Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
More Dry July Didn't Go as Planned...& That's OK
More Dry July Didn't Go as Planned...& That's OK
More Dry July Didn't Go as Planned...& That's OK
Monday 28th July 2025
Join Molly Watts as she shares her journey with More Dry July, embracing imperfection and identity-driven change on The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast.
17 minutes
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Honest
Inspiring
Reflective
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Molly Watts
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Imperfection: Lessons from More Dry July
Episode Overview
- Embrace imperfection; focus on progress over perfection.
- Prioritise identity-driven habits for lasting change.
- Use honest tracking to stay aligned with your goals.
- Build resilience through keystone habits.
- Keep showing up with intention, even when plans don't go perfectly.
"You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems."
Molly Watts takes you on a reflective journey in this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, sharing her experiences with More Dry July and the lessons learned from not quite hitting her original goal. Molly candidly discusses how aiming for 24 alcohol-free days turned into 21, but rather than seeing this as a setback, she embraces it as a testament to her evolving identity as an alcohol minimalist.
Drawing inspiration from James Clear's Atomic Habits and Elizabeth Benton's Chasing Cupcakes, Molly highlights the importance of identity-based change and keystone habits that help maintain alignment even when plans go awry. Molly's story is relatable and filled with nuggets of wisdom about prioritising systems over perfection. She emphasises the value of honest tracking and ownership of one's choices, steering clear of the perfectionist mindset that can hinder progress.
By focusing on the trajectory rather than the immediate results, Molly encourages listeners to keep building their identity and habits, even if they don't always hit their targets perfectly. The metaphor of stacking bricks serves as a powerful visual for this journey. Each alcohol-free day is a brick, and while they might not always align perfectly, the foundation being built is one of trust, peace, and resilience.
Molly's reflections are a gentle reminder that it's not about achieving perfection but about continuously showing up with intention. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to reshape their relationship with alcohol and find peace in the process. Molly's insights are both encouraging and practical, offering hope to those on a similar path. So why not tune in and discover how you can embrace your own identity-driven change?