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Myth BUSTED - It doesn't take long to recover
I just received this email... and it busted a huge myth... the myth that recovery takes a long time...
The truth is you can notice differences right away... within days!
The brain and body can truly heal!
Take a look...
Busy Isn't Better
In our fast-paced modern world, it's no surprise that many of us feel constantly busy. But here's the thing: being busy doesn't automatically mean being productive.
It's all too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of activity, only to realize that we haven't actually made any meaningful progress. We lose sight of the bigger picture and find ourselves stuck in a cycle of 'busyness' without true accomplishment.
But fear not, my friend, because there's a way out of this trap. It starts with bein…
Disease To Please
Do you have the urge to help others, even when it costs you your time, your energy, your money...?
Have you heard of 'opportunity cost'?
Opportunity cost is defined as what you'll lose out on... what it'll cost you to pursue something... e.g. time, money, relationships... etc.
It's a very important thing to consider when you're deciding if you're willing to please someone... because you also need to know if you're willing to pay the price.
Is It A Relapse?
Early recover is a time for massive learning, and nothing teaches us more than our mis-steps...
Here's a hard truth that you might need to hear... you can't relapse if you're not yet in recovery.
This video is important because you're not a 'chronic relapser'... you're just a garden variety, run of the mill, regular, old fashioned, plain ADDICT...
So... do yourself a favor and give yourself a break today... you're learning!
Addiction... Stigma... And The Weather
Let me tell you a secret about willpower... it doesn't work...
It is important to remember that addiction is not a moral failing... it's all about the brain, a hijacked brain!
Let's talk about addiction... as if it were as common as talking about the weather.
I was ridiculed in a public park for talking passionately about recovery, but it's so important to understand what we're up against...so we can fight against it!
Why It's Tough To Quit... Even When You Want To
Do you know why it's so hard to quit...even though you want to quit so badly?
WITHDRAWAL...
Your brain knows it's coming...
In this video, I'm gonna show you how to get yourself a dopamine drip going. That's really going to help you through this...
The #1 Thing You Need To Know About Addictive Thinking
Do you feel like there's a magnet always pulling you back into the food?
The foods you so badly want to avoid..
It's relentless, isn't it!
It doesn't seem to let up, does it?
This is a very important and powerful message.... you don't have to pick up just because you want to!
Information Overload
Information is useless without implementation...
USELESS!
It's the action you take, based on the information you have, that gives you the traction you need for real forward progress...
This quick video says it all!
Nervous? Do It Anyway!
Do any of these sound familiar?
What if I fail?
What if this doesn't work?
What will they think of me?
What will I do if ________ happens...?
These thoughts lead us nowhere...
It's said that the difference between those that achieve massive success and those that do not is one more attempt...
If you're nervous... you're afraid you might fail... try anyway...
Don't be afraid of failure - failure is in the past - but rather be on watch for fear of failure. That will drastically affect your f…
Sit On Your Hands
I sat on my hands... it was the only way I could keep the food out of my mouth when I started this journey.
My daughter kept a bucket in her bedroom to pee in... because she knew if she left her room, she would binge.
If you do whatever it takes, you will always have success.
Don't give up six feet before gold!
You CAN do this...
Listen to this to plug into the power of the No Matter What message.