Patrick Fox
Patrick Fox
167. Compassion vs Excuses: How to Use Compassion For Accountability
167. Compassion vs Excuses: How to Use Compassion For Accountability
167. Compassion vs Excuses: How to Use Compassion For Accountability
Friday 20th September 2024
Discover how self-compassion can help you develop accountability and personal growth in your journey to rethink alcohol with Patrick Fox.
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Get the buttons here!Compassion vs Excuses: How Self-Kindness Fuels Accountability
Episode Overview
- Compassion is about acknowledging your humanity and learning from mistakes.
- Self-compassion helps develop accountability and personal growth.
- Language plays a crucial role in how we perceive our actions.
- The compassionate pause technique can create space between urges and actions.
- Using mantras can help keep you grounded during challenging times.
Compassion leads to accountability, not avoidance
Ever wondered if being kind to yourself means you're just making excuses for your drinking habits? In this episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox dives into the often misunderstood difference between compassion and excuses. Patrick explains that true compassion is about recognising your humanity and learning from your mistakes, rather than giving yourself a free pass. He shares practical strategies to practise self-compassion, which in turn helps develop accountability and personal growth.
Through personal anecdotes and relatable examples, Patrick shows how self-compassion can be a powerful tool in your journey to rethink alcohol. You'll hear about the importance of language, the power of a compassionate pause, and how a simple mantra can keep you grounded. If you've ever found yourself thinking you need to be tougher on yourself to stop drinking, this episode will give you a fresh perspective.
Patrick's relatable style and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol. So, why not give yourself a break and tune in? You might find that being kind to yourself is the key to real change.