Balancing Sobriety: One Day at a Time vs. Never Again
Episode Overview
Balancing 'one day at a time' with 'I'll never use again' is crucial for long-term sobriety. Daily choices are vital in shaping your future recovery. A growth mindset, humility, gratitude, and integrity are foundational in recovery. Future pacing can create stress; focus on manageable daily goals. Sobriety doesn't promise a better life; it's up to you to create it.
Sobriety promises you nothing about a better life. That is up to you to create.
Balancing the long-term goal of 'I'll never use again' with the daily mantra of 'one day at a time' is at the heart of this episode of From Sobriety To Recovery. Jesse Mogle dives into the intricate dance between staying sober today and planning for a future free from addiction. He explores how focusing on today's choices can pave the way for a better tomorrow, while also acknowledging the mental gymnastics that come with long-term commitments to sobriety.
Using personal anecdotes and philosophical musings, Jesse highlights the importance of a growth mindset, humility, gratitude, and integrity in recovery. You'll hear about the challenges of early sobriety, the stress of future pacing, and how to manage the overwhelming feelings that can arise when thinking too far ahead. Jesse's engaging style and light humour make complex topics like cognitive functions and temporal judgments accessible and relatable.
He also shares insights from psychological research, underscoring how our perception of time can influence our recovery journey. Whether you're new to sobriety or a seasoned veteran, this episode offers valuable perspectives on making daily decisions that benefit your long-term goals. So, if you're looking to understand how to balance living in the moment with planning for a sober future, this episode is a must-listen.
Remember, every day is an opportunity to take responsibility for your choices and shape the life you desire.