Self-sabotage is defined as the behaviors or thought patterns that hold someone back. This behavior can rear its ugly head in a lot of different ways including blaming others, procrastination, putting yourself down…the list goes on and on.

Girls who struggle with self-sabotage are often in need of a mindset shift. Recognizing what triggers her self-sabotaging tendencies, like boredom or fear, gives her the chance to refocus her energy toward eradicating these harmful habits.

The antithesis of self-sabotage is self-care, and going even deeper than that, soul-care. Giving our girls Christ-honoring coping mechanisms, like prayer, Bible journaling, and therapeutic conversation with a trusted spiritual advisor allows them the chance to overcome their own anxieties and blossom into the beautiful, fruitful life God has in store. 

Listen to the Raising Godly Girls Minute with Patti Garibay: