Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Recovery
Episode Overview
Understanding and managing emotions is key to recovery. Self-awareness helps recognise emotional triggers. Empathy builds stronger relationships. Internal motivation is more sustainable than external rewards. High emotional intelligence improves decision-making and conflict resolution.
If you can control and understand your emotions, there is nothing that will stand in your way for your recovery.
In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu Robinson dives into the world of emotional intelligence and its crucial role in addiction recovery and personal growth. Blu, a seasoned mental health therapist and addiction counsellor, breaks down the key components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills, and motivation. He shares his personal experiences and professional insights to illustrate how understanding and managing emotions can significantly impact one's recovery journey and relationships.
Blu emphasises the importance of recognising emotional triggers, practising empathy, and maintaining internal motivation over external rewards. He also touches on the challenges of self-regulation and the benefits of having a high emotional intelligence, such as improved decision-making and better conflict resolution. This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to enhance their emotional intelligence and apply it to their recovery process.
Don't miss out on Blu's practical tips and heartfelt reflections - it's an episode that could make a real difference in your journey.