Most desires have deeper emotional triggers—boredom, loneliness, stress, or insecurity. Identify the underlying emotion and work on resolving it instead of giving in.
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A mindful seeker embarks on a journey of self-mastery, confronting hidden triggers and reshaping inner urges through awareness, discipline, and purpose.
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Self-destructive habits are often rooted in our feelings of self-worth.
Work on identifying and acknowledging what is causing you to sabotage yourself, and then start making changes to stop those behaviors.
The next time you feel the urge to binge, instead of giving in, take a moment to stop and investigate what's going on inside.
Identify the emotion you're feeling- Do your best to name what you're feeling. Is it anxiety? Shame? ...
Most of the time, bad habits are simply a way of dealing with stress and boredom.
Everything from biting your nails to overspending on a shopping spree to drinking every weekend to wasting time on the internet can be a simple response to stress and boredom.
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