HealthyGamerGG The Addiction You Didn't Know You Had (Self Improvement)
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Jan 7, 2024 This podcast explores the addiction to self-improvement stemming from conditional love in our upbringing. It highlights the temporary relief achieved through external accomplishments and the illusion of external solutions for emotional problems. The addictive nature of self-improvement and its impact on personal well-being and success are also discussed. Finally, the podcast emphasizes the fear of not being lovable driving the addiction and the importance of healing emotionally and finding joy in life.
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Conditional Love and Self-Improvement
- The root of self-improvement addiction is often conditional love received during childhood.
- This upbringing creates the belief that one's value depends on performance.
Dr. K's Childhood Experience
- Dr. K shares his personal experience with conditional love.
- His parents' expectation of him becoming a doctor or lawyer linked his value to his performance.
External Solutions for Internal Problems
- Those addicted to self-improvement use external factors to solve internal problems.
- They believe accomplishments will validate them and alleviate feelings of insecurity or lack of love.