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Cleaning House During a Crisis: Silence Your Negativity Committee
Cleaning House During a Crisis: Silence Your Negativity Committee
Cleaning House During a Crisis: Silence Your Negativity Committee
Monday 8th June 2020
Discover how to quiet your inner critic and find peace in recovery with Michael Graubart's tips on gratitude and meditation.
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Get the buttons here!Quieting the Chaos: Tips to Tame Your Inner Critic
There's no reason to go through all the work of getting and staying sober only to have those negative internal voices pounding away at you relentlessly.
Ever feel like your mind is a noisy, critical mess, especially during tough times? In this episode of 'Recovery Road', host William Moyers chats with author Michael Graubart about taming that relentless negativity committee in our heads. Graubart's advice comes from his book 'Three Simple Rules: Uncomplicating Life in Recovery', where he shares practical tips to help silence those internal critics that love to make life miserable.
He suggests a simple yet powerful exercise: jot down every negative thought for a day. You might be surprised by how much self-criticism you carry around! Another tip? Fire your negativity committee. Ask yourself, 'What have they ever done for me?' If the answer is nothing, it's time to let them go. Graubart also highlights the power of starting your day with gratitude. Creating an email gratitude group can keep you and your friends focused on the positive.
And don’t forget meditation! It's a fantastic way to replace that river of negative chatter with calm and peace. This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you simplify your recovery journey and find some much-needed mental tranquility.