Breaking the Pattern

[00:00] Tom: Welcome everyone! Today we're getting practical - how do you actually break these patterns?

[02:30] Lorenzo: Breaking patterns requires awareness, commitment, and compassion for yourself.

[05:00] Tom: Let's start with awareness. How do people develop that?

[07:15] Lorenzo: Notice your emotional responses. When do you feel energized? When do you feel drained?

[10:30] Tom: That's a great litmus test.

[12:45] Lorenzo: Your body knows the truth even when your mind is confused.

[15:00] Tom: What about the commitment part?

[17:30] Lorenzo: You have to decide that living authentically is more important than meeting others' expectations.

[20:00] Tom: That's a tough decision for many people.

[22:30] Lorenzo: It is. But the alternative is a lifetime of performance and exhaustion.

[25:00] Tom: And the compassion piece?

[27:30] Lorenzo: Change is hard. You'll slip back into old patterns. That's normal. Be kind to yourself in those moments.

[30:00] Tom: Don't beat yourself up for being human.

[32:30] Lorenzo: Exactly. Self-compassion is essential for sustainable change.

[35:00] Tom: This has been incredibly helpful. Thank you, Lorenzo.