Why You Can’t Break Your Dysfunctional Patterns (And What to Do Instead)

Unhealthy eating habits, toxic relationships, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, overspending … Dysfunctional patterns show up in different ways for all of us. While for the lucky few awareness is enough to change these behaviours, many of us find ourselves trapped in a cycle, repeating the same mistakes despite our best efforts.

You may have tried sheer willpower, creating new habits, or even seeking professional help, but nothing seems to create sustainable change. This is because these behaviours are not just bad habits, but actually automatic survival responses created by your nervous system. Expecting to change them with willpower alone is like trying to redirect a river with your bare hands. It might work for a moment, but eventually, the water will revert to its natural course unless you alter the riverbed itself.

To create lasting change, we must understand why these patterns exist and how to rewire our nervous system for real transformation.

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Read the whole blog here to learn my techniques for breaking dysfunctional patterns or reach out to me to see how I can help you break your dysfunctional patterns.