Self-sabotage is rarely a conscious decision. It is a learned rhythm. When stress, disappointment, or struggle repeat long enough, the nervous system begins to interpret them as familiar. Familiarity can feel safer than peace. The body adapts to cortisol. Emotional intensity begins to feel like aliveness. Difficulty becomes identity. “This is who I am.” “This … Continue reading Beyond Self-Sabotage: Choosing Coherence Over Chaos