Study sheds light on why some people keep self-sabotaging

A new study explores the reasons behind self-sabotaging behavior, where individuals repeatedly engage in actions that undermine their own success. The research suggests that some people struggle to recognize the connection between their behavior and the negative outcomes they experience. The study found that individuals prone to self-sabotage often have a cognitive bias that prevents them from accurately attributing the consequences of their actions. They tend to externalize the blame, believing that external factors beyond their control are responsible for their failures. Furthermore, the research indicates that this pattern of self-sabotage can become a self-reinforcing cycle, as the individuals' inability to recognize the root cause of their problems leads them to continue engaging in the same self-defeating behaviors. The study highlights the importance of addressing this cognitive bias through targeted interventions to help individuals break free from the cycle of self-sabotage.