176. What 'Doing The Work' In Sobriety Really Means
Do you hear the phrase 'doing the work' and wonder what on earth it actually means?
You're not the only one.
On this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick is answering a question recently asked to him about doing the work.
Through various analogies, Patrick illustrates the journey of decluttering one's mind and emotions, challenging societal myths about alcohol, and fostering self-compassion.
The episode serves as a guide for listeners seeking to navigate their own paths to sobriety and personal growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Doing the work means being intentional about your recovery.
- Understanding your relationship with alcohol is crucial.
- Emotional awareness is key to coping with triggers.
- It's important to challenge societal myths about alcohol.
- Compassion towards oneself is essential in the recovery process.
- Creating new habits can help fill the void left by alcohol.
- Recognising that emotions are temporary can aid in coping.
- Education about alcohol can shift your mindset.
- Progress, not perfection, is the goal of recovery.
- Engaging with your feelings can lead to personal growth.
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.
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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.
A free 30-day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking.
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