I Know Better So Why Do I Keep Doing it?

If you have ever caught yourself repeating an old habit and thought, "I know better by now, so why did I just do that again?" this episode is for you. In Episode 14 of The Shared Diary, Lori Phillips, Debbie Prediger, and Nicole Cowley explore the frustrating gap between knowing better and living differently. They break down why growth-oriented women are often their own harshest critics, how stress and familiar environments pull us back into old reactions, and why true progress is about noticing sooner rather than striving for perfection. Together they discuss: • Breaking out of shame and self-blame when old habits resurface • How to look at coping mechanisms with curiosity instead of judgment • Why familiar relationships can resist your personal evolution • The emotional weight of hearing "I'm disappointed in you" and how to heal through it • Reframing personal growth as personal mastery and gentle awareness Grab your journal, give yourself some grace, and join us inside the conversation. Download your weekly reflection guide at https://shareddiarypodcast.com