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Addiction & Habits Metaphors
Metaphors for breaking free from unwanted patterns and building new pathways.
4 metaphors available
The Worn Path
Journey
Understanding habit formation and creating new neural pathways
4 min readJourney
neuroplasticityhabitschoicenew pathways
The Prison Door
Story
Recognizing self-imposed limitations and the freedom to choose
3 min readStory
beliefsfreedomlearned helplessnesschoice
The Wolf You Feed
Story
Understanding the power of attention and choice in recovery
3 min readStory
choiceattentionfeedingstrength
The Roots and the Tree
Nature
Addressing root causes rather than just symptoms
3 min readNature
root causesunderlying needsdeeper worktrauma