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Ep 82 Resolving Ambivalence (Part 3) The mistakes you're making that trap you in the cycle of over-drinking
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What do you think is the hardest part of quitting drinking?
Most of us assume that declining the invitation to drink requires massive amounts of willpower. And that staying sober will feel like trying not to cough…which means there’s no way we’ll be able to resist the urge forever.
So you delay the announcement because you assume it’s going to be difficult. You genuinely want to be successful, which requires you to wait for the “right” time.
Meanwhile, you stop making the effort to cut back. Sobriety will be your top priority and have your full attention as soon as “life eases up.”
But the more often you wake up with a hangover, the more anxious you feel about quitting. Because seriously, what the hell is your problem?
The hardest part of getting sober is not suffering from an “alcohol deficiency.” It’s making the decision to start today. Which means your drinking problem has morphed into a thinking problem.
Welcome to Part 3 of my mini-series for Resolving Ambivalence: The mistakes you’re making that trap you in the cycle of over-drinking. In this episode, you’ll learn:
🗣How to leverage your anxiety and motivate yourself to quit drinking
🗣Learn why you must learn to supervise your thinking
🗣️Adjust your expectations of the change process so you never have to “start over” again
When you finish listening, please DM me your takeaways. I’d love to hear from you and I’m happy to answer any questions you have. Find me on Instagram @RecoverwithColleen and Facebook at Recover with Colleen
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