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My Pattern & Next Step

Explore what happens before an everyday pattern, its impact, and a manageable alternative.

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Format
PDF · 1 pages · US Letter
Audience
Adults; personal reflection or guided use.
Time
About 5-25 minutes; follow the sheet
Cost
Free · No email required
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Inside this resource

  • Describe an everyday pattern and its impact.
  • Choose a different response and a practice time.

How to use it

  1. Choose a manageable everyday situation or fictional example.
  2. Work through the situation, response, and impact prompts.
  3. Make a small plan and return to it after trying.

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BREAKING THE BOND  /  FREE STARTER RESOURCE
My Pattern & Next Step
Take 10-15 minutes. Choose a manageable everyday pattern; use a fictional example if
preferred.
© 2026 Breaking the Bond | Personal and professional session use permitted.
Do not resell or redistribute the files. Educational reflection; not individualized treatment.
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1 / The situation
What happened just before the pattern showed up? Use observable details.
2 / My usual response
What did I think, feel, and do? What did the response help me get or avoid?
3 / The impact
What happened right away? What was the longer-term effect?
4 / A different next step
What small response would better fit my values? What support or obstacle should I plan for?
5 / My practice plan
When __________________ happens, I will __________________. I will review it on __________.
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