Why your Drinking Problem is an Opportunity with Lucy Dentith

My guest this week was Tribe Sober Team Member Lucy Dentith - Lucy came to a Tribe Sober Masterclass in London in 2018 and has been sober ever since!  She's also become an indispensible member of the Tribe Sober Team.

In this episode:

Importance of a Supportive Community:

Having a tribe or a community of like-minded individuals is crucial for sobriety.
Joining a supportive group, such as Tribe Sober, can provide encouragement and a sense of belonging.

Usefulness of Tracking Progress:

The tracker is a useful tool for recording and celebrating sobriety milestones.
It should be used as a positive tool for encouragement rather than a means of self-criticism.

Tangible Benefits of Tracking:

Filling in a tracker, especially a paper one, provides a tangible and visceral sense of accomplishment.
Celebrating small successes helps shift focus from negative thoughts to positive achievements.

Finding Your "Why":

Understanding why you want to change and focusing on the positive benefits helps in times of difficulty.
A clear sense of purpose and positive motivations make the journey of change easier.

Reframing Challenges as Opportunities:

Viewing challenges as opportunities for positive change reframes the mindset.
Sobriety is not a loss but an opportunity to gain a wonderful life with better health and relationships.

Gaining More Than Losing:

The worries about losing things due to sobriety often turn out to be unfounded.
Sobriety brings numerous gains, including improved physical and mental well-being.

Community Support and Celebrating Success:

The importance of community support, such as Zoom Cafés, in celebrating and cheering for each other's successes.
Helping others find healthy coping strategies and sharing success stories creates a positive and encouraging environment.

                  Tips for Early Sobriety, Especially During the Festive Season:

Plan Ahead: Plan activities and responses to challenging situations.
Be Curious: Approach the sobriety journey with curiosity and self-reflection.
Visualize Success: Envision positive outcomes and focus on enjoyable aspects of events.
Choose Happiness: Opt for happiness over being right in arguments.
Have an Escape Plan: Plan exit strategies if social situations become challenging.

Starting the Sobriety Journey:

Take the First Step: Acknowledge the need for change and start with small goals.
Be Curious: Embrace curiosity as a companion in sobriety.
Progress, Not Perfection: Understand that setbacks happen, and progress is more important than perfection.
Continuous Learning: Keep developing coping strategies and seek support through coaching and reading.
Healthy Coping Strategies: Learning to cope without defaulting to drinking is essential for long-term sobriety and personal growth.

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