Old Patterns Keep Repeating: I Thought I’d Already Dealt With This (Clarity Series 2)
About the Creator
Dana Mitchell has 34+ years in HR, Training & Leadership Development with experience in Reiki, Akashic Records, NLP, EFT, hypnosis & mindset coaching. She helps people navigate life's in-between moments: career shifts, relationships, new chapters.
Journey Description
I Thought I’d Already Dealt With This
Why change brings the old stuff back up, and how to stay steady instead of getting pulled off course.
When life shifts, even in a good way, familiar thoughts and old stories have a way of resurfacing. It can feel like sliding backward right when something new is forming. It isn’t going backward. It’s being in the middle of change, somewhere between what was and what’s forming.
This journey works as a stand-alone or as the second in the clarity series, following When Nothing Is Wrong — But Something Feels Off. It walks through the quiet pitfalls that tend to show up during change, as signals to understand rather than problems to fix. Each session offers simple explanations, real-life examples, and a little room to reflect, so you can keep moving forward without losing your footing.
In this journey, you’ll explore:
How to do an honest check-in on where you are now, not where you think you should be Why old stories resurface right when something new is forming How staying busy can be a way to feel better rather than move forward How to tell when self-talk is steadying you and when it’s just reacting How to let your next step take shape without forcing a plan
Journey Tracks
Introduction: Staying Present in the Face of Change
Where am I really?
When change begins, it’s easy to skip past where you are and jump to where you think you should be. This session offers a simple, honest check-in so you can see what feels steady, unsettled, or shifting right now.
Here We Go Again: When Old Stories Resurface
Old stories often come back during change because you’re between what was and what’s forming, not because you’re going backward. Learn to spot them without alarm so they stop quietly steering your choices.
When Action Is About Feeling Better, Not Moving Forward
Staying busy can feel productive, even when it’s really a way to escape discomfort. This session helps you tell the difference between movement that moves you forward and movement that just keeps you busy.
When Self-Talk Sounds Convincing
During change, self-talk often gets louder and more convincing. Explore why some thoughts sound logical even when they’re rooted in fear, and how to pause before reacting.
Your Next Step: Allowing More
Clarity rarely arrives as a big, obvious moment. It shows up quietly, as relief, curiosity, or a sense of steadiness. This final session helps you take your next step without forcing a plan.
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