Begin by finding yourself a comfortable and quiet place.
Turn in any notifications on your phone off.
Sit or lie down in a relaxed position.
Allow your eyes to gently close for this self-sabotage.
Meditation.
Let's work together to overcome this.
Take a few deep breaths.
Breathing in,
Belly expanding.
And gently exhaling through your mouth.
In,
Belly expanding.
Exhaling through your mouth.
And once more.
Noticing the rise and fall of your body.
With each inhale.
And exhale.
Allow yourself to fully focus on your breath.
And feel the support of Mother Earth beneath you.
Grinding you.
Supporting you.
You feel safe and secure here.
Breath in.
And breath out.
Breath in.
And breath out.
And bring your awareness to the part of you that engages in self-sabotage.
It might show up as procrastination.
Negative self-talk.
Or behaviours that hold you back from achieving your goals.
Acknowledge this part's present.
Thank it for being here.
Every part of you has a positive intention.
And this self-sabotage part is trying to protect you.
In your mind,
Gently ask this part what it's trying to protect you from.
What need it's trying to fulfil.
Be open to what answers you receive.
It might be a thought.
A feeling.
Or an image.
Perhaps it's trying to protect you from failure.
Rejection.
Or the fear of the unknown.
Maybe it's trying to meet the need for safety and control.
Understand this part is not your enemy.
It's a protector.
And that protector may be using some unhelpful strategies.
And listen to this part of you.
Being compassionate.
And thank it for the role it's been playing trying to protect you.
Perhaps you might say.
I see you.
I hear you.
And I know you've been trying to help me in your own way.
Gently say I'm here to listen and support you.
And ask this part of you now.
What do you need?
Perhaps they need safety.
Acceptance.
Or validation.
Be patient as you wait for the response.
Tell this part of you it's natural to have needs.
But we're going to work together to seek ways to fulfil them.
In a more healthy and constructive way.
If that part of you has shared any of its concerns.
Whether that be in the form of words,
Thoughts or feelings.
Tell them you're willing to find new ways to meet this need.
Let's work together.
And sending this part of you love,
Kindness and compassion.
As you work together to create resilience.
And confidence in yourself.
And when this self-sabotaging behaviour arises.
Remind this part within.
Of your joint commitment to work together.
Sending love,
Kindness and compassion.
Asking what do you need?
And together gaining the resilience and confidence you need.
You now have a nurturing,
Deeper understanding of this part.
This part feels seen and heard.
Listen to it when it arises.
Acknowledge it.
And send love and compassion.
When you're ready now become aware of your fingers and your toes.
And gently,
Slowly,
Open your eyes.
Giving thanks to yourself for taking the time to practice this today.
Thank you for listening.
My name is Sandhya.
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Thank you so much.
