Ways To Understand Why You Act The Way You Do, Even If It’s Normal For You!

Hi again, my family, friends, foes, fiends, and funky folks!

Ever stop and wonder why you do some of the things you do? Like, why do you procrastinate with doing things, when you know you shouldn’t, or why certain people just irritate the hell out of you for no real, logical reason? Or maybe why do you keep repeating the same patterns — whether in relationships, work, or even the way you handle stress — even when they don’t work for you very well?

Well, guess what? You’re not broken. You’re not weird. You’re just, well, abundantly… human. And today, we’re diving into the why is that behind your actions — so you can understand yourself better, make changes if you want, or just give yourself a break when and if needed.

The Brain’s Shortcut: Habits & Patterns

Our brains love efficiency. They create neural pathways — like mental superhighways — for repeated thoughts and behaviors. The more you do something, the stronger that pathway gets. That’s why habits (good or bad) feel automatic, and are hard as hell to break.

• Example: If you always reach for sweets or snacks when stressed, your brain has wired itself to associate stress with food for relief.
• Solution? Rewiring takes awareness AND repetition. Replace the snack with a walk, deep breathing, or even a quick music break (hey, I won’t judge which music you use, but, I am the “Dean of…