Progress Over Perfection: Rethinking Alcohol Recovery
Episode Overview
Progress should be prioritised over perfection in recovery. Avoid turning your relationship with alcohol into a numbers game. 'What, Why, Lesson, Apply' helps in understanding situations better. Intentional plateaus allow for stabilising changes before moving forward. Coaching provides valuable perspective and support.
Don't turn this into a numbers game. Your relationship with alcohol cannot be judged by numbers.
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? Dive into the engaging conversation between Matt Brindley, a certified TSM Coach, and Jenny Williamson, Executive Director of Options Save Lives. Together, they explore the notion of 'progress over perfection' in alcohol recovery using the Sinclair Method. Matt shares his personal experiences and challenges with focusing too much on the 'numbers game' when it comes to drinking, advocating for a more holistic approach that considers human behaviour and emotional capacity.
You'll find yourself nodding along as they discuss how life’s ups and downs can affect recovery, and why it's crucial to avoid judging success solely by numbers. Matt introduces a simple tool called 'What, Why, Lesson, Apply' to help break down situations and learn from them. The duo also tackles the idea of intentional plateaus in recovery, highlighting that sometimes pressing pause is necessary to let progress settle before pushing forward again.
With light-hearted anecdotes and relatable insights, this episode offers valuable advice on making sustainable progress without the pressure of perfection. Are you ready to rethink your approach to recovery? Tune in for an inspiring discussion that might just change your perspective.