Habits on Purpose

164. Who’s at the Wheel? From the Driver’s Seat to the Back Row - An Analogy to Better Understand Why You Do What You Do


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Have you ever felt like different parts of your personality are in conflict, pulling you in opposite directions? Inside each of us exists a complex system of thoughts, emotions, and impulses that can sometimes feel like a crowded vehicle with multiple drivers trying to take the wheel.

 

In this episode, I explore a simple yet powerful analogy using Internal Family Systems (IFS) that compares our mind to a passenger van filled with different aspects of our personality. This comparison helps explain why we sometimes act in ways that surprise us, feel conflicting emotions simultaneously, or struggle to break free from stubborn habits.

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/164

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