Fear of failure is a powerful force that can hold us back from pursuing our goals, taking risks, or even trying new things. It often stems from deep-seated beliefs about our worth being tied to success or a fear of judgment, rejection, or disappointment. To learn more, read our blog “5 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Rejection.” Whether it is the fear of making mistakes, letting others down, or not being “good enough,” this mindset can quietly sabotage progress and limit potential without you even realizing it.

Overcoming the fear of failure does not mean never feeling afraid; it means learning how to move forward despite that fear. It is about shifting your relationship with failure from something to avoid at all costs to something you can learn and grow from. In this post, we will explore why fear of failure shows up, how it affects your confidence and decision-making, and practical strategies to help you face it with resilience and self-compassion.

Why Am I Self-Sabotaging My Relationship?

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment designed to strengthen the parent-child relationship while addressing difficult behaviors in young children, typically between the ages of 2 and 7. Developed by psychologist Dr. Sheila Eyberg, PCIT helps parents learn practical, real-time strategies for promoting positive behavior and managing challenging ones all while deepening emotional connection. Using a unique setup where child therapists at Anchor Therapy coach parents during play sessions, PCIT allows caregivers to apply new skills immediately and confidently, creating lasting change within the family dynamic!

At the heart of PCIT is the belief that strong, healthy parent-child relationships are the foundation for emotional and behavioral development. Through its two-phase model- Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) and Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI)- parents learn to foster warmth, trust, and effective communication while also setting consistent boundaries. Check out our blog “6 Ways to Set Boundaries and Enforce Them.” As a result, children often become more cooperative and emotionally secure, and parents report feeling more in control and connected. By rebuilding relationships through guided interaction, PCIT not only reduces behavioral issues but also brings families closer together.

Understanding why you sabotage love is the first step toward changing the pattern. Often, it is not about the other person- it is about the stories you carry, the walls you have built, and the survival strategies you learned before you even realized what they were for. In this post, we will explore the deeper reasons behind self-sabotage in relationships and what it takes to break the cycle so you can move toward connection, not conflict.