100. Instantly Reduce Relapses With This Simple Tweak

<p class="p1">In the process of overcoming pornography addiction, so many men focus on tracking sobriety. However, there is a big problem with using that as the measurement of success –</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">• Unintentionally it creates fear, concern and anxiety about when the next time I slip will occur.</p> <p class="p1">• It amplifies discouragement and decreases motivation whenever there is a slip after a long streak occurs</p> <p class="p1">• Focusing on avoiding slips doesn't actually mean you're making progress resolving the core issue</p> <p class="p1">• It often can contribute to dishonesty because a husband doesn't want to disclose to his wife and start from zero</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">There is a better way to not only more effectively track progress, but do it in a way that increases confidence, contributes to more honesty and openness in the relationship, and creates and mental space of openness and relaxation which actually promotes more growth.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Tune into this episode to understand the small tweak you can Implement today that can have an instant result and how you feel and in your progress.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The previous episode I referenced in this show about how to properly disclose a slip is episode number 87.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">For therapy with Sam:</p> <p class="p1">Send an email here to get more information – <a href='mailto:sam@healingcouples.org'>sam@healingcouples.org</a></p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p4">Follow Me on Instagram for daily tips and tools you can implement to overcome pornography addiction:</p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/samtielemans_mft/'>Follow me on Instagram</a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Join the free, private men’s Facebook community here for Q&amp;As, live trainings, tools, and support:</p> <p class="p5"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomfromporn'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/toolstoquit</a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p clas