When Your Best Isn't Quite Enough
Episode Overview
Unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment and addiction. Acceptance is crucial for true recovery. Community support plays a significant role in sobriety. Setting realistic goals helps manage disappointment. Finding peace in imperfection is part of the journey.
"Sometimes, despite your best efforts, things don't pan out as hoped".
Step into the Sober.Coffee shop with Mike and Glenn, where the aroma of coffee blends with candid conversations about sobriety and life's challenges. This episode titled 'When Good Isn't Good Enough' tackles the often overlooked gap between expectations and reality, especially in the context of addiction and recovery. Glenn and Mike, two seasoned travellers on the road to sobriety, share their personal experiences with the all-too-common struggle of feeling that your best efforts fall short.
The hosts dive into how grandiose expectations can lead to disappointment, which often fuels the cycle of addiction. Mike shares his journey of setting realistic goals in sobriety, emphasising the importance of accepting where you are rather than striving for perfection. Glenn adds his own anecdotes about learning to manage expectations in relationships and business, highlighting that sometimes, despite your best efforts, things don't pan out as hoped.
The conversation also touches on the power of community support, whether it's through AA meetings or simply having a chat over coffee. They remind you that it's okay to not have all the answers and that leaning on others can be a source of strength. With a sprinkle of humour and plenty of empathy, this episode encourages you to find peace in accepting your imperfections and to keep moving forward.
So, if you're looking for a dose of honesty mixed with hope and a dash of humour, pull up a chair at the Sober.Coffee shop. You might just find that even when good isn't quite good enough, it's still worth the journey.