
Stop Doing That Sh*t
Brief Summary
“Stop doing that sh*t” by Gary John Bishop explains the reason for the main obstacles on the way to a happy life. This book explores self-sabotage and teaches you how to deal with it. Learning about common aspects of internal sabotage will help you become more at peace with yourself.
Key points
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It is not a secret that we always observe and analyze other people's ways of life. Imagine you look at someone and think, "How much could they have achieved if they hadn't self-sabotage themselves?" Often, we are an enormous obstacle to our successful results. What does "self-sabotage" mean? Why is it the main enemy we can face at any moment?
This phenomenon can be invisible at first glance and hide in our every step. These might be routine matters we do not even pay attention to. Maybe it shows as an alarm clock that we turn off in the morning to sleep more. Or long trips to the shower that make us late? Such small puzzles make up a picture of the difficulties in our way. Of course, it is not a tragedy if you come somewhere 5-10 minutes later than planned. Yet, if you constantly live in a hurry — here is the first signal to think.
This problem may arise between you and the other person. Relationships with family, partners, or friends demonstrate moments of self-sabotage. To snap at your parents because of a bad mood, not to tell someone about the offense, keep all your angry feelings inside yourself, and let them out at one moment because of a trifle. Sounds familiar, right?
Unfortunately, it can also damage your health. You may have decided to skip a workout without any particular reason. We often find 100 refusals not to go to the gym or to eat fast food instead of something healthy. Our body needs care, but self-sabotage prevents it.
Self-sabotage can happen in any sphere of life, and sometimes, we don`t understand how to deal with it. It feels like a snow layer that gets bigger every day. People don't even realize that this problem concerns them. Each of us has habits that we are used to. But often, these habits can be real self-sabotage. It is difficult to imagine, but it can be hidden in any of our actions.
Self-sabotage spoils our plans and locks our potential. Thoughts about future life difficulties immediately pop up in everyone's head. How can we avoid the situation worsening? Realize the consequences of such a trap. By understanding the results of its harmful influence, you can save yourself from it and improve your life.
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