Choosing compassion, love, and empathy over self-doubt and shame can help us overcome weaknesses and realize our worth as children of God. Instead of dwelling on our flaws, we can challenge the belief that something is wrong with us. For example, when facing shame, acknowledging the thought of being unworthy can help break the cycle. By recognizing our emotions and finding healthier coping mechanisms, we can triumph over challenges like overcoming porn addiction. Let's embrace self-compassion and strive for self-improvement from a place of worthiness and strength.
In today's episode we talk about shame spirals.
It's important to stay connected to your emotions because your emotions cause your actions. Shame is not a useful emotion when it comes to quitting pornography or other habits. Shame always causes you to hide and avoid. Many people believe that shame is a motivator, when in fact it is the opposite. It is a de-motivater. You can not hate yourself into change.
Shame comes from thoughts, not from looking at pornography. Shame comes from thoughts that have the underlying message of, "there is something wrong with me".
We find ourselves in shame spirals when we 1. thing something is wrong with me 2. feel shame 3. hide and avoid. 4. view pornography to escape the shame --> and then starting the cycle all over.
Join me in todays episode to learn how to combat this shame cycle!
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