Do This Instead of Drinking: A Simple Tool to Help YouDo This Instead of Drinking: A Simple Tool to Help You
Alcohol Tipping Point
In this episode, I'll show you a simple tool that can help you decide whether you want to drink or not. It's called a cost benefit analysis, and it's a way to compare the pros and cons of drinking in the short and long term. You'll need a piece of paper and a pen to follow along, or you can download the worksheet from the link in the show notes.This tool can help you pause and consider the consequences of drinking, and maybe even inspire you to try something different. Cost Benefit Analysis Worksheet: https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CBA-108-updated.pdf Ready to change your drinking? Join the next Alcohol Tipping Point Alcoholiday! Monthly dry group to help you take a break from drinking with online support and tools. Find out more here: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/alcoholiday Use code: LOVE to save 20% Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Website: http://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/alcoholtippingpoint Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AlcoholTippingPoint Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/10dayholiday Mocktail Recipe Book: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/mocktailrecipes **Please leave a review and subscribe so you can help support the show** ***Another way to support the show- buy me a coffee! Click here to easily and safely buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tippingpoint And, if you're ever in Boise, Idaho let's meet for a real-life coffee. Thank you so much!!!
22:34•26 Jul 2023
A Simple Tool to Rethink Drinking: Deb Mazenor's Cost-Benefit Analysis
Episode Overview
- Discover a practical tool - the cost-benefit analysis - to make informed decisions about drinking
- Compare short and long-term effects of drinking to consider alternatives and an alcohol-free lifestyle
- Rewire your brain to seek pleasure and relief in ways that do not involve alcohol
- Practice not drinking in various situations and explore alternatives to cope with stress and social settings
- Join the AlkaHoliday for more tools and support on your journey to change your drinking
“The effects of drinking are so short-term and the effects of not drinking are long-term. You are changing your drinking because you've reached a point where it's taking more than it's giving. Rewiring your brain to seek pleasure and relief in ways that do not involve alcohol is the key to making lasting change.”
Feeling stuck in a cycle of drinking and looking for a way out? In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', host Deb Mazenor introduces a straightforward yet powerful tool to help you rethink your relationship with alcohol: the cost-benefit analysis. Imagine having a clear method to weigh the pros and cons of drinking, both in the short and long term. All you need is a piece of paper, a pen, and a willingness to pause and reflect.
Deb walks you through how this simple exercise can become a game-changer in your journey towards an alcohol-free life. By listing out the benefits and drawbacks of drinking, you get to see the bigger picture and make more informed choices. It's like holding up a mirror to your habits and deciding if they truly serve you. This episode isn't just about the tool itself but also about rewiring your brain to find pleasure and relief in healthier ways.
Deb emphasizes that change starts with small, manageable steps, and this cost-benefit analysis is one of those steps. She shares personal anecdotes and practical tips, making the process relatable and easy to follow. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or supporting someone on their journey, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. It's perfect for anyone ready to take control of their drinking habits and seek lasting change.
So grab that pen and paper, tune in, and start your path to a more fulfilling life without alcohol.
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