Six Ways We Self-Sabotage Our Mental Wellbeing

Finding success in life can be a challenge. Many people struggle to determine personal goals and reaching them can be a whole different journey. When we’re forced to face struggles we often find ourselves in competition and trying to prove our worth. You can’t assume full responsibility for your external barriers, but ignoring our internal mental wellbeing can cause us to self-destruct.

It’s human nature to respond to our environment and have an ever-changing mental state. Sometimes we view the world with rose-colored glasses, but we’re more likely to observe the world with a level of monotony. This can turn into a bitter state of mind and encourage people to become more negative. With this negativity comes the potential to diminish our overall wellness, especially as it pertains to mental health.

Usually it takes a more extreme action for us to acknowledge the need to change. On a daily basis, the culmination of small actions reduce our happiness and gratitude. Humans tend to have a bias toward negative thoughts, but it’s also a slippery slope. Positive outlooks can take effort. While the impact is not always immediate, it can improve our mental wellbeing and allow us to face challenges with a more productive attitude.

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