This book hit home for me. It gave great tips on overcoming self sabotage. I wouldn’t say it gave revelations, but it was helpful just the same.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me the opportunity to listen to this book.

Before this book/recording, I had never read or listened to anything Emma Gannon has published. This recording was short and to the point. I loved that about it. No sense beating a dead horse. Most people that turn to self help/self care books do so to find answers they are seeking, even though many times we know some of the answers.

This book pinpoints the issues and gives you ideas and solutions to help you "get out of your own way".

I want to buy the book when it comes out, so that I can highlight the areas I listened to and continously apply it to my life.

I do recommend this book to anyone who sabotages their success in life or suffer from Imposter syndrome.

If you feel like you often stand in your own way and/or let your self-doubt dictate your choices, but you're not entirely sure if what you're doing is self-sabotage and if so how to stop that behavior, this book is a good place to start. It describes several bad coping mechanisms and bad habits typical for self-sabotage. I myself am guilty of some of them - rehearsing, procrastination, fear of self-promotion, fear of failure are the worst ones. I am fairly introspective so listening to the audiobook I didn't learn anything new about myself I hadn't already known. But it helped to put some things into perspective. Where the book was lacking was the how to stop self-sabotaging part. The advice and tips portion of the book seemed too brief and deserved to be fleshed out more. Maybe the author should write a follow-up.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by the author and I have to say she has a very pleasant soothing voice.

This is a great book on how we sabotage ourselves. It has some basic helpful tips to help you overcome these self-sabotaging ways. Very short and to the point without all the extra nonsense.

I will be rereading this one in the near future. Grab you a pen and paper as you read or listen to this in order to do the steps in this book.

Thank you NetGalley for the free Audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This was one of those books that I stumbled across at exactly the right time. In Sabotage, Gannon explains the many ways that people (particularly women) get in the way of their own success. I related to so many of the examples of self-sabotage that were given throughout the book. Much of the information and facts were things I already knew, but Gannon presents it in a very organized and actionable way. I enjoyed the audiobook format and this was a great wakeup call that encouraged me to stop doubting myself and start believing I deserve good things.

This short book was a great introduction to the topic of self-sabotage. It shows how most of the time we are accountable for feeling anxious.
The book held different amazing information and I honestly think that it is beneficial to the reader and helps in knowing more about how we could be sabotaging our own happiness.
It also indicates that every word we say to ourselves can affect our behavior and confidence, and it describes the different shapes and forms self-sabotage can take, such as procrastination, inner critics, and others.
Most importantly, I think that the author did a great job with the simple yet important tips that she provided throughout her book. Those tips could help us stop sabotaging ourselves and boost our confidence to achieve our goals and be successful.
I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.!!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book! It felt like a nice mix of personal advice and preachy-ness. The author Emma Gannon gives specific examples to illustrate her points.

“How do we get out of our own way? With personal stories and research-based insights multi-hyphenate Emma Gannon explores her own relationship with self-sabotage and presents a quick, meaningful guide to help you recognize your own forms of self doubt, identify what is holding you back, and the steps you can take to loosen its grip.”
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Don’t judge a book by its page length, because although this one was short it packed a punch! I listened to the audiobook version of this book, but also purchased a paperback copy to follow along with and I am so glad I did. I’ll definitely be referring to and rereading the physical book for strength anytime I recognize sabotage-like behaviors.

The author did a great job getting her point across in a very concise and engaging way. The book was sprinkled with lists and guides to help you recognize the signs, cope, and better yourself which was truly my favorite part and the narrator was very clear. I especially loved that the author read the book herself. 😬😬

Thank you to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and the author Emma Gannon, for the eARC in return for an honest review. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for any other books by this author!
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Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5)/5

Sabotage by Emma Gannon should probably be prescribed reading for everyone. I realised that I sabotage myself in many of he ways detailed in this book without even realising that’s what I’m doing.

Although this was a short book, it was well written, concise and straight to point, detailing how we all self-sabotage with real world and relatable examples and provides solid practical easily utilised methods to stop doing it.

I listened to the audiobook version of the book which was read by the author. The narration was clear, warm and engaging.

I received an ARC from Netgally in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really interesting listen. I read Olive by Emma Gannon last year and was interested to see what her non fiction work was like. This was a very thought provoking almost podcast like text. It raised some points that I think are really important but wasn’t overly pushy which was nice.

This is a very short read, with a very easy to listen audiobook. I actually quite enjoyed this self help book, and I think I gained a lot from reading it.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity.

This is a great self help book for people looking to improve on who they are by analyzing what it is that is hindering their forward growth (and in this book... you learn how to get out of your OWN way as you are the roadblock.)

This is an easy to listen to audiobook that allows you to reflect and see how to apply techniques to help stop your own self sabotage.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for the opportunity to listen to an advance audiobook reading in exchange for my honest review.

I was surprised by this Audio Book. I am not big on Self-Help books. Often times I feel the books focus on the individual being responsible for things that I think are cultural, community, and national problems.

Emma Gannon is the narrator which I really appreciated. I like her voice and the way she speaks. It is obvious she speaks from her own experiences, and is down to earth and does not make grand promises. She does the opposite. Reminds us that it is easy to get in the habit of Self-Sabotage.

I especially liked her emphasis on reminding ourselves that we need to change patterns. Just start simple, when you hear your Inner Critic saying you can’t do this, shouldn’t try that, it’s too hard, you don’t deserve it, with practice you can quiet that down. I good suggestion is if you heard a friend speak like that, what would you say? Probably not the things we say to ourselves. Another great thing she pointed out is accepting friends/family that subtlety cut us down. This is toxic and says should talk to the person about it. Loved that she says, Anne Lamont says Perfectionism will ‘keep you cramped and insane your whole life’. This I do, and it stalls me from starting. I need to paint part of my house, and am actually quite good at it, but the ceiling are higher and so I’ve procrastinated even starting b/c I think it will not be perfect.

Comments on the amount of talk on self care. Yes, we need to take care of ourselves, but often this Self Care is used to convince us we deserve to buy ourselves stuff. Life is difficult and any changes we make are not going to come quick and easy. This is very practical advice. So, notice your accomplishments and achievements, even if small. Build on that. Happiness can be in your life and things may not go exactly as planned, but still things can go right if we get out of our way.

Thank you NetGalley, Emma Gannon, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for a copy of this audio book. I really appreciate this.

I received a free copy of this audiobook by the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.

A couple of weeks ago I was having a therapy session when I had a light bulb moment and realized I have a nasty habit of self-sabotaging my life. Therefore the arrival of this book was kismet for me. It's a very short read, probably won't take you more than two hours max to get through. It delves into the issue of psychological self-sabotage and gives a good overview of the different causes and helpful tips to try and conquer the condition. I found myself relating on a deep level with the struggles Gannon experienced with self-sabotage and the creative process.

There isn't any earth-shattering information in the book, and being in a self-help book club for over a year and a half now none of the information was new to me. But sometimes it's good to have a condensed version on the topic and reinforce the message of stop letting yourself get in the way of your own success. I highly recommend this book for anyone curious about psychological self-sabotaging or if you know/suspect that you might be getting in your own way towards happiness. It's a great introduction and overview of the topic and quotes a lot of books that I highly recommend in the self-help genre.

4 out of 5 stars

This is a great self help book for people who are looking for a new perspective on getting out of their head and I thought the audiobook was a great fit. Particularly relevant topic at an important time!

I had the privilege of listening to the Sabotage audiobook read by Emma Gannon, thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel publishing.

When I started listening to this book, I wasn't expecting it to be so applicable to be my life. I hadn't realized how I had unknowingly been sabotaging my own life and happiness. I felt like she was talking to me directly. Gannon touches on topics such as toxic friends, procrastination, negative self-talk, envisioning worst-case scenarios, imposter syndrome and perfectionism.

This book is a quick read, but is packed full of useful information, real-life examples and practical tips that make it a very engaging read. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that feels there are areas of their life that are not optimal.

I generally prefer to read books in paperback format, however, I found Gannon's narration to be perfect for this book, and felt like I was hearing from someone who genuinely cared about my well-being. This is likely a book that I will reread and use as a reference in the future.

This easily digestible audio book strikes the perfect balance between exposing you to yourself in how much you are your own worst enemy when it comes to success, but also equipping you with the skills to make that wrong a right.

Emma Gannon saw into my soul in all of the ways I berate myself, second guess my capabilities and point blank don't try because then I can't have failed! Then her soothing tones reminded me that my ideology that if I don't try, then I can't fail, right? (RIGHT?!), is helping no one and is literally only harming me.

I love that this was narrated by Emma herself as it felt so much more like a friend telling you what you needed to hear. LOVED IT!

This book was a super fun, interesting and quick read/listen. The narrator was super fun to listen to!

This is a quick and inspiring read. I enjoyed Emma's personal stories, and I relate to her feelings of self-sabotage. I wish the ending could have provided more concrete steps for success.

Sabotage: How to Get Out of Your Own Way is the perfect self-help book. Fast-paced, succinct, and filled with meaningful advice, Emma Gannon speaks simply and respectfully to the reader. Instead of baby-talking the reader, Gannon offers tips and guidance in separating discouraging behaviors from an individual's worth. In this collection, Gannon frequently asks the reader to consider their own interests, feelings, and time. The audiobook is about 2 hours long, meaning the book practices what it preaches. Gannon gives the reader tools, encouragement, and personal anecdotes to help the reader discern what ways they can prevent sabotage and feel successful. After the Gannon's light-hearted stories and research-backed advice is shared, it is ultimately up to the reader to then digest the information and change for the better.

As someone who is incredibly resistant to the self-help genre, I found myself truly appreciating Emma Gannon's small little book. This is a book I would recommend to college students and overachievers alike, who may still be learning how to separate expectations from personal desires. In a world where there is more and more pressure to "be the best," I resonated with Gannon's ideas of being your own advocate and ally instead of another bully.