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Nail-biting to procrastination: Why we self-sabotage?

Self-sabotaging actions like procrastination and perfectionism, though seemingly destructive, are actually survival instincts, according to psychologist Dr. Charlie Heriot-Maitland. His book reveals the brain prioritizes predictable threats over unknown dangers, using these behaviours as a shield to prevent greater harm. While these 'controlled explosions' protect us, they can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

5 Jan 2026 11:01 am