RE 125: Focus on the Action and Not the Results
RE 125: Focus on the Action and Not the Results

Recovery Elevator

Paul discusses the webinar, which took place in Café Re, and focused on why taking action is so hard. It’s much better to focus on the action and not the results. We are definitely in a results oriented society. Focus on the...

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Recovery Elevator

Paul Churchill

It isn't a NO to alcohol, but a YES to a better life! Best selling author Paul Churchill, along with Kristopher Oyen interview people who have stepped away from alcohol in their own lives. Each week this podcast does a deep dive into an exploration of what a booze free life might look like from various perspectives and opinions. If you are sick and tired of alcohol making you sick and tired, we invite you to listen to Recovery Elevator. Check out what an alcohol free life can look like as others share their own stories of sobriety. If you are sober curious, newly sober, supporting a loved one or living your best life already in recovery, then you are in the right place. This podcast addresses what to do if you’re addicted to alcohol, or if you think you’re an alcoholic. Other topics include, does moderate drinking work, does addiction serve a purpose, what happens to the brain when we quit drinking, should you track sobriety time, is A.A. right for you, spirituality, and more. Similar to other recovery podcasts like This Naked Mind, the Shair Podcast, and the Recovered Podcast, Paul and Kris discuss a topic and then interview someone who has ditched the booze.

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The Power of the Journey: Finding Sobriety with Paul Churchill

“I'm going to focus on the action and not the result...when I look back at what it was like prior to September, my life is so much better today than it was before.”

What if the secret to sobriety isn't about reaching a final destination, but embracing the journey itself? In this episode of 'Recovery Elevator', host Paul Churchill shifts the focus from outcomes to actions. Tackling the often overwhelming task of taking that first step, Paul explores why action can be so challenging and why it’s crucial to concentrate on the process rather than the results.

Through candid discussions, he reveals how success can emerge from imperfect efforts, while flawless attempts can sometimes lead to failure. The key takeaway? Letting go of the need for specific outcomes can increase your chances of finding both success and contentment along the way. Joining Paul is Dawn, who shares her personal journey of sobriety since November 27th, 2016.

From her life in Poole, UK, Dawn talks about her daily routine, her passion for blogging, and her commitment to walking 10,000 steps a day. She dives into her experiment of living alcohol-free and the social aspects that come with it. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on sobriety, emphasizing small challenges and the benefits of documenting one's journey.

Whether you're newly sober, sober-curious, or supporting a loved one, Paul's insights provide a hopeful and encouraging view on living an alcohol-free life.

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