
Be your own worst enemy
Self-sabotage
Refers to actions that hinder your progress, often unintentionally and habitually.
He's always procrastinating, like he's his own worst enemy.
Irony and regret
Used when someone realizes their actions led to a negative outcome they wanted to avoid.
She became her own worst enemy by missing deadlines she set herself.
Avoidable problems
Implies problems could be prevented if one didn't act against their own interests.
By spreading himself too thin, he was his own worst enemy.