Quit Drinking Quickie: How to Stop Seeing Drinking as a RewardQuit Drinking Quickie: How to Stop Seeing Drinking as a Reward
Alcohol Tipping Point
Struggling with seeing wine as a reward after a long day? You’re not alone. In this episode, I explore why 5pm often signals a time for a drink and how alcohol has become a reward we feel we’ve earned. I cover top strategies to help break the alcohol reward cycle. It’s not about deprivation but rethinking what truly rewards you. Play the tape forward and consider the real impact of drinking. What else can bring you joy and fulfillment? I hope you find this helpful. Looking for more strategies to change your drinking? Join me in the next Alcoholiday- a monthly dry group to help you practice not drinking. Find out more here: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/alcoholiday Use code: LOVE to save 20% Visit Alcohol Tipping Point website at http://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/ for lots of FREE resources including: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide
18:10•30 Aug 2024
Breaking the Alcohol Reward Cycle
Episode Overview
- Recognise why you see alcohol as a reward.
- Keep your stress levels in check throughout the day.
- Ensure you're eating properly to avoid blood sugar drops.
- Stay hydrated to avoid mistaking thirst for cravings.
- Create new routines and find non-alcoholic treats.
“Our brain is hardwired to move us towards pleasure and away from pain in the quickest way possible.”
Struggling to see wine as a reward after a long day? You're definitely not alone. In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', Deb Mazner tackles the common issue of using alcohol as a treat and offers practical strategies to break this cycle. Deb, a registered nurse and health coach, shares her own experiences and those of her community, making it clear that many people face the same challenges.
The episode is packed with tips to help you rethink what truly rewards you, from keeping your stress levels in check to finding healthier alternatives for relaxation. Deb dives into how our brains are wired to seek quick pleasure and how alcohol fits into that pattern, but she also provides actionable advice on how to change this habit.
From making sure you're eating properly throughout the day to finding new routines that signal the end of the workday, there's plenty to take away from this discussion. By the end of the episode, you'll have a better understanding of why you see alcohol as a reward and how to replace it with something more fulfilling. So, if you're looking for ways to change your drinking habits and find real joy and fulfilment, this episode is a must-listen.
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