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Tim Phillips
#104: Overcoming Addiction By Reframing Your Thoughts
#104: Overcoming Addiction By Reframing Your Thoughts
#104: Overcoming Addiction By Reframing Your Thoughts
Friday 11th October 2024
Tim Phillips shares how reframing thoughts can help break addiction's hold. Learn practical steps to challenge limiting beliefs and find freedom.
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Episode Overview
- Identify and challenge limiting beliefs about addiction.
- Understand how emotional attachments can reinforce addictive behaviours.
- Experiment with new, healthier behaviours to replace old patterns.
- Celebrate small victories to reinforce positive changes.
- Use practical steps to reframe thoughts and enhance your sober life.
Your beliefs shape your reality. If you believe you need alcohol to function, that will be your reality.
Ever thought that your addiction is tied to your identity or memories? In this episode of The Sober and Happy Podcast, Tim Phillips explores how reframing your thoughts can help break the mental chains of addiction. Drawing from his decade-long journey in sobriety, Tim shares practical steps to challenge and change limiting beliefs that keep you stuck. He starts with a touching story about his friend Terri, who struggles with quitting smoking because it reminds her of her late mother.
This emotional attachment is something many of us can relate to, whether it’s smoking, drinking, or another habit. Tim dives into how our brains form associations and how these old patterns can be rewired for a healthier life. He uses relatable metaphors, like comparing addiction to outdated software that needs an upgrade. By identifying and challenging these beliefs, experimenting with new behaviours, and celebrating small wins, you can start to create new, healthier patterns.
Whether you’re just starting your recovery journey or looking for ways to enhance your sober life, this episode offers valuable tools and insights. Ready to reframe your thoughts and find freedom? This episode is a must-listen!