Practical Solutions to Challenging PerfectionismPractical Solutions to Challenging Perfectionism
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
To try and push back against our self-defeating perfectionist urges, we see that voice as a distinct part of our consciousness, not “the one in charge.” Projecting a more positive vision of ourselves. Trusting the process. Managing expectations more effectively. Being more compassionate. Follow us on social media! Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.com Allen’s 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, 7pm PST 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.
28:45•4 Apr 2022
Tackling Perfectionism: Real-World Tips from Emotional Sobriety Experts
“This is a problem that not only can be solved, it needs to be solved. Right, it's way, it's way out of balance, right there, you know, you heard us say in previous podcasts is that it's nothing wrong with striving for perfection, as long as you don't fool yourself into thinking you can achieve it.”
Ever feel like perfectionism is running your life? In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger offer practical advice on how to manage those relentless perfectionist tendencies. They discuss the importance of seeing perfectionism as just one part of your consciousness, rather than letting it dominate your thoughts and actions.
By shifting from a mindset of possession to one of relationship, they explain how you can start to view yourself more compassionately and manage your expectations better. Thom and Dr. Berger also emphasize the value of trusting the process and projecting a more positive vision of yourself. Through their engaging and empathetic conversation, they provide actionable steps to help you embrace imperfection and reduce self-deception.
Whether you're in recovery or simply trying to live a more balanced life, this episode offers valuable insights that can help you break free from the grip of perfectionism.
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