lifting you up?  

• [07:00] Analysis paralysis

• [10:15] Notice the small wins

• [12:00] Rationalizing why we don’t want our dreams

Resources:

Erin’s Instagram: @erin_travelsforlife

Rachel’s Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

The Confident Woman Podcast Instagram: @theconfidentwomanpodcast

Facebook: The Confident Woman Podcast

Quotes:

¨ “We have a whole bunch of lies and beliefs we will tell ourselves.” -Rachel

¨ “The unknowns and uncertainty will always be scary and daunting.” -Erin

¨ “When you stay in your comfort zone, you become complacent.” -Rachel

¨ “Recognize the small successes along the way and notice how they make you feel.” -Erin

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Rachel Brooks The Confident Woman Podcast

Rachel Brooks is an award-winning author, speaker, and the visionary founder of The Confident Woman brand. A former fitness competitor, Rachel's journey is marked by overcoming perfectionism and health challenges, all deeply rooted in her faith. She authored the best-selling book Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love, which has empowered thousands of women to reclaim their power and live authentically.

Passionate about holistic wellness, Rachel blends practical strategies with spiritual insights to guide women in integrating personal growth, spirituality, and professional success. Through The Confident Woman community, she offers coaching, resources, and support, inspiring women to redefine success by embracing authenticity, resilience, and well-being. Her initiatives, including The Confident Woman Podcast and the Fit From Within journal, focus on empowering women to become their best and most confident selves.

Rachel’s work extends to creating digital products and events that emphasize community, accountability, and empowerment, making her a guiding light for women worldwide.

For more about Rachel Brooks, visit iamrachelbrooks.com.

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