Are You Planning to Change Tomorrow, Next Month or Next Year? Congratulations, You're Distracting Yourself From Real Progress

All of us, myself included, have said "I need to change!"And then we say tomorrow, or next time, or next month.But I have discovered that that very mindset--that way of thinking-- is TOXIC!So whether it comes to quitting bad habits, or working on slowing down an addiction, we have all made the mistake of distracting ourself with the future.Substance abuse, behavioural addictions like gambling and sex, and unproductive habits like procrastination and lack of self care...All of these are a response to painful, misunderstood moments in our past!We run from our past, and we abuse our self by saying I need to quit in the future. It becomes a hamster wheel of blindness.Blindness to what, you ask?Who we are in the moment.If you are looking to further develop yourself beyond your unhelpful, harmful habits...If you believe you are capable of more and deserve more...If it's time to take control of your urges and drive your life where it needs to go...Let this be the start! Take 15 minutes today to hear me out. Understand this concept and get ready for part 2 where I'll lay out actual solutions that anyone can begin THIS WEEK!And don't forget to subscribe so you'll be notified of that next episode!(0:00) - Opening and what to expect(2:04) - What is Binary Entrapment and how does it make our addictions worse?(5:42) - A recent example of addiction in my life and what I learned this week(11:28) - What does it look like to grow past our self-abuse? How do we know?-----Want to improve your mental health?https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts