Mindshift Monday: Untangling Emotions for Better Recovery with Matt Gardiner
A collapsed distinction occurs when a person is not distinguishing between two emotions/beliefs/concepts. The collapse of the two emotions/beliefs/concepts is often a barrier to moving the person forward
Ever feel like your emotions are all tangled up, making it hard to move forward? In this episode of Mindshift Monday, Matt Gardiner takes a deep dive into the concept of 'collapsed distinctions'. He explains how merging two emotions or beliefs can create roadblocks in our recovery journey. Drawing from his own experiences, Matt talks about how he had to untangle his feelings about alcohol and certain activities to make real progress in his sobriety.
It's not just about identifying these emotional overlaps but also about redefining what these activities mean to you. Matt highlights the importance of journaling and mapping out your emotions as tools to help you navigate through these complexities. He encourages listeners to confront their own collapsed distinctions and find new ways to view their recovery activities. If you're looking for practical advice and personal stories that resonate, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to gain some valuable insights on how to clear emotional clutter and move forward in your recovery journey.