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Self Control Requires Self-Awareness (Episode 5 - Archive)
Self Control Requires Self-Awareness (Episode 5 - Archive)
Self Control Requires Self-Awareness (Episode 5 - Archive)
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Discover how self-control and self-awareness can transform your life in this engaging episode of Relational Recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Self-control requires a deep understanding of one's emotions and intentions.
- Truth should be shared with kindness to avoid harm while still addressing important issues.
- Self-awareness is crucial both in social settings and personal moments.
- Small, intentional practices can significantly impact personal growth.
- Mindfulness techniques can help manage emotions and improve self-control.
"The truth hurts, but it doesn't harm. The aim of truth hurting is meant to cause healing."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This episode of Relational Recovery tackles the connection between self-control and self-awareness, offering a fresh perspective on managing unwanted behaviours. Hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill engage in a candid discussion about the importance of speaking truth with kindness, highlighting the difference between hurt and harm. They use relatable anecdotes, like the awkward moment of telling someone their fly is down, to illustrate how honesty should be delivered with care.
The conversation takes a deeper dive into the personal journey of self-awareness, where they compare controlling emotions to setting traps for different animals – an amusing analogy that brings clarity to a complex subject. They stress that self-awareness isn't just about how you interact with others but also how you treat yourself when no one's watching. The hosts share practical advice on slowing down and embracing small, intentional practices such as meditative reading or simply enjoying a quiet moment.
A humorous personal story about losing an item sheds light on the frustration of trying to control others' perceptions, revealing how self-awareness can prevent unnecessary stress. The episode wraps up with a call to action: focus on small, manageable changes rather than overwhelming transformations. This engaging discussion is packed with relatable examples and practical advice for anyone seeking to improve their self-control through self-awareness. So, what small step will you take today towards a more mindful life?