162. Beyond the Buzz & Beating Boredom
When you're not getting a buzz from drinking or you've not got that quick escape route from how you're thinking and feeling, life can feel that little bit more uncomfortable or perhaps even boring...
The way the mind compares drinking to not drinking isn't a fair comparison though.
It's distorted at best and requires some time and patience to re-adjust.
On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick is sharing a recent challenge that a client had when it came to feeling a bit 'meh' and that life was becoming 'mundane' without alcohol.
In this episode Patrick takes you through his process of coaching his client on this challenge the mind presented as well as teaching on why he may have felt the way he did.
You can expect to create some awesome awareness and insights for yourself in this episode, as well as some cool tools to help you when boredom strikes.
Cool topics Patrick gets into:
- Quitting alcohol doesn't mean quitting fun; it's just the brain's attempt to trick you into thinking you need alcohol to have fun.
- Alcohol hijacks the brain's reward system and creates a false sense of pleasure and enjoyment.
- Finding fun and enjoyment in life after quitting alcohol takes planning, practice, and patience.
- Engaging in hobbies, exercising, getting social, practising mindfulness and gratitude, and setting new goals can help create fun experiences without alcohol.
- The power of play
- Boredom can be an opportunity for creativity and exploring new activities and experiences.
Awesome resources to help you stop drinking:
1. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide
The simple guide to rethinking alcohol. It was created from the top 3 episodes of the podcast. Each episode has a cool exercise to help you rethink alcohol for good.
Get your guide here:
www.patrickjfox.com/podcast-guide
2. The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge
Imagine in the next 30 days that you have radically changed the way you think about alcohol. Imagine getting some sober firsts and sober wins under your belt and feeling incredibly proud of yourself.
That is what's possible when you participate in the alcohol rethink project.
A free 30-day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking.
Change the way you think about alcohol and yourself and stop drinking today.
Get stuck in here: The Alcohol ReThink Project
Connect with Patrick:
To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation.
Break free from the cycle of drinking and start doing more of what you love in life. Time waits for no one and alcohol is stealing it from you.
Start changing your relationship with alcohol today. Book a free consultation here.
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