Tim
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#26: How To Become Happy About Being Sober
#26: How To Become Happy About Being Sober
#26: How To Become Happy About Being Sober
Friday 14th April 2023
Join Tim on The Sober and Happy Podcast as he explores shifting focus from sobriety days to lasting joy and fulfillment in recovery.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Tim shares his personal journey from sobriety without fulfillment to a life filled with joy and happiness
- External conditions only provide temporary boosts in mood, emphasizing the importance of raising the happiness thermostat permanently
- Tips for long-term happiness and the significance of self-identity and positive influences
- Insightful discussion on shifting focus from sobriety days to joy and fulfillment
- Empowering listeners to take control of their happiness and live a fulfilling life beyond just being sober
We must concentrate on the things that will raise our happiness thermostat permanently. We will still have highs and lows. However, when we return to our baseline, that will be higher.
Ever wondered if sobriety alone is enough to make you happy? Tim from 'The Sober and Happy Podcast' dives into this very question. With over ten years of sobriety under his belt, Tim shares his journey from simply being sober to living a life brimming with joy and fulfillment. He poses a thought-provoking question: If you measure the success of your recovery by your level of happiness rather than the number of sober days, how would you rate yourself?
Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Tim reveals how he realized that external events only provided temporary happiness. He emphasizes the need to raise your 'happiness thermostat' permanently. In this episode, Tim discusses the importance of self-identity and surrounding yourself with positive influences. Tune in to learn how you can transform your life from merely sober to genuinely happy.