How and where you place your attention will define your results
Stop Drinking and Start Living
English - November 08, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsSelf-Improvement Education Health & Fitness Mental Health alcohol sobriety sober curious addiction mindset personal development mental health drinking self-improvement relationships Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Today, we uncover the truth about why people struggle to drink less and the underlying beliefs that drive our behaviors.
It's not just about sheer willpower; it's about understanding the intricate web of beliefs that lead us to reach for that drink.
We explore the concept that habits don't start with the behavior itself, but with the beliefs that shape our reactions.
Change starts with awareness and intentional shifts in our thought patterns.
Key Takeaways:
Habits are rooted in beliefs: Habits don't begin with the behavior itself but are shaped by the belief systems we carry, both about alcohol and various aspects of our lives.Awareness is the first step: Shifting from unconscious to conscious awareness is essential. Understanding where you place your attention, especially in moments of emotional triggers, is crucial for change.Beliefs drive behavior: Our beliefs about alcohol and its role in our lives significantly influence our actions. Identifying and challenging these beliefs is essential to change our relationship with alcohol.Present moment awareness: By consciously anchoring ourselves in the present moment, we can interrupt the habitual thought patterns and reactions, paving the way for a new perspective.Shifting beliefs intentionally: Deliberately cultivating new beliefs that align with the life we want to lead is possible. By focusing on one thought at a time and coming into the present moment, we can create lasting change.Changing your relationship to alcohol begins with more awareness. Lasting change is created with a new perspective.
Tracking your urges/cravings to drink will allow you to experience your relationship to alcohol with more neutrality.
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