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Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable
Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching #4 — Emotional vs Logical Thinking: From Reactive to Adaptive
In today’s training, Brad dives into one of the most overlooked parts of recovery: balancing your emotional and logical thinking. He explains why being “too emotional” makes you reactive, why being “too logical” causes you to ignore feelings that still control you, and how the real breakthrough comes when you master both.
You’ll learn why most people stay stuck in reactive mode (repeating the same response no matter the trigger) and how to shift into adaptive mode—where you slow down, think independently, and create custom responses based on reality instead of the past. Brad also teaches the simple GPS framework (Goal → Problem → Solution) to guide your thinking, plus two daily practices (meditation + journaling) to build awareness.
Key Takeaways:
Recovery requires both emotional mastery and logical clarity.
Too emotional → you react to everything. Too logical → you deny feelings but still get pulled by them.
The goal is adaptive thinking: custom responses instead of automatic reactions.
Use the GPS framework (Goal → Problem → Solution) whenever you feel stuck.
“No” and “I don’t know” are not acceptable answers—there’s always a next step.
Awareness tools (meditation/journaling) help separate you from your thoughts.
Action Step:
When you feel triggered today, pause and take a breath. Remind yourself: “This isn’t life or death.” Then run through GPS: What’s my goal? What’s the problem? What’s one solution I can try right now?
Memorable Quote:
“Your reality is created by how you interpret it—and that interpretation is always up to you.”
Next Up:
Tomorrow’s session: Sleep Optimization—how to set up your environment for deep rest, handle nightmares, and calm your mind at night.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:44 Emotional vs Logical Thinking
01:47 Balancing Emotions and Logic in Recovery
07:43 Importance of Clear Thinking
12:33 Reactive vs Adaptive Thinking
18:36 Developing Awareness and Independent Thinking
32:42 Q&A Session
33:17 Reflecting on Survivor Stories
34:02 Understanding Trauma Responses
34:27 Balancing Logic and Emotion
38:27 Journaling and Emotional Awareness
40:03 Developing Self-Trust and Problem-Solving
57:02 Setting Goals and Self-Love
59:12 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable
Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching #4 — Emotional vs Logical Thinking: From Reactive to Adaptive
In today’s training, Brad dives into one of the most overlooked parts of recovery: balancing your emotional and logical thinking. He explains why being “too emotional” makes you reactive, why being “too logical” causes you to ignore feelings that still control you, and how the real breakthrough comes when you master both.
You’ll learn why most people stay stuck in reactive mode (repeating the same response no matter the trigger) and how to shift into adaptive mode—where you slow down, think independently, and create custom responses based on reality instead of the past. Brad also teaches the simple GPS framework (Goal → Problem → Solution) to guide your thinking, plus two daily practices (meditation + journaling) to build awareness.
Key Takeaways:
Recovery requires both emotional mastery and logical clarity.
Too emotional → you react to everything. Too logical → you deny feelings but still get pulled by them.
The goal is adaptive thinking: custom responses instead of automatic reactions.
Use the GPS framework (Goal → Problem → Solution) whenever you feel stuck.
“No” and “I don’t know” are not acceptable answers—there’s always a next step.
Awareness tools (meditation/journaling) help separate you from your thoughts.
Action Step:
When you feel triggered today, pause and take a breath. Remind yourself: “This isn’t life or death.” Then run through GPS: What’s my goal? What’s the problem? What’s one solution I can try right now?
Memorable Quote:
“Your reality is created by how you interpret it—and that interpretation is always up to you.”
Next Up:
Tomorrow’s session: Sleep Optimization—how to set up your environment for deep rest, handle nightmares, and calm your mind at night.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching
00:44 Emotional vs Logical Thinking
01:47 Balancing Emotions and Logic in Recovery
07:43 Importance of Clear Thinking
12:33 Reactive vs Adaptive Thinking
18:36 Developing Awareness and Independent Thinking
32:42 Q&A Session
33:17 Reflecting on Survivor Stories
34:02 Understanding Trauma Responses
34:27 Balancing Logic and Emotion
38:27 Journaling and Emotional Awareness
40:03 Developing Self-Trust and Problem-Solving
57:02 Setting Goals and Self-Love
59:12 Conclusion and Next Steps
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