S5 EP 16: Why We Stay Stuck In Habits We Hate

Why is it so hard to change habits that harm us? 🤔In this solo episode, I explore why we struggle to break free from behaviours we know are affecting our health and happiness. These habits started as coping mechanisms, providing what we needed at the time:✅ To numb out✅ Relieve stress✅ Dampen discomfort✅ Quash anxiety or fearBut when we rely on them too often, they end up amplifying the very feelings they were meant to suppress. Because what we suppress, the body expresses. 💭➡️😞I dive into how we can expand our comfort zone without overwhelming ourselves by making small, manageable changes. This requires:✨ Awareness✨ Radical honesty✨ CuriosityI also share simple, practical tips to help you shift your habits and guide you through an exercise to uncover why you truly want to change. 💡💪🎧 Tune in and take the first step toward lasting transformation!Vicky xx If you are struggling with any of the issues brought up in this episode you want a confidential conversation - reach out and let's have a chat about where you are at right now and where you want to be. Book a call with me here: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Email me: [email protected] Connect with me on Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/