Episode Twenty-Nine: Perfectionism and the HolidaysEpisode Twenty-Nine: Perfectionism and the Holidays
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
The holidays place a magnifying glass on our experience: amplifying the good but sometimes also the bad. Here we touch on that, and explore further solutions to fighting back against our suffocating perfectionism. Allen’s new book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below) https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
40:53•29 Nov 2021
Holiday Perfectionism: Finding Balance and Emotional Sobriety
“A perfectionist is someone who is tortured because they believe that they're supposed to do everything perfectly and that to do something perfectly is, is, is less, is less than is less than ok.”
The holiday season often magnifies our experiences, bringing joy but also amplifying stress and unrealistic expectations. For those in recovery, this time of year can be particularly challenging. The pressure to create the perfect holiday can trigger unhealthy dependencies and unrealistic demands. In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', psychotherapists and best-selling authors Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger tackle the issue of perfectionism during the holidays and its impact on emotional sobriety.
They discuss how striving for perfection can undermine your recovery journey, and offer practical advice on maintaining emotional balance. By sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights, Thom and Dr. Berger provide a compassionate space for listeners to reflect on their own struggles with perfectionism. They delve into the roots of unhealthy dependence, emphasizing the importance of trial and error, acceptance, and forgiveness. The episode also highlights the role of individuality in fostering healthy relationships.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by holiday pressures, this episode offers valuable tools to help you maintain your emotional sobriety and enjoy the season without the weight of perfectionism.
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