Expectations: The leading cause of disappointment
Expectations: The leading cause of disappointment

From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast

Ep #258 - The holidays trigger anchors in our lives set down by unfulfilled expectations from past holiday experiences. We have expectations set all over our lives. Some are real and pertinent, like fidelity in a romantic relationship or trust in a f...

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32:08•22 Dec 2023

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From Sobriety To Recovery: An Addiction Recovery Podcast

Jesse Mogle

Sobriety and Recovery, what’s the difference? Deciding to get sober is not the same as being in active-recovery. In 2017, after 22-years in active-addiction, Jesse Mogle limped into treatment and sprinted away from his addictions. Starting his journey that is continuously changing his life, that of long-term addiction recovery, was something he wanted for years and battled with internally since the day of his first binge-drinking blackout. Developing a growth mindset, healthily processing emotions and releasing negative ones, embracing connections in relationships, forgiving yourself and others, and creating a life you don’t need to escape from - all of these, and more, are part of fostering YOUR best life through YOUR addiction recovery program. Join Jesse as he shares his journey of long-term recovery and that of other’s through lived experiences, life/recovery coaching, and most importantly, support.

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Letting Go of Expectations: Finding Peace in Recovery

Episode Overview

The impact of unmet expectations during the holiday season
Encouraging listeners to release unrealistic expectations
Exploring the role of expectations in triggering disappointment
Insights on embracing the present moment and finding gratitude
Personal experiences and reflections on navigating expectations

“Expectations, the leading cause of disappointment. When we place these expectations on other people on the holidays, we put a tremendous amount of pressure on them to behave and act in a certain way that works for us, that makes us happy.”

Expectations can be a tricky beast, especially during the holiday season. In this thought-provoking episode of 'From Sobriety To Recovery', Jesse Mogle dives into how our expectations often set us up for disappointment. Drawing from his own experiences and those of others, Jesse unpacks the emotional baggage that comes with expecting too much from ourselves and those around us.

He paints a vivid picture of how unspoken and unrealistic expectations can strain relationships and fuel self-criticism, leading to a downward spiral of negative emotions. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Jesse offers practical advice on how to let go of these burdensome expectations and embrace the present moment. He encourages listeners to find gratitude in everyday experiences, even the small ones.

This episode is a heartfelt guide for anyone looking to navigate the choppy waters of recovery with a bit more grace and a lot less stress. Perfect for those who want to transform their approach to sobriety and find peace amidst the chaos.

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