Overcoming Self-Sabotage in Your PCOS Health Journey

You’re committed to improving your health and ready to tackle your PCOS symptoms head-on. You've researched diets, planned your meals, scheduled exercise, and even picked out supplements. But there’s a critical factor that might trip you up before you even begin: self-sabotaging behaviours.

Self-sabotage in health can manifest in many ways, from neglecting diet and exercise routines to ignoring medical advice. These behaviours often stem from deep-seated psychological issues such as fear of failure, fear of success, or a lack of self-esteem. Recognising and overcoming these behaviours is essential, as they can make you feel constantly on the back foot, hindering the progress you're striving to make.

How Self-Sabotage Affects Your PCOS Health Journey

Common self-sabotaging behaviours can disrupt your ability to make progress. Recognising them is the first step toward change.

• Neglecting Nutrition – Opting for immediate gratification from comfort foods rather than adhering to a balanced diet. This may include binge eating, skipping meals, or snacking on calorie-dense foods.

• Avoiding Lifestyle Changes – Skipping exercise, avoiding stress-reducing activities, and not following a healthy sleep schedule.

• Procrastination – Delaying diet and lifestyle changes with excuses, constantly pushing the start date to next Monday or after some event.

Root Causes of Self-Sabotaging Behaviour in PCOS

Understanding why self-sabotage happens can help you break the cycle. Here are some of the most common underlying causes:

• Fear of Change – Many fear losing part of their identity tied to their chronic condition. Change means venturing into the unknown, which can be intimidating.

• Low Self-Worth – Subconscious beliefs, often rooted in childhood, that you don’t deserve good health or happiness.

• Protection – For some, excess weight serves as a subconscious protective barrier.

• Perfectionism – Unrealistic health expectations can lead to disappointment and a cycle of giving up when perfection isn't achieved.

• Fear of Being Seen – Improving health often attracts attention, which can be uncomfortable for some.

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When identifying the root cause of self-sabotaging behaviour, it's important to remember that these factors can be deeply embedded in the subconscious nervous system. Often, you may not even realize they are a contributing factor—you just know that no matter how hard you try, you struggle to stick to health improvements and changes.

Overcoming Self-Sabotage in PCOS with Emotional Release Technique (ERT)

One of the most effective methods for overcoming self-sabotaging behaviours is Emotional Release Technique (ERT). This approach isn’t just about identifying behaviours; it targets the underlying beliefs and emotions rooted in your subconscious that drive these patterns.

ERT acts as both an assessment tool and a solution. It allows us to pinpoint specific stressors and subconscious emotions that you may not even realize are impacting your ability to maintain healthy changes. By addressing these root causes, ERT helps clear the path forward, allowing you to pursue your health goals with fewer internal obstacles. Ov

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If you're ready to explore your subconscious barriers to health and overcome self-sabotage in PCOS I encourage you to book an ERT Consult with me here. Together, we can start identifying and clearing your triggers so your path forward is easier.

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