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3 Self-Defeating Traits That Are Affecting Your Career\

3 Signs of Self-Defeating Behavior

By Mohit ChawlaPublished 5 years ago 4 min read
3 Self-Defeating Traits That Are Affecting Your Career\
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3 Self-Defeating Traits That Are Affecting Your Career

Having a self-defeating behavior can greatly affect your career. Provided below are some of the most common attitudes related to this type of behavior which has a tremendous impact on one’s job. Also, pursuing an unrealistic career is an example of how a person with this kind of behavior deals with his or her career. In many instances, these individuals continue to pursue this career goal thinking that they would be able to reach their goals in due time.

1. Fear of Being Successful

If you have self-defeating behavior, you would most likely have a mediocre job. This is quite common with others who also have the same attitude. If you have this unfavorable trait and even if you have the full potential of becoming a top-notch executive, you will never get good at what you are doing because you just do not want to enjoy success. You will most likely prefer to have a mundane job because you are too scared of what might happen when you get a promotion or if you do a great job.

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2. Cannot Face Consequences

People with a trait of self-defeat are scared to face the consequences of their actions. This greatly impacts their career. There will always be instances wherein you will be unable to get a job done or if you were able to do so, it may not be up to par as per the expectations of your superiors. When this happens, you will end up blaming other people for your shortcomings. This will be a constant struggle for both you and your employers and you might just as well end up with no job along the way.

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3. Unable To Have a Good Working Relationship

Those with this trait will often be unable to establish a good working relationship with other people. This may not be very ideal especially if you are working for a company that would require you to associate or mingle with other people. You may still have your job, however; your coworkers will dislike you. In some cases, you may overly sacrifice yourself to help out others but in the end, you are jeopardizing your own career. This is because, even if you have the skills, you will only be able to use this to excessively assist others to achieve their career goals but you will be unable to use these skills to reach the peak of your career.

You will always be allowed to become a better person and also reach your full potential in your career. As long as you are willing and committed to getting rid of this behavior then success is just around the corner.

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3 Signs of Self-Defeating Behavior

If you have always been having problems with yourself and you have never had a successful relationship or connection with other people, knowing the signs if you have self-defeating behavior is a must. Knowing if you have this will help you figure out a way of improving your personality and ridding yourself of this unpleasant behavior.

This unfavorable trait commonly starts in early adulthood and various circumstances. Individuals who have this type of personality are more inclined to stay away from experiences which he or she will take pleasure from. They rarely or never have lasting or successful relationships with friends, family, or even a special someone.

There are also instances wherein the individual exhibiting self-defeating behaviors engage in relationships which he or she will suffer from. If you wish to know if you or someone you know has this type of behavior, you have to identify 3 of the most common signs.

1. If you check the relationships of those who have this behavior, one sure sign is that they will never have any lasting and fruitful one. In most instances, they would rather choose undesirable situations which will only lead to failure, maltreatment, and even dissatisfaction. Even if they know that other options have more favorable outcomes, they still chose those which will only lead to sadness and frustration.

2. Individuals who have this behavior reject any chance of being happy. They do not engage in any fulfilling activities even if they have the ability to socialize, meet new friends, and have fun in the process. They do not want to be with good people. They constantly reject those who treat them well. When it comes to choosing a partner, they would rather choose one which will provide him or her with an unfulfilling relationship.

3. Individuals who have this type of behavior would never accept any help from other people. However, they provide others with excessive help which were not solicited. Also, individuals with self-defeating behaviors are capable of helping others achieve their goals. However, when it comes to himself, he or she is incapable of achieving whatever is desired or wanted.

These individuals use this kind of behavior to face their everyday life. It prevents them from being happy and successful. As you can see, this having this type of attitude will bring anything good to one’s life. It will only become a vicious cycle not unless steps are taken to get rid of it.

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About the Creator

Mohit Chawla

About me

I personally believe self made is not 100 % true.

Every person has got help by certain people.. They may be mentor, friends and team members but they surely are a part of their successful career.

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