Find out which sneaky self-sabotaging habit might be holding you back—and how to overcome it!
Instructions: Take the Quiz and Discover Your Inner Saboteur Type
Answer the following questions by selecting the option that feels most like you. At the end, tally up your responses to reveal your entrepreneurial inner saboteur type!
1. When faced with a big deadline, you…
a. Clean your workspace, reorganize files, or suddenly “need” to tackle less urgent tasks.
b. Say yes to every other request and wonder why you’re overwhelmed.
c. Scroll through Instagram and compare your progress to others.
d. Overthink every detail until it’s “perfect,” but struggle to finish.
e. Tell yourself, “I’ll start tomorrow,” and binge Netflix instead.
2. When it’s time to make a tough decision, you…
a. Avoid it by doing something unrelated (like cleaning or organizing).
b. Ask 10 people for advice and then agree to all their suggestions.
c. Hesitate because you feel like others are way ahead of you.
d. Keep tweaking ideas because you’re worried they’re not good enough.
e. Push it off and hope it’ll resolve itself.
3. Your to-do list looks like…
a. A million tiny tasks that keep you “busy” but not productive.
b. A mountain of commitments you don’t even remember agreeing to.
c. A mix of action items, but you feel like everyone else’s lists are better.
d. A never-ending checklist because it’s “not ready” to be done yet.
e. A few big tasks you keep moving to tomorrow’s list.
4. When someone asks how you’re doing with your goals, you say…
a. “Oh, I’ve been so busy with other things!”
b. “I’m juggling a lot—trying to keep everyone happy!”
c. “Not as far along as I should be, but it’s fine.”
d. “I’m still refining some things—it’s not quite there yet.”
e. “I’ve got some ideas brewing… stay tuned!”
5. You set aside time for a high-impact task. What happens?
a. You end up working on low-priority things instead.
b. Someone needs help, and you drop everything to assist them.
c. You check social media and suddenly feel behind.
d. You overanalyze it and run out of time to execute.
e. You promise yourself you’ll get to it later.
6. How do you feel about other entrepreneurs in your network?
a. “They’re all so focused—I’m just trying to stay afloat.”
b. “I can’t say no to helping them with their projects!”
c. “They’re all ahead of me—what am I even doing?”
d. “They’re amazing… and I’ll never measure up.”
e. “I should probably connect with them, but… maybe next week.”
7. What’s your relationship with work-life boundaries?
a. “Boundaries? What are those?”
b. “I’m always available to everyone, all the time.”
c. “I feel like I’m always working, but I’m still behind others.”
d. “I can’t relax until everything’s absolutely perfect.”
e. “Boundaries are for tomorrow-me to figure out.”
8. How often do you procrastinate?
a. “Not often—I’m too busy doing little things instead.”
b. “Rarely, but only because I’ve overcommitted.”
c. “All the time—it’s hard to start when I feel behind already.”
d. “Only when I’m stuck making it ‘perfect.’”
e. “Constantly—I’m practically a procrastination pro.”
9. How do you react to setbacks?
a. “I distract myself with busy work to avoid thinking about it.”
b. “I try to fix it by doing even more for others.”
c. “I compare myself to others who don’t seem to have setbacks.”
d. “I blame myself and go over everything I should’ve done differently.”
e. “I avoid addressing it and move on to something else.”
10. What’s your biggest fear in business?
a. “That I’ll waste time on the wrong priorities.”
b. “That I’ll let someone down by saying no.”
c. “That I’ll never catch up to others’ success.”
d. “That my work won’t be good enough.”
e. “That I’ll fail because I didn’t start soon enough.”
Results: The 5 Entrepreneurial Inner Saboteur Types
Mostly A’s: The Busy Bee You’re always moving, but are you moving in the right direction? Your saboteur thrives on low-priority tasks that keep you “busy” but prevent real progress. Focus on tackling the big-impact items first. CLICK HERE to grab a mindfulness tool just for you.
Mostly B’s: The People Pleaser You’re all about saying yes—to everyone but yourself. Your saboteur thrives on overcommitment, leaving you stretched too thin. Practice saying “no” to others so you can say “yes” to your priorities. CLICK HERE to grab a mindfulness tool just for you.
Mostly C’s: The Comparison Queen You’re always measuring yourself against others, which leaves you stuck in self-doubt. Your saboteur thrives on insecurity. Remember: their journey isn’t yours, and your path is uniquely powerful. CLICK HERE to grab a mindfulness tool just for you.
Mostly D’s: The Perfectionist You’re so focused on getting it “just right” that nothing ever feels done. Your saboteur thrives on overanalysis. Aim for progress, not perfection, and let “good enough” move you forward. CLICK HERE to grab a mindfulness tool just for you.
Mostly E’s: The Procrastinator You’re a master of putting things off. Your saboteur thrives on avoidance, keeping you stuck in inaction. Break the cycle with small, manageable steps and momentum-building wins. CLICK HERE to grab a mindfulness tool just for you.
What’s Next?
No matter your type, awareness is the first step to overcoming self-sabotage. Recognize your patterns, start small, and remember: you’re not alone in this. You’re courageous, capable, and strong—and it’s time to show your inner saboteur who’s boss.
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