How to Stop Beating Yourself Up and Practice Self-Compassion when Changing Your DrinkingHow to Stop Beating Yourself Up and Practice Self-Compassion when Changing Your Drinking
Alcohol Tipping Point
How do you get out of the shame spiral after you drink? How can you stop beating yourself up every time you drink? How can you learn to be more compassionate with yourself? I answer these questions and more in this episode of the podcast. Part of this podcast is from a course I teach called Mindful AF. One component of mindfulness is compassion. A lot of what I talk about is having self-compassion when you're changing your drinking. We cannot hate ourselves to recovery. We can't shame ourselves to recovery. It's only when we start caring for ourselves and have self-compassion when we drink that we can overcome this habit. It's more helpful to be compassionate to ourselves than to beat ourselves up. This episode talks about: The inner critic voice that beats us up The purpose of the inner critic How to stop beating yourself up What compassion is
26:41•31 May 2023
Be Kind to Yourself: Transforming Drinking Habits with Self-Compassion
Episode Overview
- Discover the power of self-compassion in transforming your relationship with alcohol
- Learn practical tips for practicing kindness and understanding towards yourself
- Explore the concept of mindfulness, compassion, and managing the inner critic voice
- Understand the significance of self-kindness and self-judgment in changing drinking habits
- Embrace common humanity and the role of compassion in healing and transformation
“We cannot hate ourselves to recovery. We can't shame ourselves to recovery. It's only when we can actually start really caring for ourselves, having compassion for ourselves when we do drink. If we do end up drinking more than we wanted to, if we're not where we want to be, it's more helpful to be compassionate to ourselves than beat ourselves up.”
Ever feel like you're your own worst critic, especially when it comes to drinking? In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', Deb Mazenor dives into the importance of self-compassion when trying to change your drinking habits. Deb shares heartfelt advice and practical tips to help you stop beating yourself up every time you slip. Drawing from her Mindful AF course, she highlights how crucial it is to be kind to yourself on this journey.
Instead of shaming ourselves, Deb suggests that embracing self-compassion can be a powerful tool for overcoming the habit. She breaks down the concept of the inner critic and offers strategies to quiet that negative voice. If you're looking for a compassionate and realistic approach to changing your relationship with alcohol, this episode is a must-listen.
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