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Six Tips for Avoiding Personalization and Blame
Six Tips for Avoiding Personalization and Blame
Thursday 4th August 2022
Learn six practical tips to avoid personalization and blame from Dr. Michael G. Wetter and Eileen Baley's book, What Went Right, on 'Recovery Road'.
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Welcome to Recovery Road, a podcast from Hazelden Publishing. Here you'll find the best thoughts, excerpts, and reflections from our most popular resources. These words, feelings, and insights from wo...(view more)
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Get the buttons here!Shifting Blame and Self-Doubt: Six Practical Tips to Reframe Your Thoughts
Finding a balance between personalization and blame involves your self-esteem. Blame is intricately linked to low self-esteem. When you constantly blame others, you're inwardly telling yourself that you're incapable of handling or changing a situation.
Feeling weighed down by guilt and self-blame? This episode of 'Recovery Road' might just be the pick-me-up you need. Host William C. Moyers shares an insightful excerpt from Dr. Michael G. Wetter and Eileen Baley's book, *What Went Right*. The authors break down six straightforward tips to help you steer clear of personalization and blame, two common traps that can sabotage your self-esteem and recovery journey.
Personalization happens when you take on responsibility for things beyond your control, while blaming others lets you dodge accountability but leaves you feeling powerless. Instead, Wetter and Baley advocate for a balanced approach: take ownership of your actions without being overly harsh on yourself. Focus on finding solutions rather than getting stuck in the blame game. This episode is packed with practical advice to help you reframe your thoughts and improve your self-worth.
Perfect for anyone looking to break free from self-defeating patterns and move towards a healthier mindset.