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Stop selling yourself short

Stop selling yourself short (Photo: iStock)

Eric, a talented graphic designer has a knack for creating captivating visuals and is constantly working on exciting projects. He lands a huge freelance project that could elevate his career and set him up financially but as the deadline approaches, he finds himself on a gaming marathon instead of working.

As the clock ticks and time flies by, anxiety grips him forcing him to produce a rushed, subpar submission. This familiar cycle of procrastination and self-doubt you and I have gone through at least once in our lives illustrates a common phenomenon known as self-sabotage.

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