Episode 214: Why Surrendering to Urges Will Give You Control Over Them
Do you feel like you're constantly fighting a losing battle against your urges to view pornography? What if I told you that the key to overcoming those urges is to stop fighting them altogether? It may sound counterintuitive, but surrendering to your urges can actually give you more control over them.
In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of surrendering to your urges and explain why it's such a vital part of the process of overcoming pornography addiction. I share insights on why fighting your urges using willpower alone is a losing strategy, and how surrendering to them can help you better understand the underlying emotions driving your behavior.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a whole new perspective on how to approach your urges. You'll learn practical strategies for surrendering to them in a healthy way, without giving in to the temptation to view pornography. Most importantly, you'll discover how this shift in mindset can empower you to take control of your life and overcome pornography for good.
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What You'll Learn from this Episode:
Why fighting your urges to view pornography using willpower alone is a losing battle.
How surrendering to your urges can paradoxically give you more control over them.
The key differences between surrendering to an urge and giving in to the temptation to view porn.
How to sit with the discomfort of an urge without trying to push it away or escape from it.
How surrendering to the emotions beneath your urges can teach you important lessons about yourself.
Practical strategies for surrendering to your urges in a healthy, productive way.
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