Valerie Ricchuito
Valerie Ricchuito
Stop Comparing Dammit!
Stop Comparing Dammit!
Stop Comparing Dammit!
Wednesday 19th June 2019
Valerie Ricchuito discusses the dangers of comparing yourself to others in recovery and shares how gratitude and self-focus can aid your journey.
22 minutes
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Author:
Valerie Ricchuito
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Stop the Comparison Game: Valerie's Raw Take on Recovery
You don't have to be malicious and jealous, because we're all working so hard and instead of comparing, just focus on yourself and be appreciative of where you are.
Ever find yourself stuck in the comparison trap, measuring your progress against others and feeling like you always come up short? In this episode of 'Valorious', Valerie Ricchuito gets real about the pitfalls of comparing yourself to others during recovery.
With her signature blend of dark humor and unfiltered honesty, Valerie dives into her own experiences, from the days when she tried to seem 'cool' by making out with everyone, to feeling like a failure in rehab because others seemed to be advancing faster. But here's the kicker: Valerie realized that everyone's journey is different. Those people she envied hadn't lived through her struggles, and she hadn't lived through theirs.
She learned that focusing on her own path and being grateful for where she was made all the difference. Valerie stresses that jealousy and resentment only hold you back. Instead, she encourages listeners to appreciate their own progress and understand that recovery is a unique process for everyone. She also touches on the daily battles with addiction and cravings, and how acceptance and gratitude can be powerful allies in the fight.
So, if you're tired of feeling inadequate by comparing yourself to others, tune in to this episode. Valerie's raw and relatable insights might just be the reminder you need to focus on your own journey and celebrate how far you've come.