161 Surviving to Thriving: Navigating the Impact of Childhood Survival Mode in Adulthood

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"Surviving to Thriving: Navigating the Impact of Childhood Survival Mode in Adulthood"

Understanding Survival Mode

• Defining survival mode and its origins in childhood.

• Discussing how survival mode becomes a coping mechanism for safety.

The Impact on Relationships

• Exploring the connection between survival mode and difficulties in receiving and expressing love.

• Discussing the challenge of letting people in and creating emotional barriers for protection.

Workaholism and the Need for Constant Movement

• Examining the tendency to work relentlessly as a means of feeling "allowed" to relax.

• Discussing the psychological need for constant movement and productivity.

Recognizing the Younger Self

• Delving into the concept of the younger self trying to keep us safe.

• Understanding that negative responses or feelings may stem from the protective instincts of the younger self.

Breaking the Pattern

• The importance of recognizing and acknowledging survival mode behaviors.

• Strategies to remind oneself that as adults, we are safe to lean in, trust, and feel.

Building Trust and Connection

• Ways to gradually let people in and create a sense of safety in relationships.

• Emphasizing the role of communication and vulnerability in breaking down emotional barriers.

Empowering Ourselves

• The realization that as adults, we have tools to navigate life's challenges.

• Encouraging self-empowerment and the release of the need to justify oneself.

• Reflect on their own experiences and consider seeking professional support if needed.

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