66 Days Sober Challenge - Day 23

This is a series of 66 mini podcasts - to support you through a 66 day alcohol free challenge.

The challenge lasts for 66 days because that's how long it takes to change a habit.  

We have published an e-book called "66 days to sobriety" (available on our website www.worldwithoutwine.com) - this book contains 66 pages of tips, tools and motivation so I will read a page a day for these mini podcasts.

I will also update you on the healing taking place in your body and mind as you progress through the 66 days.

 

 

Are you in a state of "cognitive dissonance"?

 

Are you aware of some kind of “inner struggle” going on  inside your head during this alcohol free time?

Your conscious mind is well aware that you need to give your liver a holiday and you had no hesitation in signing up for this challenge.

However did your subconscious get the memo?

Your subconscious has been conditioned by years of marketing, socializing and peer pressure – it now fully believes that alcohol is essential for a happy and full life.

That’s the source of your “inner struggle” or “cognitive dissonance” and it feels like anxiety.

Here is an exercise you can do to reduce those uncomfortable feelings.

Make a list of “why” you drink.  (these are your “beliefs” around alcohol)

Take a long hard look at each of those beliefs and unpack them – are they really true?

As you are being a scientist in your own life, get on google and do some research…

Here is an example…

“I drink because I love the taste”  your belief

Think back to that first drink you took – it tasted horrible! – we have to work at “acquiring” the taste of alcohol because our bodies naturally reject it – recognizing it as poison!

 

 

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