Recovery Rocks
Recovery Rocks
Episode 98: Episode 98: Destination Addiction
Episode 98: Episode 98: Destination Addiction
Episode 98: Episode 98: Destination Addiction
Friday 3rd December 2021
Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara unpack destination addiction and the pursuit of self-improvement in Episode 98 of 'Recovery Rocks'. Embrace living in the present.
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Get the buttons here!Chasing Perfection: The Pitfalls of Destination Addiction
Attaining that kind of goal is not something that brings happiness, or is not? And like that advice sticks with me Today, because you know I still I exercise regularly, but my body doesn't look the way that I think it should.
Ever caught yourself thinking, 'If only I could achieve this one thing, everything would be perfect'? In Episode 98 of 'Recovery Rocks', co-hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara tackle the concept of destination addiction. This is the idea that achieving a certain goal or reaching a specific future event will solve all life's problems. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. Instead, this mindset can lead to anxiety, depression, and even addiction.
Lisa and Tawny share their personal battles with destination addiction, reflecting on how they once believed that hitting certain milestones would make them happy. But they’ve learned that constantly chasing an idealized version of themselves only led to feeling 'never good enough'. Now, they focus on living in the present, finding joy in the journey rather than the destination. They remind us that happiness isn’t a future event; it’s something to be cultivated every day.
Plus, their Music Minute features tunes from Bleachers and John Lennon, adding a rock-and-roll twist to their heartfelt conversation. So, if you’ve ever felt trapped by your own aspirations, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on embracing the here and now.