How often do you catch yourself thinking, “If only I could be…?” Fill in the blank. Whether it’s getting married, having a baby, buying a house, moving up the career ladder, or making more money, what are the accomplishments you believe will make you feel more worthy?
ave you ever found yourself wondering why you made a decision that you know wasn’t in your best interest? What do you do when you experience an urge and have difficulty moving through it? Why does it sometimes feel impossible to make conscious decisions from your higher brain?
You might be wondering what Jenga or Super Mario Brothers have to do with your journey of overcoming porn for good. In Jenga, you don’t want to be the person who pulls out the piece that brings the whole tower crashing down. It’s high pressure, high stakes, and one wrong move ends the game. This isn’t the mindset that will help you quit viewing porn.
As humans, it's common for us to derive our sense of worth from our productivity. This is especially true if you live in Western culture, where there is a heavy emphasis on achievement. We receive messages from church, social media, school, and our families that tie our value directly to our accomplishments.
