Why Do I Keep Repeating Behaviors That Aren’t Helping Me
Knowing a behaviour is unhelpful doesn’t always make it easy to change. This article explores how emotional triggers, uncomfortable thoughts and short-term relief can contribute to repeating patterns of avoidance or procrastination, even when the longer-term consequences are frustrating. It also considers why not every delay or withdrawal is self-sabotage, and how understanding what happens before and after a response can offer a more balanced perspective.