23. How to Come Back from A Sobriety Slip-up

Is a sobriety slip-up an opportunity to learn more effective solutions to problems? In this episode, Amanda highlights how to come back from a sobriety slip-up and use it as a learning opportunity that will make you stronger. She breaks down the most common triggers that can lead to a slip-up, how to deal with them and how to prevent them in the future. Let's tap into your fullest potential and look for more effective solutions to your problems than drinking! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 05:53] Opening Segment • How to come back from sobriety slip-up Sobriety slip-ups can be used as opportunities to learn and grow • How Anxiety and social anxiety are common triggers [05:54 - 11:31] Alcohol is Not Your Problem • The treat-yourself mentality • Why you should celebrate slip-up experiences and look at them joyfully • Why alcohol is an ineffective solution Your inner voice of self-sabotage [11:32 - 17:16] How to Come Back from A Sobriety Slip-up • What you need if you're struggling to find effective solutions to your problems • How to apply the principles of effective problem-solving to your relationship with alcohol Be gentle, get curious, and get to work • It's common to turn back to the fastest quickest fix solution: alcohol [17:17 - 25:49] Closing Segment • How to deal with emotions that feel impermissible • Confidence comes from making and keeping commitments to yourself Key Quotes: "Alcohol is not your problem, it is simply your ineffective solution." - Amanda Kuda "People's lives around you are going to change and be made better by the fact that you have chosen to find more effective solutions to your problems than drinking." - Amanda Kuda Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com  It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda. If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!