67. Is it a Coping Mechanism or a Buffer?

Wine, chocolate, working out, scrolling on your phone--- are all common ways to temporarily avoid your emotions with actions. In this solo episode Kristen discusses coping mechanisms vs "buffering" which is using activities to avoid uncomfortable emotions. Kristen explores various buffers such as drinking, eating, exercising, social media, and online shopping. She highlights how buffering leads to consequences you don't like and why buffers become habits that don't serve you. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Coping Mechanisms and Buffers 03:25 The Consequences of Buffers 07:37 Recognizing Your Buffers 09:48 Finding Solutions that Fit the Problem Learn more about coaching with Kristen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachwithkristen.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/coachwithkristen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kristen.odegaard.coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠