Applying Atomic Habits to Change Your Drinking HabitApplying Atomic Habits to Change Your Drinking Habit
Alcohol Tipping Point
We go through the book Atomic Habits by James Clear to help break drinking habits. We discuss actionable tips you can start using today. Tips include reframing your mindset, increasing friction between you and your habit and using your bank account to make avoidance visible. Find Alcohol Tipping Point: You can email me at deb@alcoholtippingpoint.com or visit www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Get your free 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking download here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Need help taking a break from drinking? Sign up for my 30 Day Solo Alcoholiday. 30 Days for $30 Sign up here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/30daybreak Sign up now, your day 1 starts tomorrow! What you get: Daily emails over the next 30 days that include: Thoughts, tips and mindset tricks to make the break easier Tools for dealing with common triggers like cravings, stress, anxiety, and socializing Inspirational and life changing content
19:38•3 Mar 2021
Transforming Drinking Habits with Atomic Habits: Practical Tips from Deb Mazenor
“It's those changes that can make all the difference. So an example of that would be when you set out to learn a new language. It is going to take multiple times to get that language down. And so when you are quitting drinking, it's popular to say: take it One Day at a time and to focus on The Day, not The Whole Year, and just remember again that you are practicing.”
Ever wondered how small changes can lead to big transformations in your drinking habits? In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point,' host Deb Mazenor breaks down the powerful strategies from James Clear's best-seller, 'Atomic Habits,' to help you reshape your relationship with alcohol. Deb dives into practical tips that you can start using today, making it easier to understand and apply these concepts to your own life. One key idea is reframing your mindset.
Instead of labeling yourself negatively, think of yourself as someone actively working on improving your habits. This shift in perspective can make a world of difference. Another useful tip is to increase the 'friction' between you and your drinking habit. This could mean removing alcohol from your home or avoiding situations where you're tempted to drink. By making it harder to access alcohol, you create a natural barrier that helps curb your consumption.
Deb also talks about using financial incentives as a form of accountability. For example, every time you resist the urge to drink, transfer some money into a savings account. This not only rewards your efforts but also makes your progress visible and tangible. Throughout the episode, Deb emphasizes that these tips might not work for everyone, but they offer a solid starting point for anyone looking to change their drinking habits.
She also highlights the importance of challenging societal pressures and finding supportive communities that encourage sobriety. Deb's compassionate and encouraging approach makes this episode a must-listen for anyone on a journey towards a healthier relationship with alcohol.
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