I didn’t quit drinking.… I quit trying to quit drinking.
Skeptics—buckle your seatbelts for this one:
I didn’t quit drinking.
…I quit *trying* to quit drinking.
And I’m pretty sure the ‘old me’ would have rolled her eyes at that. (…I used to roll my eyes a lot.) 😏
But, sincerely, I wholeheartedly believe in the power of mindset.
I BELIEVE IT BECAUSE I’VE SEEN IT.
🧠 Firsthand, in my own journey.
🧠 And with my clients’ and many others.
Time after time—watching people regain control over their drinking by shifting focus AWAY from the behavior itself…
I’m not an alcoholic… and neither are you.
Here’s the thing.
The term alcoholic is outdated.
It comes with a sh*tload of stigma.
And it doesn’t resonate with many of us.
Sure, I felt like I was drinking more than I wanted, but the term “alcoholic” didn’t fit… plus, the idea of giving up alcohol “forever” sounded really severe. 😬
In fact, that label actually KEPT ME DRINKING for years because I felt like there were only 2 options: