02:00pm Monday, 20 Apr
Ask A Therapist: The Identity Loop: You Don’t Behave Your Way Into Change
With Danielle A. Vann
Most people try to change their behavior and then wonder why it doesn’t last.
Because behavior doesn’t lead identity—identity leads behavior.
In this session, we’ll break down how your self-concept shapes your patterns, why change feels inconsistent, and how concepts like cognitive dissonance and self-consistency keep you returning to who you believe you are.
We’ll also explore why affirmations often fail—not because they don’t work, but because they don’t feel true to your system.
You’ll Learn:
* Why behavior change fails without identity alignment
* How your brain protects self-consistency
* The real reason affirmations don’t stick
* How to begin shifting identity at the root level
* Identify the beliefs driving your current patterns
* Spot where you’re acting *out of alignment* with self-concept
* Reframe identity in a way your nervous system can accept
* Build change from congruence
Look forward to bring with you!