Connor Duffy
Connor Duffy
3 Tips For Dealing With Fear
3 Tips For Dealing With Fear
3 Tips For Dealing With Fear
Friday 10th May 2024
Connor Duffy shares three essential tips for overcoming fear and embracing change on your journey to sobriety in this episode of The Sober Plug.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth.
- Worst-case scenarios rarely happen as imagined.
- Mental preparation can help overcome fears.
- Ask yourself what will happen if you don't change.
- Continual avoidance leads to long-term suffering.
Growth and comfort do not live on the same block
Change can be terrifying, especially when you're trying to break free from addiction. In this episode of The Sober Plug, host Connor Duffy dives into the heart of fear and offers three practical tips to help you overcome it. Connor explains that humans are creatures of habit, often clinging to routines—even unhealthy ones—because they provide a sense of comfort. But what if embracing discomfort could lead to growth?
Connor likens this process to going to the gym: just as lifting heavier weights helps build muscle, facing fears head-on helps build emotional strength. He encourages you to challenge your fears by imagining the worst-case scenarios and preparing for them mentally. This way, you'll often find that reality is much less daunting than your imagination makes it out to be. Connor also stresses the importance of asking yourself what will happen if you don't change.
By continually putting off necessary changes, you risk long-term suffering and stagnation. Connor's straightforward and compassionate advice is aimed at helping you take those first steps towards a healthier, sober life. If you're struggling with addiction, this episode offers not just tips but a heartfelt push to face your fears and embrace the journey of recovery.