Sabotage by Emma Gannon talks about various ways in which We, either knowingly or unknowingly try to sabotage our own happiness. Procrastination, compulsive perfectionism and excessive self-criticism are a few things which lead towards self-sabotage.

The book is effective and acts a great starting point to know about the prevalent behaviours of Self-Sabotage. The book is packed with tips which can be used in practical life. I liked the way the author has kept it concise making it a quick read.

I listened to the ALC from Netgalley and I must say, Emma Gannon has done a great job in narrating this book, thus making it efficacious for the listeners.

Thank you Emma Gannon, Netgalley and Andrews Mcmeel publishing for providing me the audiobook.

Listening to this audiobook felt like visiting with a good friend. The narrator (and author of this book) sounded kind, and her message felt relevant. I appreciated the book's simple breakdown of what behaviors to pay attention to and how to fix bad habits. I found the examples from the author's own life helping my understanding, as well as making the story easy to follow. The audiobook is definitely motivational without any guilt-tripping, guiding listeners to step back and take in the bigger picture!

"A pocket-sized investigation into self-sabotage: what it is, why we do it, and how we can break our toxic patterns."

I hated this book with a fiery passion that demonstrated just how much I needed to hear everything the author had to say. I selected this book because I suspected that I indulged in self-sabotage at times, but, it turns out I'm a repeat offender with a rap sheet miles long. Emma Gannon provided countless real-world examples and solutions for rectifying my indiscretions and I look forward to using them.

I love Emma Gannon's no nonsense practical and well researched books. As a serious self sabotager I look forward to putting the technics in the book to use.

exactly what I needed this week: concise, gentle, insightful, and soothing. highly recommend the author's audio narration

This book was about the various ways that we, as humans, sabotage our own selves and our own happiness, without necessarily ever realizing it. I thought the overall concept of the book was great. I was very interested in finding out how to "get out of my own way", but honestly, this fell flat. It was quite apparent that the author was used to blogging and/or podcasting. All of the individual points were great and I would have read/listened to more, but they didn't flow together as one cohesive unit. If she had turned this into a podcast series or a blog series, I may have been more apt to enjoy it. I think there's definitely room she could expand to that also!

Overall, I loved the subject matter, didn't love the book. It seemed very haphazard and all over the place.

This book struck a chord with me and I was able to identify times in the past when I engaged in self-sabotaging behaviours. Thankfully I’ve not self-sabotaged in a while so it was more of an interesting discussion for me to compare my experiences with the authors.

Woah, I didn’t realize how much of a self sabotager I can be. Glad I listened to Emma Gannon share what she has learned about the issue and her practical tips to help us stop engaging in such destructive behavior. Quick read or listen which I alway appreciate with self-help books.

Thank you to Emma Gannon, Andrews McMeel Audio, and #NetGallery for an audioARC of #Sabotage in return for an honest review. Review will be posted on NetGallery and Goodreads.

This was a wonderful little book that greatly increased my awareness of self-sabotage. I do not often listen to audiobooks (it is far easier for me to concentrate when I am reading) but I wanted to give this a try, especially since it is quite short (it felt more like a long podcast versus a full book). I highly recommend for anyone looking for some insight and steps to combat self-sabotage.

Thank you, Andrews McMeel Audio and NetGalley, for a digital ARC!

This is the self-help book you need without knowing you need it. I have been pushed to self-reflect and evaluate my why. Why I do what I do and why I am going the direction I am going.

Was Sabotage written for me? Ouch.

I told my therapist last Friday how deeply, Sabotage by Emma Gannon, changed my outlook on life.
Released in late September by Andrews McMeel Publishing, this non-fiction title fit my description of the perfect self-help book.
My perimeters? It helped.
I dislike those self-help authors who appear to think that filling my head with their lengthy resumes will somehow convince me to swallow their message hook, line and sinker.
Perhaps that is why I am seeing a therapist. Hmm.
But this author was "asingin' my song," as my mother once said.
Gannon is a self-described woman and works as a "creative" in the fast-paced world of filmmaking, writing, marketing, and speaking.
Hopefully, she won't be speaking about me. Oh wait, this book could have been written for me. Bummer.
Gannon is ultra-experienced in the "Interaction-With-Jealous-Coworkers-And-Friends-Who-Are-Girls-Or-Cads," department. Gannon has dished and been dished enough to realize that she too, actively engaged in self-sabotage. So active in fact, she could write a book.
Hmm. I feel that experienced too. What would my book be titled? How to Ensure You Destroy Your Own Day, Everyday? Accurate. I wonder how many people would read it?
Here are a few questions intended to identify toxic relationships in your life, according to Gannon:
Are you scared to tell them good news?
Well, that eliminates most of my nuclear family.
When you tell them good news, do they look pleased or pained?
Seriously? Some of my relatives try to stop my good news from happening.
Do they try to hold you back from trying new things:
Ever heard of the word GUILT?!
You feel yourself becoming less and less confident around them?
Are you supposed to feel confident after being with them?
Gannon's book is so readable, or in this case, listen-to-ale, because she pegs the human tendency to set oneself ablaze with thoughts and actions that burn our own self-worth and desire to keep climbing toward our potential straight to the ground.
Hey, you commuters!
Sabotage is an audiobook, easy to access, and quick to understand. It's cheap therapy from someone whose been there, (remember, you are NOT alone,) and a much more fulfilling choice for tolerating bad driving and For-No-Reason-Traffic, than listening to your favorite shock jock; imbibing yourself silly before you hit the road - figuratively or literally; or in California at least, finding … ah … OTHER ways to ease your tension in life.
WARNING: If you dare listen to Gannon's Sabotage, you might just find all those "friends" and "helpmates" in your past life were actually right about some pretty unfortunate things and that after all your fighting, the root of your problem … is you.

I'm not usually into self help type books but I couldn't resist when I read the description. Really good topic, and a good read for people like me who tend to doubt themselves.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book - it has lots of very valuable and important parts in, and I think it is a perfect self help book for anyone.

I did find the audio to be quite slow for my personal preference - I listened on 1.75x and that was better for me. This did mean that the book was very short.

This was an interesting read about the ways we stop ourselves from succeeding, and I picked up a few tips I'll definitely try to put into practise. I read Emma Gannon's novel, Olive, this year, so it was also interesting to hear her talking about her fear of failure with it. I enjoyed the short, easy-to-digest chapters and the positive tone of the book overall.

Emma Gannon’s pamphlet-sized text Sabotage is a great short read/listen that challenges readers to examine the various ways we might sabotage our own successes.

I’m very skeptical of self-help narratives that blame our problems on some fundamental personal flaw—we don’t want something enough, we don’t think positively enough, we aren’t sending the right energies into the aether, etc. By contrast, Gannon acknowledges right away that many problems we may experience individually are in fact rooted in broader oppressive social systems and structures. I think this is a really important foundation to lay, as it can help us to introspect without so easily stumbling face-first into the chasm of self-blame.

One particular passage that stood out to me is this: “A little bit of fear keeps us on our toes. It means we are moving forward, and not staying stagnant. It’s possible for us to change our relationship with fear, or even adjust the lens through which we view it, and realize feeling fearful might mean you really want something. It might just mean you’re on the right track.”

I think of Sabotage as a "pocket-sized” audio pick-me-up that can just as easily help you process a bad day as prepare for an interview. It’s a refreshing take on a self-help text that I’d recommend keeping close-at-hand for when you need an impromptu pep talk.

I saw a quote from this book on twitter and instantly tracked it down. I am very grateful for this advanced audiobook.

I like a bit of self help. Not so much the woo-woo kind, but practical advice. I suffer from anxiety so I’m always looking for ways to help myself, not just to alleviate the symptoms.

This book is short and to-the-point and excellent on audio. She cites many professional and trustworthy sources and I found the advice at the end very helpful.

This is a quick read (or listen in case of audio) that makes the reader focus inward for validation and motivation.

The audiobook is read by the author, Emma Gannon. Emma is UK author that many in the US may not be familiar with. Of course she has a heavy British accent, but once you are accustomed to her voice, the message of the book is very beneficial.

Ms. Gannon explains why we sabotage ourselves as a means of self-defense and preservation, how to overcome those obstacles, and embrace all of the feelings that come with living life. I enjoyed this audio and it gave me a lot to think about in my own life. Some self protection is fine, but others is very detrimental to achieving everything within our capabilities.

I recommend this book to anyone experiencing one of the four major self-sabotage categories: low self esteem, internalized beliefs, fear of the unknown, control issues, Procrastination is my big down fall, and this read certainly helped me to analyze my reasons behind my delays.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my review copy in exchange for an unbiased opinion.

EVERY SINGLE PERSON NEEDS TO READ THIS BOOK! I've actually listened this twice in a day because I couldn't believe what I was hearing. This book talks all about how we each self sabotage ourselves in our everyday lives without even realizing it. It has truly opened my eyes in a way I never though a book could. I will absolutely read/ listen to this book again whenever I feel like I need a pick me up or if I'm having a pity party. This book has made me feel more confident and wanting to figure out what it is exactly thats holding me back from truly doing what I love to do most. I'm OBSESSED!

Having loved Emma Gannon’s “The Multi-Hyphen Method” I was very eager to read Sabotage when it was released. I feel like this book really hit home with me and put into words feeling and actions I couldn’t necessarily explain in my own life.
I listened to the audiobook and I think that really helped to hear Emma talk from a place of frustration at her “inner critic”. It’s a quick listen/ short read but it really packs a punch and gives you a good reminder to show up for yourself and to stop procrastinating.
I would very much recommend this if you feel like you aren’t making progress with your projects/ at work as it might just highlight where you might be sabotaging yourself.

A really easy to access self-help and guidance book.

It’s as if Emma can read my mind!
Very good description of what sabotage does on us and I love her tips in order to overcome them, yourself.
A must read and a book that will definitely stay on my self help shelf!