Break FREE from Compulsive Behaviours and Self Soothing Habits!
In this concise but powerful exploration of avoidance behaviours, I delve into why we often find ourselves caught in cycles of excessive behaviour and what these patterns are really telling us about our deeper needs. If you've ever wondered why certain habits seem impossible to break or why you can't get enough of something that doesn't truly satisfy you, this video offers valuable insights into understanding and transforming these patterns.
Do you need to stop a compulsive habit? Maybe it's gambling, buying, internet scrolling, social media addiction, binge eating.... the sky is the limit when it comes to avoidance strategies. Human beings are fabulous are coming up with self-soothing crutches.
Is a habit affecting your life, or are you searching for ways to prevent a relapse into a self-soothing habit that seems to have a will of its own? Do you feel like addiction is running out of control? Are there guilty thoughts that reinforce the habit? Pacifying strategies almost work, kinda, sometimes. You are pursuing a goal through a flawed strategy: it’s impossible to get enough of something that doesn’t entirely work, so you do it to excess.
Drawing on my experience as a therapist and coach, I explain how what we often label as "addictions" may actually be pacifying strategies—attempts to soothe deeper emotional needs or avoid confronting uncomfortable truths. You'll learn how to recognise these patterns in your own life and, more importantly, how to use them as signposts pointing toward genuine healing and growth.
I explain why these avoidance strategies never truly work despite their momentary relief and how they often lead to cycles of guilt and shame that compound our original struggles. Rather than focusing on shame or self-criticism, I offer a compassionate approach to understanding and transforming these behaviors.
You'll discover the crucial difference between true addiction and habitual avoidance behaviours - a distinction that can completely change your approach to personal change. I explain how to trace these behaviours back to their root causes and, most importantly, how to face these underlying needs with kindness and understanding rather than judgment.
For anyone struggling with persistent unwanted behaviours or feeling stuck in patterns they can't seem to break, this video provides a framework for understanding why traditional approaches to breaking habits often fail and what to do instead. Learn how to identify the stories driving your behaviours and how to change your worldview in ways that create lasting transformation.
This is a shorter companion piece to my comprehensive 40-minute deep dive into avoidance behaviours, perfect for those wanting a quick but profound insight into their patterns. Whether you're dealing with your own challenges or supporting someone else through theirs, these insights offer a path forward based on understanding and self-compassion rather than willpower and control.
I have a longer video on the same subject here:
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