questioneverything wrote:Richard, also a nice theory, and it has the advantage of being nearly impossible to disprove (or prove for that matter). I would say that if that was all I was doing, I would hardly need to take the time and trouble to come here to do it.
Sometimes I celebrate Easter. Here in China that isn't a thing, so this year I'm not doing anything to observe the holiday. Enjoy your Easter weekend.
I'm not sure that there is a need for you or anyone to prove or disprove my observation. It is simply a potential explanation for you to consider. It is not uncommon for people to self-sabotage. And it actually isn't that hard to prove. There is plenty of research on the subject under concepts like self-efficacy, self-regulation and goal theory.
And when I say it is not uncommon, I mean that all of us self-sabotage to some degree. It isn't a matter of if, but rather a matter of how often or when and the degree to which this negatively impacts our lives.
Your goal is to find a solution to insomnia which you say you have had since childhood. What has kept you from achieving your goal? Given the length of time you have had this issue, it is highly unlikely that you have never gotten in the way of your own progress.
Anyway, I'm off to deal with my own self-sabotage/self-regulation issues. I have a deadline to meet and playing on UCF is just a fun distraction. Happy Easter.