When You Self-Sabotage By Isolating

We all have different “parts” in our psyches, minds, and souls. Think of each part as a singer on American Idol, competing for the “spotlight” in our lives. Our goal is to: identify accept learn from work with our parts.  In her brilliant book Rezoom: The Powerful Reframe to End the Crash-And-Burn Cycle of Food Addiction, author Susan Pierce Thompson outlines 6 Parts than can sabotage our highest self: Indulgers Controllers Caretakers Rebels Inner Critics Isolators The Isolator Part interferes with creating healthy connections with others.  Here are the Isolator archetypes or “flavors”: Diminisher: “You’re not important and your needs don’t matter.” Procrastinator: “I’ll do it tomorrow.” Cynic: “Don’t trust anyone - they’ll just disappoint you.” Soloist: “I’ll do so much better alone.” Workaholic: “I don’t have time for friends - I’m too busy.” Secret Keeper: “I’m too ashamed - I can’t tell anyone.” Incognito: “I’m only safe if I’m invisible.” Misfit: “I don’t want to belong.” One-Night Stander: “I’ll be physically close to others but not emotionally vulnerable.” Luddite: “I don’t do social media.” Screen Addict: “If I stare at my phone I can avoid interacting with people.”   I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice your Isolator Part trying to protect you from experiencing rejection, disappointment, or exclusion? What type of Isolator resonates most with you? I invite you to click on the link below to book your complimentary happy hour call: Chat with Terri...    SUBSCRIBE to my weekly Wednesday newsletter… it’s more of a mini-course intended to intoxicate your self-awareness, satisfaction, and success.  www.terribradway.com/newsletter   When it comes to podcasting, the best way to “tip the bartender” is by heading over to Apple Podcasts and leaving a 5-star review. This helps me imbibe other listeners with the secret sauce of emotional intelligence. And, make sure to “order another round”  by hitting SUBSCRIBE.    If you’re thirsty for more than this daily shot and ready to intoxicate the hell out of your personal and professional life, I’d love to invite you to coach one-on-one with me.