The Stickler Saboteur – My Way or the Highway!
The Stickler Saboteur has some many admirable characteristics. They are hard workers and dependable. If a project needs doing, they will be the ones staying late to make sure it is done “right.” Many people who are victims of this saboteur will admit that they are a “little bit perfectionistic.” They believe that there is […]
The Restless Saboteur – What’s Next?
May I introduce you to The Restless Saboteur? If you are driven by this saboteur you are probably already thinking that there are better things to do with your life then read a blog entry! The Restless Saboteur has a very hard time focusing on the present moment and feeling contentment in that moment. You […]
The Pleaser Saboteur- What Can I Do for You?
It’s easy to guess why the Pleaser Saboteur is a “favorite” of so many of us. Starting very young our survival ( or so we thought) was linked to making our caregivers happy. We learned to please others to get along in this world. ” If my teacher likes me he/she will give me better […]
The Hyper-Vigilant Saboteur – Always Prepare for the Worst!
Life is dangerous. People cannot be trusted. If I am not prepared no one else will be. Thoughts like these are the constant refrain of the Hyper-Vigilant Saboteur. A person run by this saboteur is in an almost constant state of anxiety. This saboteur causes a person to doubt themselves and others. They want to […]
The Hyper-Rational Saboteur – It’s the “Right” Way to Be!
Have you ever met someone who under stress becomes super rational? (Maybe the person you’ve met with this characteristics is you! ) The bigger the crisis the more focused this person becomes-looking for the “right” answer. The Hyper-rational Saboteur tends to come across as detached, intellectual and private. They are often skeptical or cynical in […]
The Hyper-Achiever Saboteur – Now What’s Wrong with That?
The saboteur we will focus on today is the Hyper-Achiever. Our society honors the achiever (think the Olympics!) so that is why the Hyper-Achiever Saboteur is so sneaky. People who have this as one of their saboteurs are often reluctant to let it go. They give it credit for driving their success. In some ways […]
Is The Controller Saboteur Running Your Life?
Did you grow up in a chaotic environment? If you did, you most likely have The Controller as one of your saboteurs. It can go either way. Some children who grow up in chaos recreate that environment and others decide they will do everything they can to never be out of control again! You don’t need to […]
The Saboteurs that Block Your Success and Happiness
Have you ever made a positive step by attending a self-growth workshop, meditating or taking a leadership class? I’m sure most of you have. What usually happens? Well, in my experience, I get all excited and love the learning. After the class I try to incorporate my learning. Fast forward a couple months and odds are I am […]
Working Remote? How to Stay Connected.
Well, welcome to 2020! Many of us have talked about how we would love to work from home and now our wish has come true. Companies, teams and individuals are involved in this instant remote experiment. We are all discovering the pluses and minuses of working from our couch. Recently, I had the opportunity […]
A Holiday Gift
Need a little stress relief for the holiday? Find quiet room and take a minute to do some relaxing yoga. Don’t worry if you have never done yoga and are stiff as a board. This is a beginner video with the focus on relaxation. Have an amazing Monday! (and everyday.) Leanna Fredrich, Leadership, Career and […]