Pattern Interruption

Repeatedly noticing a pattern as it happens gives a person the ability to interrupt blame, defensiveness, and emotional reactivity before they become action. Developing awareness of one’s own patterns can shift behavior from unconscious repetition to conscious choice. Awareness after the fact is useful, but awareness during the unfolding moment enables change. Patterns should be recognized before they escalate into habitual behavior. The strongest point of intervention is before a pattern fully plays out.