Do You Have Emotional Sobriety?

In this video, Damon and I discuss the topic of emotional sobriety, what it means, and how to achieve it. They define emotional sobriety as a deep relationship with oneself, where one processes emotions as they happen and has the ability to regulate emotions and operate in the world. Emotional sobriety is also about living within one’s value system, cleaning up messes with others, and taking care of oneself.

One key takeaway is that emotional recovery is a process that requires work and personal growth. It’s not a video game with a finish line, and there will always be new challenges to overcome. It’s also essential to actively seek emotional sobriety, as those who don’t seek it tend to have chaos.

Another important takeaway is that emotional sobriety can be modeled after others’ behavior. One can imagine how a person they admire would react to a situation and use that as a guide. The pause button is also essential in maintaining emotional sobriety, as it allows one to think before reacting and responding appropriately.

Resources mentioned in the video include recoveredlife.com, a website offering support and guidance for those seeking recovery, and their recovery check-in, a supportive community for sharing experiences and finding strength in one’s journey.

FAQ:

1. What is emotional sobriety? Emotional sobriety is a deep relationship with oneself, where one processes emotions as they happen and has the ability to regulate emotions and operate in the world.
2. Is emotional sobriety a one-time achievement? No, emotional sobriety is a process that requires work and personal growth. There will always be new challenges to overcome.
3. How can emotional sobriety be modeled? Emotional sobriety can be modeled after others’ behavior. One can imagine how a person they admire would react to a situation and use that as a guide.
4. What is the pause button in maintaining emotional sobriety? The pause button is essential in maintaining emotional sobriety, as it allows one to think before reacting and responding appropriately.
5. What resources were mentioned in the video? Recoveredlife.com and their recovery check-in were mentioned as resources for support and guidance for those seeking recovery.