Are you sabotaging yourself at work? Take the quiz below and discover the main signs of sabotaging behavior.
Are You Sabotaging Yourself at Work?
Answer each question honestly and note the letter that best represents your behavior.
It’s not always easy to notice, but we are often our own enemies at work.
Insecurity disguised as perfectionism, a fear of making mistakes that paralyzes us, difficulty accepting compliments or saying “no” — all of these can be signs of self-sabotage.
And worst of all, these silent behaviors undermine your confidence, limit your growth and make you doubt your own potential.
If you’ve caught yourself turning down opportunities, procrastinating on tasks or constantly comparing yourself to colleagues, it may be time to reflect — and, more importantly, how to start turning things around.
Healthy behaviors
Here are some healthy behaviors you can adopt to avoid self-sabotage and have assertive attitudes that will boost your professional career.
Replace self-criticism with self-knowledge
Instead of harshly criticizing yourself for every mistake, try to understand what happened and what you can learn from the situation.
Recognizing your limitations is not weakness, it is maturity. The more you know yourself, the easier it is to act confidently and the less room you give to insecurity.
Learn to say “no” without guilt
Taking on too many tasks for fear of appearing incompetent only creates overload and exhaustion. Establish your limits with respect and clarity.
Saying “no” when necessary is an act of responsibility — to yourself and to others.
Celebrate your achievements, even the small ones
You don’t need to wait for a promotion to feel valued.
Recognize your daily victories, no matter how small they may seem. This strengthens your self-esteem and helps you see that you are, indeed, capable and deserving.
Stop comparing yourself all the time
Constant comparisons with colleagues only fuel insecurity.
Everyone has their own rhythm, story, and work style. Focus on your own progress and use the success of others as inspiration, not as a measure of worth.
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