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#101: Worry Less, Live More: Finding Peace in Sobriety
#101: Worry Less, Live More: Finding Peace in Sobriety
#101: Worry Less, Live More: Finding Peace in Sobriety
Friday 20th September 2024
Tim Phillips shares practical strategies for recognising and managing worry in recovery, helping you shift from anxiety to action and reclaim your peace.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise worry as a mental distortion.
- Focus on what you can control, like daily actions and mindset.
- Let go of unnecessary fears about the future.
- Use positive actions to crowd out worries.
- Remember that worry can keep alcohol on your mind.
"Worry is like watching a bad movie in your head, one where everything goes wrong",
Ever find yourself stuck in a loop of worry, especially on your sobriety journey? In this episode of The Sober and Happy Podcast, Tim Phillips tackles the ever-present issue of worry and its impact on those in recovery. Tim shares his own experiences and practical strategies for recognising and managing worry, helping you shift from anxiety to action. Worry can be a major roadblock, stealing not just your peace but also your progress and energy.
Tim's relatable anecdotes—like the time he almost talked himself out of attending a social event due to worry—highlight how common this issue is and how it can be overcome. He discusses the importance of focusing on what you can control, such as your daily actions and mindset, and letting go of unnecessary fears. Tim also touches on the fear of relapse, sharing how constant worry about drinking can ironically keep alcohol on your mind.
Instead, he encourages listeners to focus on positive actions and habits that crowd out those worries. Imagine your mind as a garden; if you plant seeds of gratitude and healthy habits, there’s less room for the weeds of worry. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone on the path to sobriety. So, why let worry steal your joy?
Tune in to find out how to reclaim your peace and live more fully in your recovery journey.