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#87: Watch Out For These Distractions On Your Sober Journey
#87: Watch Out For These Distractions On Your Sober Journey
#87: Watch Out For These Distractions On Your Sober Journey
Friday 14th June 2024
Tim Phillips discusses common distractions that can derail your sobriety journey and offers practical tips for conserving energy and staying focused.
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Episode Overview
- Identify and eliminate energy-wasting habits.
- Practice positive self-talk to combat self-doubt.
- Evaluate and manage toxic relationships.
- Focus on the present rather than dwelling on the past.
- Create a productive routine to maintain stability.
Carrying around negative emotions is like carrying a heavy backpack everywhere you go.
Feeling like your sober journey is hitting a wall? In this episode of The Sober and Happy Podcast, Tim Phillips tackles the common distractions that can derail your path to sobriety. With over a decade of sobriety under his belt, Tim shares his personal experiences and the lessons he's learned along the way. From dealing with negative self-talk to managing toxic relationships, Tim provides practical advice to help you conserve your energy and stay focused on your recovery.
One major point Tim emphasises is the importance of avoiding energy-wasting habits and behaviours. He talks about how holding onto resentment and anger can drain your energy, likening it to carrying a heavy backpack everywhere you go. Instead, Tim suggests practising forgiveness—not to condone the actions that hurt you, but to free yourself from the burden of carrying that pain. Tim also dives into the impact of negative self-talk and self-doubt.
He shares his own struggles with this issue and offers tips on how to combat it through positive self-talk. According to Tim, recognising when you're engaging in negative self-talk is the first step towards breaking this harmful habit. Toxic relationships are another significant energy drainer discussed in the episode. Tim advises evaluating the relationships in your life and making changes where necessary.
This could mean setting healthy boundaries or even unfollowing certain people on social media to protect your mental well-being. Lastly, Tim touches on the pitfalls of dwelling on the past. He shares a personal anecdote about how reminiscing about past mistakes can lead to a spiral of regret and resentment. Instead, he encourages focusing on the present and future, using your energy to create a better life for yourself now.
This episode is packed with actionable tips and heartfelt advice that can help you stay on track in your sobriety journey. So, if you're looking for ways to boost your motivation and maintain focus, this episode is a must-listen. What energy wasters are holding you back? It's time to let them go and reclaim your energy for a happier, sober life.