The thing about the Slippery Slope Cycle is that, for each of us, there are generally 3 or 4 core thoughts, feelings, fears, or situations that trigger the thoughts, feelings, or behaviors which are the impetus for the cycle. So, how aware are you of the negative or unhealthy behaviors or actions that you tend to choose over and over again? What causes you to repeatedly sit at the sludgy bottom of a slippery slope saying, "Really? Again? I have to climb back up from this … again?"