James Swanwick
Victoria English
How To Get Ready To Stop Drinking When You Don't Feel Ready - Victoria English
How To Get Ready To Stop Drinking When You Don't Feel Ready - Victoria English
How To Get Ready To Stop Drinking When You Don't Feel Ready - Victoria English
Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Struggling to quit drinking? Coach Victoria English shares practical tips and personal stories to help you get ready to make a change.
30 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Understand why you might still value alcohol despite its negative effects.
- Collect data on your drinking habits without judgement.
- Honesty with yourself is crucial for making a change.
- Community and coaching can provide essential support.
- Explore alternative ways to meet the needs that alcohol currently fulfills.
Why, despite all the evidence of the damage alcohol's doing, would you not want to stop?
Ever feel stuck in the cycle of wanting to stop drinking but never quite feeling ready? Coach Victoria English dives deep into this common struggle in this episode of Alcohol-Free Lifestyle. Victoria, with her blend of personal and professional experience, tackles the tricky subject of why so many people find it hard to quit alcohol despite knowing its negative effects. She compares it to staying in a bad relationship because it still holds some perceived value, even if it's detrimental.
This episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and practical advice, all delivered with Victoria's trademark empathy and understanding. She encourages listeners to become 'scientists' of their own drinking habits, collecting data without judgement to better understand their relationship with alcohol. Victoria also touches on the importance of honesty with oneself and the role of community and coaching in making lasting changes. If you're someone who’s ever thought, 'I should stop drinking, but...', this episode is for you.
Get ready to explore your motivations and find new ways to meet your needs without alcohol. Tune in for a compassionate and insightful conversation that might just be the nudge you need to take that first step toward an alcohol-free life.