Glad you’re here, @alyssa-figueroa-4380 and @lashaun-perry-7096. This space is about breaking cycles, any patterns or habits you’re trying to change. No pressure to have anything figured out here, just feel free to explore and take what’s useful for you. If you feel like it, you can share an intro below about what brought you here or what you’re trying to change. Totally optional 🙂

The cycle I'm trying to break in my life is relying on the traditional medical system, especially since I don’t have health insurance. As a therapist, that might surprise you, but it’s pushed me to take responsibility for my health, focusing on natural remedies. Is this something anyone else here can relate to?

Be honest with yourself—what’s your default stress response?

Most patterns don’t feel obvious while they’re happening. You usually notice them after: • “Why did I react like that?” 🤦‍♀️ • “I didn’t mean to say that…” 😬 • “I did it again” 🔁 That moment right after? That’s where awareness starts. 🧠 Today’s shift: Don’t ignore it. Don’t judge it. Just pause and ask:👉 “What just happened there?” Not to fix it. Not to overthink it. Just to see it clearly 👀 🌱 Because the more you recognize the pattern after…The easier it becomes to catch it during. 💬 Quick check-in: Did you notice a pattern after it happened today? 👉 Comment “after” if you caught one👉 Or share what you noticed 👇

This week is all about building awareness in real time—not just thinking about your patterns, but actually seeing them as they happen. Step 1: Identify your pattern 🧠From the worksheet, choose ONE pattern that keeps showing up for you.👉 (Example: shutting down, overthinking, people-pleasing, avoiding, etc.) Write it out: “The pattern I’m working on noticing is…” ✍️ Step 2: Track it daily 📍For the next 5–7 days, notice when this pattern shows up:• What triggered it?⚡ • How did you feel in that moment? 😵‍💫 • What did you do automatically? 🔄 No fixing it. No judging it. Just notice. Step 3: Share one real moment 💬Post in the community at least once this week: • What happened • The pattern you noticed • Where you think it might come from 💡 Bonus (for deeper awareness):Ask yourself:👉 “How did this pattern try to help or protect me here?” 🤝 This challenge isn’t about changing the pattern yet—it’s about catching it clearly. Because once you can see it… you’re no longer running on autopilot. 🔓✨