Habits That Get in the Way
Name one habit that can stop you from following through?
What is..
Procrastination, avoidance, distraction, overthinking
Give an example of a common unhelpful thought.
“I can’t do this,” “What’s the point,” “I’ll mess it up”
Name one feeling that can affect motivation.
Anxiety, frustration, sadness, fatigue
Name one behavior that happens when motivation drops.
Avoiding, delaying, shutting down
What’s one small pause you can take when you notice a pattern?
Pausing, taking a breath, stepping away briefly
When procrastination shows up, what does it usually look like?
Putting things off, scrolling, waiting until the last minute
What’s a thought that makes starting harder?
“I don’t have enough energy,” “I’ll do it later”
Where do you usually feel stress in your body?
Chest, shoulders, stomach, head
What’s a behavior that looks like avoidance?
Not starting tasks, leaving things unfinished
What’s one coping skill that helps even a little?
Grounding, music, movement, deep breathing
What’s a habit that feels helpful short-term but unhelpful later?
Avoiding tasks, numbing out, overusing phone/TV
What’s a thought that shows up when energy is low?
“I’m too tired,” “This is overwhelming”
How can feelings impact focus or energy?
: Feelings can drain energy or make focusing harder
How can distraction show up?
: Phone use, zoning out, multitasking
Why is noticing a pattern a success by itself?
Because awareness is the first step to change
What time of day do habits that get in the way usually show up?
Afternoon or evening when energy is low
How can a single thought change your mood?
A negative thought can increase stress or lower motivation
: What feeling shows up before avoidance?
Anxiety, fear, overwhelm
What’s a behavior that feels protective but limits follow-through?
: Avoidance, isolation, defensiveness
What’s one way to respond differently without changing everything?
Pausing, asking for support, choosing a small step
What’s one habit you noticed in yourself today?
So what did you notice today?
What thought showed up for you today?
What thought showed up for you today?
What feeling did you notice today?
What did you notice?
: What behavior did you notice in yourself today?
What behavior did you notice in yourself today?
What's one pattern you want to work on?
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