Have you ever felt betrayed in your life? It can feel heartbreaking. Have you ever then bought some awareness to this pain by asking yourself where do I betray myself? Where do you betray yourself? This is an important question to ask oneself. What is Self-Betrayal? Self-betrayal is considered a self-destructive act; It occurs when we do things that we know are harmful to us like addictions and bad habits. Denying our needs, living a life that is far below our potential, and compromising our values are all considered forms of Self-betrayal. We also betray ourselves the moment we lose connection with the truest version of ourselves. What Does Self-Betrayal look like? We betray ourselves when we: 1. Refuse to voice our opinions for fear of being rejected. 2. Sacrifice our needs to keep a relationship. 3. Look for validation from others. 4. Stay in a toxic relationship because we don’t want to be alone. 5. Speak harshly to ourselves. 6. Acting differently around other people 7. Compare ourselves to others. 8. Live in the past. What Does Self-Betrayal Create? 1. Stress 2. Anxiety 3. Depression How To Stop Betraying Yourself? 1. Love yourself. 2. Be kind to yourself. 3. Be honest with yourself. 4. Forgive yourself and let it go. 5. Prioritize your needs. 6. Say “No” when you feel like saying “no”. 7. Voice your opinions without being rude. 8. Do the things that make you happy. 9. Believe that you are adequate. 10. Accept yourself. Remember that the most important relationship you have is with yourself, so make it a priority! Self-Betrayal is not an innate characteristic. It’s a bad habit that we can break if we put our minds to it.