Rise with Roxie RISE UP : Why Do I Keep Repeating The Same Patterns?
Jul 17, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of personal growth as the hosts explore why we fall into the same patterns, from toxic relationships to self-sabotage. Discover how childhood experiences shape adult choices and the brain's craving for familiarity. Learn practical tools for change, including journaling prompts that reveal your needs and fears. Small actions can help break old cycles, while visualization and affirmations reinforce new habits. Embrace self-compassion in this transformative journey towards a more fulfilling life.
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Subconscious Blueprint Drives Repetition
- Your subconscious mind runs 95% of brain activity and stores childhood conditioning as a blueprint.
- The brain prefers familiarity so it repeats patterns that once felt safe even if they now harm you.
Earned Love In Childhood Shapes Adult Choices
- Roxie describes receiving love only when achieving as a child and internalizing that love must be earned.
- As an adult, this can cause attraction to emotionally unavailable partners who feel familiar and safe.
Neural Paths Explain Habit Strength
- Repeating behaviors strengthens neural pathways, making those choices the easy default.
- New patterns require conscious effort to carve fresh neural trails until they become automatic.