Episode 205: Chronic Shame and Fear of Accountability
Do you try to use shame as a motivator for quitting porn? You're not alone. Too many people have learned to use shame as a source of motivation and accountability, but in the long run, it only hurts you, jacks up your nervous systems, and leaves you with a fear of really holding yourself accountable.
If you're ready to break free from the cycle of chronic shame and embrace accountability with confidence, this episode is for you. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of how to recognize and work through chronic shame. You'll learn practical strategies for shifting your mindset around mistakes, separating your actions from your identity, and even learning to love and appreciate your shame.
Tune in this week to dive deep into the topic of chronic shame and how it affects your ability to be held accountable. We explore how shame is different from guilt, and how it can subtly influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways we might not even be aware of.
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What You'll Learn from this Episode:
How chronic shame differs from the normal shame we all experience as humans.
Why using shame as a motivator ultimately backfires and hurts us in the long run.
The importance of paying attention to how shame affects your nervous system and body.
How to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset around making mistakes.
Strategies for separating your actions and mistakes from your core identity.
The power of shifting from judgment to curiosity when dealing with shame.
How journaling can be a powerful tool for processing and working through shame.
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