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7 Ways to Overcome Self-Defeating Behavior



 

We tend to think that most opposition comes from around us—a complaining spouse, a controlling boss, a road-rage driver—but rarely do we acknowledge the truth of the matter: we are often our own worst enemies. Here are a few ways to stop self-defeating behavior.


#1: Let go of victory. It’s nice to win, but you don’t have to win all the time. The lust for victory can often lead a person to keep chugging along a path of stupidity, wastefulness, and recklessness. On the other hand, sometim