By Rob Basso on
5/9/2011 12:02 PM
By: Eileen Lichtenstein
Many competent people "self-sabotage" themselves every day by overreacting emotionally and hurting their relationships — both at work and at home and by staying stuck in habits that hurt them, such as procrastination, disorganization, avoiding conflict ... the list goes on and on.
Many professionals can respond with a level head — even if they are ready to "blow a fuse" by adapting to workplace changes — even those that are tough to swallow and by sticking with difficult challenges when solutions don't come easily. They can usually follow through on plans, turn "good intentions" into reality and meet more goals by developing the steady self-control it takes to stand up for yourself and deal with conflicts positively. They are able to break on-the-job habits that hurt you, like procrastination, disorganization, and others...