

361 How To Overcome Procrastination, Self-Sabotage, and Break Negative Patterns
4 snips Feb 6, 2025
Cece Sykes, a psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience and an expert in Internal Family Systems therapy, joins the conversation to tackle procrastination and self-sabotage. They discuss the challenges of internal resistance and the evolution of therapeutic approaches. Cece shares practical insights on navigating negative patterns and embracing vulnerability. Listeners learn about the significance of internal dialogue, self-compassion, and making small changes for personal growth. It's a transformative journey toward self-awareness and healing.
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Arlena's Struggle with Negative Patterns
- Arlena, sober for 30 years, struggles with repeating negative patterns.
- She consumes self-help information but finds herself procrastinating on self-care and under-earning.
IFS Model: Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles
- Cece Sykes explains the IFS model categorizes parts as managers, firefighters, and exiles.
- Managers focus on tasks and growth, firefighters on shifting gears and soothing, and exiles hold vulnerability.
Breaking Through Polarization
- Arlena and Cece discuss the knowledge-action gap and how polarization hinders action.
- They suggest using a demo to resolve internal resistance using IFS.