Embracing Gratitude on the Road to Sobriety
Episode Overview
Gratitude follows action, not feelings. It's hard to be both grateful and anxious at the same time. Sobriety enhances the ability to appreciate good things. Defining what gratitude means personally is important. Practical tips for making gratitude a daily practice.
It's hard to be grateful and anxious at the same time.
Mike and Glenn are back in the Sober.Coffee Shop, chatting about the transformative power of gratitude. This episode dives into how doing 'the next right thing' has led them to a place of confidence and appreciation. They explore the idea that thankfulness follows action, not feelings, and how it's hard to be both grateful and anxious at the same time. Their conversation is sprinkled with personal anecdotes, making the concept of gratitude relatable and engaging.
From 'Gratitude Pete' to the importance of defining what gratitude means to each individual, Mike and Glenn offer practical insights and share their own journeys of recognising and embracing gratitude in their lives. They discuss how sobriety has sharpened their ability to see and appreciate the good things around them, which were once masked by addiction. The episode is filled with humour, warmth, and real talk about the ups and downs of maintaining a grateful mindset.
Whether you're on your own path to recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable takeaways on cultivating gratitude as a tool for a healthier, happier life. Tune in to hear Mike and Glenn's heartfelt reflections and practical tips on making gratitude a daily practice.