STRAIGHTEN UP
YOUR REPEATING PATTERN
RESULTS ARE IN…
Looks like your partner in crime is…
THE SCROLLER
“Your go-to pattern is distraction. You’re the kind of person who knows a lot about a lot of things — mostly because your brain is constantly scanning for something to latch onto. News, memes, reels, to-do lists, even deep dives into obscure YouTube rabbit holes — anything but sitting with the discomfort of what’s really going on underneath.
At some point, distraction became a kind of balm. It softened the edges of what was too overwhelming to feel or face. And it worked — until it didn’t..…”
When things get too much, you scroll to stay calm.
Let’s be real though - this isn’t a flaw, its an adaption.
This part of you formed for a reason. It’s helped you cope, stay safe and make it through life when things got overwhelming.
It’s not broken — it’s brilliant and it’s probably pretty bloody tired too.
How this pattern shows up
When overwhelm creeps in or emotions start bubbling up, The Scroller part of you takes the wheel. Anything to avoid the discomfort.
You might:
Reach for your phone without even realising it
Fill every spare moment with podcasts, social media scrolling or even background noise
Avoid slowing down because stillness feels edgy or unfamiliar
Overbook yourself so you don’t have to face what’s underneath
Numb out with distractions that leave you feeling kind of… flat
This isn’t about laziness — it’s self-protection, cleverly disguised as multitasking.
What it’s trying to protect?
The Scroller steps in to help you avoid feelings that might feel too big, too messy or just inconvenient. It’s trying to create a buffer between you and the stuff that hurts.
It’s protecting you from:
Emotional intensity you don’t feel ready to face
Boredom that reveals deeper discomfort
The vulnerability of being truly present
The fear of “what if I stop and it all catches up with me?”
It’s not the enemy — it’s just scared you’ll be swallowed whole by what’s inside.
How it might be holding you back
When distraction becomes the default, it can:
Keep you disconnected from your feelings and needs
Drain your focus, energy and sense of momentum
Make rest feel elusive (even when you’re technically doing “nothing”)
Block the deeper clarity that comes from stillness
Create guilt or shame about “wasting time,” which only fuels the cycle
You’re not broken, you’re just protecting something tender.
The superpower behind the pattern
When it’s not in overdrive, your Scroller side brings real gifts.
You’ve got:
A creative, fast-moving mind that makes connections others miss
An openness to learning, exploring and new ideas
A knack for spotting trends, finding solutions and adapting quickly
A deep desire to understand - yourself, others and the world
A sense of humour and perspective that cuts through heaviness
You’re not checked out — you’re just trying to find a way to stay here that doesn’t feel too much.
How to work with it differently
This isn’t about quitting screens cold turkey or becoming a monk. It’s about building your capacity to be with yourself, even in the quiet.
Try this:
Notice when you reach for distraction. Pause. What’s happening in your body?
Name the urge. “I want to scroll because this moment feels… a bit much.”
Check what’s underneath. Is it boredom? Sadness? Anxiety? Just name it.
Offer yourself support. Can you stay with it for 10 seconds before reaching for the phone?
Experiment with tiny pauses. Even one breath. One real pause is a win.
Stillness isn’t the enemy — it’s the space where truth can land.
Hmm… doesn’t quite fit?
No big deal - quizzes aren’t crystal balls. If this one missed the mark, check out the other patterns. Yours might be just one scroll away 😉
