Periagoge
Problem
Toward Presence

Break a Compulsive Habit

Patanguide
The Pattern

The compulsion is managing something — anxiety, emptiness, discomfort, or a feeling you haven't named yet. The behaviour isn't the problem. The behaviour is the solution to a problem. We need to find the actual problem.

What Mastery Looks Like

A stable, grounded relationship with the present moment

Helpful guides
Patan
Mental Health
Peri
Recognize this pattern?

Peri can help you tell whether this pattern is really the one you’re caught in, and point you toward where to start.

The Path Forward
This pattern is guided by Patan. When you’re ready to work through it, Patan can help you find the path — or ask Peri where to start.
Work with Patan
Related patterns

Patterns that often live alongside this one.

Problem
Accept Feedback Without Getting Defensive
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Break the Burnout Cycle
Problem
Calm Your Anxiety
Problem
Change Your Relationship With Substances
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Cut Through Information Overload
Problem
Get Back in Touch With Your Body
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Get Comfortable With Stillness
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Heal From Past Trauma
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Make Peace With Exercise
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Simplify Your Life
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Sleep Better
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Spend in Line With Your Values
Problem
Stop Avoiding Your Emotions
Problem
Stop Being Codependent
Problem
Stop Getting Distracted
Problem
Stop Measuring Yourself by Productivity
Problem
Stop People-Pleasing
Problem
Stop Performing Online
Problem
Understand Your Attachment Style

Working through break a compulsive habit?

Tell Peri what you’re noticing, and start where it actually helps.