Embracing Discomfort: The Winner’s Attitude for Quitting Alcohol
Embracing discomfort can transform the quitting process by building confidence, reducing fear, and making cravings easier to handle.
by Brent C
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Exercise and Sobriety: The Natural Mood Booster
Exercise boosts our mood, energy, and resilience in sobriety. It’s one of the most powerful tools for feeling good without alcohol.
Shaping Tomorrow: How Our Thinking Builds Sobriety
Old thoughts linger, but they don’t have to lead the way. By choosing new ones today, we create the sober tomorrow we want.
The Band-Aid Problem: Why Facing Pain Helps Us Heal from Alcohol
Alcohol hides emotional wounds but also makes them worse. Removing it lets us face the real issues and start true recovery.
Stress Management for Sober High Performers
We often think a drink takes the edge off, but it quietly feeds our stress. Real relief comes from habits that strengthen us instead of numbing us.
Breath Holding and Stomach Tension: Fuel for Cravings
Holding your breath and tensing your stomach might seem harmless, but these silent habits can build stress and trigger cravings.
The Belief Bucket Recap: 10 Myths About Alcohol, Debunked
Our beliefs about alcohol shape every choice we make. This series unpacks 10 myths that keep us stuck and shows how to replace them with the truth.
Myth #10: The Buzz Feels Amazing (The Brain Chemistry Trick)
The buzz from alcohol isn’t genuine happiness. It’s a chemical trick that fades fast and leaves you chasing more. Real joy comes back when you stop drinking.
Myth #9: Alcohol Solves Boredom (The Boredom Trap)
Drinking for boredom shrinks life instead of expanding it. Boredom isn’t a signal to pour a drink, it’s an invitation to do something real.
Myth #8: Moderate Drinking Is an Option (The Mirage)
Moderate drinking feels like balance, but it’s really a mirage. For those of us wired for addiction, one drink reawakens the cycle. True freedom comes when we stop chasing moderation and let it go.
Myth #7: Alcohol Helps Me Sleep (The Sleep Illusion)
Alcohol feels like a sleep aid, but it’s really sedation that robs you of deep rest. True sleep heals and restores. And it’s always better without the drink.
Myth #6: Alcohol Helps Me Socially (The Social Ally Illusion)
Alcohol feels like a social shortcut, but it only creates the illusion of connection. Real bonds don’t come from a bottle.