Matt Stevens
Matt Stevens
Recovery Burn Out Is Real
Recovery Burn Out Is Real
Recovery Burn Out Is Real
Monday 17th February 2025
Matt Stevens discusses 'Recovery Burnout' and offers tips on balancing your recovery journey without overwhelming yourself.
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Author:
Matt Stevens
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Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Focus on your own recovery first before helping others.
- Avoid overcommitting to recovery activities to prevent burnout.
- Recognise and manage addictive traits that may resurface in different forms.
- Attend meetings and engage with the community, but maintain balance.
- Understand that sustainable sobriety requires a slow and steady approach.
We have to guard our recovery as if our lives depend on it because our lives do depend on it
Feeling overwhelmed by your recovery journey? In this episode of My Sober Addiction, Matt Stevens tackles the reality of 'Recovery Burnout'. Matt dives into the common pitfalls that many in recovery face, especially the tendency to dive headfirst into helping others before securing their own sobriety. He shares personal anecdotes, including his own experiences with court-ordered rehab and the critical moments that led him to true recovery.
Matt stresses the importance of focusing on oneself first and not getting too involved in the recovery community too soon. He warns that overcommitting can lead to burnout and increase the risk of relapse. His advice? Take it slow, attend meetings, but don't let your addictive traits turn recovery into another obsession. This episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone on their sober journey.
So, if you're feeling the pressure or just need some guidance on balancing your recovery, this episode is a must-listen.