break the cycle

break the cycle

To not participate in dysfunctional and/or unhealthy behavior. Often, such behavior is commonplace in one's family, and the person breaking the cycle does so to keep it from continuing through future generations. I don't drink at all because I come from a long line of alcoholics, and I am determined to break the cycle! You need to break the cycle of procrastination, Michael. It is seriously starting to affect your grades.
See also: break, cycle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cycle
  • I wouldn't put it past (someone)
  • I wouldn't put it past somebody
  • wouldn't put it past someone
  • example
  • a good example is the best sermon
  • hardball
  • code of practice
  • practice
  • sexual misconduct
References in periodicals archive
To break the cycle of leadership more concerned with themselves and their political base, at the expense of the country, its citizens and the reforms that are needed to move BiH forward.
David Jamieson, the West Midland Police and Crime Commissioner, said investment was needed to "break the cycle of crime".
"Supporting schemes such as these, helps to break the cycle of violence and get exoffenders back into work."
We must break the cycle of impunity that fuels grievances on all sides, and so we must all call for effective law enforcement to arrest and prosecute criminal actors.
"The IMPACT Award is given to an extraordinary person or organization that achieves profound and fundamental impact in helping people break the cycle of homelessness in our community.
Responses to Terrorism: Can Psychosocial Approaches Break the Cycle of Violence?
BRITISH Transport Police officers are trying to break the cycle of crime with a special surgery at a busy commuter rail station.
I feel I broke the cycle, and when you get to break the cycle, you don't go back," he added.
The founder of a foundation set up to break the cycle of poverty in Bangladesh slums, Maria Conceicao, is looking for volunteers to join her latest fund-raising expedition - to Everest.
Deitz presents Break the Cycle: Healing From An Abusive Relationship, a straightforward guide to ending an abusive or destructive relationship and rebuilding one's life.
Mike Furze, regional director of maintenance for North Tyneside based Kier, said: "It is vital for companies to invest in the future generation if we want to break the cycle.
Crucially, they also help to break the cycle of poverty across the region.
To help break the cycle of domestic violence, Hissyfit is partnering with Beauty Cares, a non-profit organization that benefits victims of domestic abuse, through an integrated Face-book campaign.
President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden highlighted the administration's unprecedented coordination and cooperation across the entire government to protect victims of domestic and sexual violence and enable survivors to break the cycle of abuse.