Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Why December is the Ideal Time to Change Your Drinking
Why December is the Ideal Time to Change Your Drinking
Why December is the Ideal Time to Change Your Drinking
Monday 1st December 2025
Molly Watts explains why December is ideal for changing drinking habits and offers practical tips for starting your journey now.
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Molly Watts
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- December is a great time to start changing your drinking habits.
- Temporal discounting prioritises short-term comfort over long-term goals.
- The 'December Experiment' involves planning drinking decisions ahead.
- Challenge ingrained beliefs like 'I deserve a drink'.
- Change doesn't require a perfect starting point.
"What if the very things that make this month feel hard are exactly what makes it the perfect training ground?"
Ever wondered what it takes to change your drinking habits during the holiday season? Molly Watts has got you covered with her latest episode, where she flips the script on the usual 'I'll start in January' mindset. December, often seen as a time for indulgence, is actually a golden opportunity to kickstart your journey towards a healthier relationship with alcohol. Molly dives into the psychological concept of temporal discounting, explaining how our brains often prioritise short-term comfort over long-term goals.
With a blend of neuroscience and real-life experiences, she highlights how starting now can build resilience and equip you with skills that last beyond the festive season. Drawing on her own journey and behaviour science, Molly encourages listeners to embrace discomfort as a teacher, not an obstacle. She introduces the 'December Experiment,' a flexible approach that involves planning your drinking decisions ahead of time. It's all about using your logical brain to make choices before the impulsive part kicks in.
Molly shares practical tips on how to challenge ingrained beliefs about alcohol, such as 'I deserve a drink' or 'everyone will notice if I'm not drinking.'
This episode isn't just about cutting back on drinks; it's about reshaping your mindset and understanding that change doesn't require a perfect starting point. Molly’s advice is simple: start small, stay curious, and use real life as your classroom. So, are you ready to give yourself the gift of a new belief this December?
Tune in and find out how you can make meaningful changes without waiting for the new year.