7 Essential Tips for Maintaining Sobriety with Jodie Stevens
Episode Overview
Know your emotions to identify and manage triggers. Build a support network through meetings, therapy, or trusted friends. Embrace serenity and understand what you can and cannot control. Find new hobbies to replace old habits. Seek help when you feel overwhelmed.
It's hard to stop their addiction because they don't really know what their triggers are or why they were using in the first place.
In this episode of 'Genuine Life Recovery', Jodie Stevens shares seven essential tips to help you maintain sobriety. Jodie kicks off with a personal anecdote about her newfound love for bird watching, setting a light-hearted tone before diving into the meat of the discussion. She acknowledges that getting sober is one thing, but staying sober can be a whole different challenge.
Through her own experiences and professional insights, Jodie offers practical strategies that cover everything from understanding your emotions to finding new hobbies. She emphasises the importance of self-awareness, which helps you identify triggers and manage them effectively. Jodie also talks about the value of seeking help and building a support network, whether through AA meetings, therapy, or trusted friends.
Another key point she makes is about embracing serenity and surrendering control, recognising that some things are beyond our control and that's okay. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone on the journey to sobriety or supporting someone who is. Jodie's candid sharing and practical advice make this a must-listen for those looking to build a sustainable, alcohol-free life.