Why does it feel like I’m one person in the morning, but a DIFFERENT PERSON by happy hour?
This is a real question from one of my clients:
“When it comes to drinking: Why does it feel like I’m one person in the morning, but a DIFFERENT PERSON by the time happy hour rolls around?”
This is a common sentiment among my clients, and something I experienced *myself*...
Spoiler alert: The answer has *nothing* to do with self-control! 🙌
Buck the Stigma! It’s just nonsense, anyway.
It means *so much* to me to get this feedback from my wonderful client, Linda. 🥰
Bucking the STIGMA out there that causes so many of us to feel shame is my #1 REASON for becoming a coach! It’s why I’m out here, shouting my story from the rooftops. 🙌
Because stigma & shame held me back for years… and that narrative is TOTAL. NONSENSE.
You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience.
If you’re tired of trying and *failing* to cut back on your drinking, please know: 💗 You are not alone.
Drinking alcohol isn’t like other habits or hobbies… the chemical-chain-reaction from booze actually hacks into your body’s natural survival system! It messes with your hard-wiring. 🧠
If you’ve tried to cut back, take a break, or even quit…
Do you have a drinking problem? NO! You just have a THINKING problem…
You don’t have a DRINKING PROBLEM. 👉 You have a THINKING PROBLEM.
Our thoughts & beliefs about alcohol keep us stuck drinking more than we want to... So, if you try to change your behavior and take a break from booze without first adjusting your mindset... this is what lands you in the realm of deprivation and FOMO.
THE GOOD NEWS? 👉 You can rewire those thoughts & beliefs! By harnessing the power of mindfulness and “neuroplasticity”...
Opinions & FAQs
When it comes to re-evaluating our drinking, there’s a common concern that echoes time and time again: “What will people think!?”
In this article, I share a great resource on the subject, and invite your questions on alcohol, habit change, burnout prevention and recovery, finding inspiration & purpose, and beyond! There’s so much we can learn from one another.
My So-called Sobriety
Growing up in the 80’s & 90’s was wild.
Sandwiched in-between The Muppets and MTV… my formative years were defined by radical weirdness… and media.
As a nerdy kid in a small town, TV was my steadfast companion. Looking back, I’m both *grateful* for the exposure to the wonderful weirdness of a world greater than my own… and also *saddened* by …
A resource worth sharing:
Ten Percent Happier | Podcast with Michael Gervais & Dan Harris |
Why fear of other people’s opinions holds us back, and what to do about it. Dan Harris is joined by Michael Gervais, a high performance psychologist. His new book is called The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You.
Cravings, cookies, and a complete shift.
A quick story: It’s a good idea to have a replacement for booze in the early days—when you’re so used to reaching for a drink to “feel better” or “feel different” or “UGH! What a crappy day!? I need a DRINK.” sort of days… and popcorn was one of my go-to’s.
Eventually, you learn to shift away from those quick fixes (like popcorn, sugar, and technology) and start to build a toolkit of healthier ways to care for yourself and balance your mood…
The truth about alcohol and stress [I wish I knew sooner]
This is something I really WISH I’d known sooner. 🤦♀️
Most people don’t know that even just drinking a few times a week can raise baseline levels of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline…
This means that—even when you’re not actively drinking—the stress in your body is elevated. 🤯 It’s harsh… but it’s true.
And the IRONY for me, when I learned this, was…
The easiest $10k I’ve ever saved! And other unexpected benefits of a break from booze.
I don’t count days anymore, but I popped into the sober app on my phone today and just happened to click on the “savings” tab… my eyes popped out of my head!
To date, I’ve saved more than $10,000—just by NOT buying those bottles of wine at the grocery store. By NOT splurging on cocktails and mimosas at restaurants.
💰💰💰And the bank account is just the beginning! I went to a show last night at a big concert hall downtown…