Episode 164: The Habits You Reach For to Cope

The reach happens before you decide. Late in the day, your hand finds the phone, or the online cart, or the thing in the pantry, and you are three scrolls deep before you notice you started. This time of year, that reach grabs harder. There is a real reason for it, and a gentle way to work with it. In this episode, you will come away with: A new way to see the habit you reach for to cope, one that takes the shame out of it. An understanding of why an urge feels so permanent in the moment, and what actually happens to it when you stop feeding it. A ninety-second practice you can use tonight, the next time your hand starts to reach. Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2 Research note: Urge surfing (Bowen and Marlatt) Ready for your next step? FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download): YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips: YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecks If this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step. One small step. One day at a time.