I usually break that cycle by going even FURTHER out of my comfort zone. Does not always work, but because you get challenged with other items, sometimes you end up breaking the cycle without even noticing. And you learn new stuff along the way.

That being said, sometimes breaking the cycle is a question of "how much collateral damage" to others... including myself. Feelings wise or not.

Indaga... is my point... as much as you can when you can... things eventually reveal themselves.