119. Journal With Me: 5-Minute Prompts to Identify & Release Self-Sabotage Patterns

Ever find yourself saying you want to make changes but somehow never following through? You're not alone! In this quick 5-minute journaling session, I guide you through identifying the sneaky self-sabotage patterns that might be keeping you stuck.

This episode is perfect for you if you've been:

• Postponing that important conversation
• Wanting to feel differently but not prioritizing actions to make it happen
• Choosing mindless scrolling over activities that would actually fulfill you
• Feeling stuck in overthinking and indecision

I know what it's like to be deep in self-sabotage mode—I did it for years during my transition to single motherhood and building my businesses. That's why I created this bite-sized practice that fits into your busy mom life while delivering powerful clarity.

What You'll Experience:

• How to identify the stories you tell yourself that keep you stuck
• A simple method to recognize how self-sabotage feels in your body
• The one question that instantly reveals what's possible when you release limiting patterns
• A practical action step to move forward TODAY

This journaling practice is designed specifically for busy moms who know they want more peace, presence, and fulfillment but find themselves repeating patterns that keep those desires just out of reach.

Journal Prompts Included:

1. What are you putting off, and what story are you telling yourself about why you can't do it right now?
2. What physical sensations arise when you imagine actually doing the thing you want?
3. What would become possible if you released this story and took one tiny step forward?

Resources Mentioned:

• [FREE] Calm Mind Blueprint: My 5-day journaling challenge for finding peace amidst overwhelm. Get started immediately at samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod
• Self Sabotage Detox: Ready to break free from self-sabotage patterns for good? Join our transformative group program where we identify, disrupt, and replace self-sabotaging behaviors. Learn more here
• Sabotage Quiz: Discover which sabotage patterns show up the strongest for you https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/

More Ways to work with Samantha:

1:1 coaching: Now accepting applications, 4 spots open. Apply here.

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