Connor Duffy

The Sober Plug

Connor Duffy

  • Control Your Emotions Or They Will Control You

Control Your Emotions Or They Will Control You

Friday 7th June 2024

Connor Duffy discusses the importance of emotional control in sobriety, sharing practical tips and personal stories to help you stay on track.
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22 minutes
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The Sober Plug
Author:
Connor Duffy
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
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Mastering Emotional Control in Sobriety with Connor Duffy

Episode Overview

  • Sobriety is about more than just abstaining from substances; it's about emotional growth.
  • Learning to control your emotions is crucial for long-term recovery.
  • Shift your perspective to see challenges as opportunities for growth.
  • Adopt the mindset of a thermostat, controlling your reactions regardless of external events.
  • Understand that not everything that seems negative is actually bad for you in the long run.
If we start to adopt that victim mentality and we look at things happening to us instead of for us, we're already at a massive disadvantage
In this episode of The Sober Plug, Connor Duffy dives into the essential topic of emotional control in sobriety. Connor shares his personal journey and emphasises that sobriety isn't just about abstaining from substances; it's about emotional growth and character development. He discusses how our emotions can lead us to make poor decisions and how learning to control them is vital for long-term recovery.
Connor uses relatable anecdotes and metaphors, like comparing ourselves to thermostats instead of thermometers, to illustrate how we can manage our reactions to external events. He also touches on the importance of shifting our perspective and understanding that not everything that seems negative is actually bad for us in the long run. Connor's candid approach and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to strengthen their emotional resilience on the path to sobriety.
Tune in to gain insights on how to better manage your emotions and improve your life, one day at a time.
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