Self-sabotage occurs when our behavior creates problems in daily life and interferes with long-term goals. The most common self-sabotaging behaviors include procrastination, perfectionism, self-medication with drugs or alcohol, comfort eating, financial and relationship self-sabotage, and forms of self-injury such as cutting. Why do we self-sabotage? There are many reasons why…
Priya Gopal
Speaker, Coach, Author
Priya Gopal is a communication and leadership consultant, and founder of Prisept Strategies. Using a human-centric approach, she helps individuals and companies achieve their true potential and make a positive impact. Priya has also created Power. Presence. Influence., a group leadership program for women to elevate their careers.
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To say that 2020 has been quite the year would be an understatement! Who would have thought when we started the year that life as we know it would be completely flipped on its head, punched in the stomach, and kicked in the rear – all at the same time!…
I often hear from clients, colleagues, and friends that asking for help is one of the hardest things for them to do. There are many occasions in our lives when we will require assistance – whether it’s someone’s time, expertise, or connection. Most of us understand the value of receiving…
We’re in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, and millions of Americans, and many millions more across the globe, are staying home avoiding social contact to help flatten the curve. While this measure is needed to help contain the spread of the virus, unfortunately, the isolation can result in feelings…
The current COVID-19 pandemic has everyone in a state of perpetual panic and frazzle. Many of us are learning to live with a new normal – whether it’s learning to work from home with kids running around the house all day or running meetings via video. In this new normal,…
It can be hard to stay away from the news these days with the constant barrage of news related to COVID-19. Thanks to our smartphones, 24-hour news cycle, and social media, the sheer volume and intensity can be overwhelming. While we are all practicing “social distancing” during this pandemic, a…
As you’re reading this, we are knee-deep in the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing and shelter-in-place are phrases that are all-too-familiar. In such situations, when you’re forced to stay indoors, work remotely and avoid social gatherings of any kind, it’s very easy to feel isolated and lonely. Especially, if you live…
When you’re in the middle of a major crisis or face an unusual transition or situation, it might feel as if it will never end. As humans, it’s in our nature to focus on fear and make up negative scenarios in our head. With so much negative news floating around,…
Psychological manipulation is any action that’s designed to help someone accomplish their own agenda through deceptive or otherwise shady tactics. It usually involves creating a power imbalance within the relationship or interaction — and isn’t all that uncommon. It’s not always easy to spot, but when you do, you can…
With news about the Coronavirus spreading rampantly, the stock market’s roller coaster ride that has your head spinning, and empty store shelves that make you hanker for hand sanitizers and a sense of sanity, how do you “keep calm and carry on,” as the Brits say. First, it’s important to…
Most women have felt the sting of gender bias at some point in their lives--whether it’s putting up with assumptions people make about what a woman can or can’t do or something more overt such as sex-based discrimination or harassment. According to a Pew Research study, 4 in 10 working…
If you’ve ever been around someone who’s irritable, miserable and generally down on life, then you know it doesn’t take long before the clouds of doom and gloom begin to surround you as well. So how do you combat a Negative Nancy? Here are 6 ways to keep calm and…
Nancy was attending a presentation given by her company’s CEO. At the end of the presentation, the CEO asked if there were any questions. Nancy could immediately think of a couple but hesitated when there were no other hands raised in the room. Then her colleague Jay raised his hand…
“Trust has to be earned and should come only after the passage of time.” – Arthur Ashe Trust is the foundation of a healthy relationship – be it personal or professional. It’s a belief that the other person – your partner, friend, boss, parent or client -- is concerned about…
Most of us have a full plate on a day-to-day basis. Just keeping up with the demands of a full-time job or home and family can leave us wishing we had more hours during the day. Then there are times when we try to go above and beyond what’s expected…
Being a working parent isn’t always a choice for many, especially when it comes to their family’s financial situation. Besides juggling work and home, which is hard even when you’re not a parent, many working parents often perceive guilt or shame when they leave their kid at home or have…
As a communication consultant and leadership coach, I see so many clients who are just not satisfied with the status quo and want to make a difference at work, as well as in their communities. These people tend to be optimistic and driven and want to bring more meaning and…
We all have done it – little fibs here and there to cover our embarrassment or ostensibly protect someone we love or just because we can get away with it. It’s almost impossible to meet someone who hasn’t lied. To lie is to make an untrue statement with the intention…
Sarah thought she had a great working relationship with her boss, Nina. Sarah had always received positive feedback and got along well with Nina. So when it was time for Sarah to get promoted, she was shocked when Nina told her she wasn’t ready as Sarah lacked confidence and gravitas…
