SELF-BETRAYAL EXPLAINED
-the.holistic.psychologist (Instagram)
• Self-betrayal is a coping mechanism learned in childhood when we betray our
own needs, emotions, and desires in order to gain love or approval from a
parent figure
• This is an unconscious coping mechanism that allows us to survive
environments where our core emotional, physical, or spiritual needs aren’t
met
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• At the foundation of self-betrayal is the subconscious belief that we cannot
trust ourselves, our own reality, and our ability to navigate stressful situations
or powerful emotional states
• This causes anxiety, fear, and preoccupation with what people are thinking
about us because we are disconnected from our authentic self
• To head from self-betrayal, we have to begin the practice of trusting our own
word. We do this by keeping our promises to ourselves.
• To begin keeping promises to yourself, begin with ONE SMALL promise that
takes UNDER 10 minutes to complete. Keep it every day.
o Small promise examples:
o Journal for 5 minutes each day
o Go for a 10-minute walk
o Drink 1 glass of water every morning
o Meditate for 5 minutes
o Read 5 pages of a book
o Do 3 rounds of deep belly breathing
• Mantra: When I make a promise to myself, I keep it
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