Nelson H.
Nelson H.
6,000 reasons per day to stay sober
6,000 reasons per day to stay sober
6,000 reasons per day to stay sober
Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Nelson H. explores how many thoughts we have daily and their impact on sobriety, sharing tips on managing mental chatter in 'LOL Sober'.
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Nelson H.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!The Power of Thought: Nelson H. on Managing Mental Chatter in Sobriety
I find recovery-based thoughts tend to immediately begin to pour in within like seconds of me starting to get into a rut and I'll go from a bad thought, plus the retaliation that I might need, into like seconds of nonstop thoughts about forgiveness.
Ever wondered how many thoughts race through your mind each day? In this episode of 'LOL Sober', Nelson H. takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of human thought. After reading an athlete's autobiography that mentioned humans have between 2,000 to 3,000 thoughts daily, Nelson found himself diving into a Google rabbit hole. The result? A discovery that scientists actually debate this number, with some estimates reaching up to 80,000 thoughts per day!
That's more than one thought per second—mind-blowing, right? Nelson doesn't just stop at the numbers. He explores what exactly constitutes a thought and how these countless mental whispers impact our sobriety. Ever had a single email from a co-worker spiral into a series of escalating thoughts, from replying immediately to imagining dramatic confrontations? Nelson shares how such spirals can lead to resentment and negativity, especially when you're navigating recovery. But it's not all doom and gloom.
Nelson brings his signature humor and practical advice to the table, discussing how consuming positive media can be a powerful tool for recovery. He also dives into the role of forgiveness in breaking negative thought patterns. Imagine forgiving yourself and others as a way to hit the reset button on your mental chatter—sounds liberating, doesn’t it? This episode is perfect for anyone looking to understand their mental landscape better and find practical ways to manage it in sobriety.
Nelson's blend of science, personal anecdotes, and humor makes this a must-listen for anyone on the journey to recovery.