6: Why Understanding Your Patterns Doesn't Change Them

You’ve spent years working on this. You know where it comes from. And you still put something on, look in the mirror, and your stomach tightens. This episode is about why understanding a pattern doesn’t change it, what actually does, and a small thing you can try this week. If you’ve done the work, understand exactly why you do what you do, and still can’t stop, this one is for you. In this episode: * Why understanding and reacting happen in two different parts of you * Why forcing yourself to calm down only makes your body push back * One small thing to try this week: notice where it shows up in your body, put a hand there, and take a breath Last week’s episode: Why the Old Pattern Comes Back (Even When Life Is Good)🎧 Listen HERE If you want to share something or just say hi, my inbox is always open: 📩: [email protected] If the thoughts get loud, Stop the Spiral is a short free practice for those moments: https://join.lenilove.life/stop-the-spiral If someone came to mind while you were listening, feel free to forward this to her. Thank you for being here.🤍 Get full access to Beyond the Mirror at lenasundermeier.substack.com/subscribe