Breaking the Habit of Squabbling: Emotional Sobriety Rule #3
Episode Overview
Squabbling is a sign of childish behaviour. Emotional triggers often stem from unresolved childhood beliefs. Recognising emotionally triggered behaviours can help break the habit of fighting. Emotional Sobriety involves understanding and applying various rules, such as perspective and suffering. Achieving emotional stability leads to healthier relationships.
If I'm fighting, I'm being childish.
Ever wondered why you find yourself squabbling over trivial matters? In this engaging episode of 'Levelheaded Talk', Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero tackle the third rule of Emotional Sobriety (EMSO) – squabbling. They explore how these petty arguments are often rooted in childish behaviour and emotional triggers from our past. Dr. Vitz explains that while physical self-defence is sometimes necessary, emotional squabbles are usually a sign of immature reactions to perceived threats.
By recognising these moments, you can understand that such behaviours are linked to unresolved childhood beliefs and emotional floods. The hosts also connect this rule to the first two EMSO rules – perspective and suffering – showing how they interrelate to help you achieve emotional sobriety. Tune in to gain insights on breaking the habit of squabbling and fostering healthier, more mature relationships.
Don't miss out on learning how to catch yourself in emotionally triggered behaviours and move towards a more emotionally stable life.