#60 Why Would I?

In this episode, I'm talking about reframing your relationship with alcohol from one of fear and resistance to making choices in the present moment. I'll explore why we drink to escape uncomfortable feelings give you strategies for managing stress and self-care during the busy holiday season without relying on alcohol. Episode Highlights:  Drinking is often a way to escape uncomfortable feelings rather than deal with them in a healthy way Focus on why you want to drink in the present moment rather than worrying about future consequences Overcommitting and not prioritizing self-care leads to increased stress and exhaustion, setting yourself up to drink more Take a 30-day break from alcohol before the holidays to gain clarity and make better choices Delegate, simplify activities, and learn to say no to commitments that don't truly matter RESOURCES Access Emma's Summer Success Bundle here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/summersuccessbundle Join Emma's VIP ELITE experience here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/offers/k7AXMNPG Join Emma's Be The Lighthouse membership here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/bethelighthouse Get Emma's NEW Visualisation audio download at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation Emma's Awareness worksheets for people wanting to prepare prior to taking a break from drinking or reduce their drinking by being more mindful about what and why they drink https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in Emma's 5 Day Alcohol Reset for people looking to take a quick reset https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/fivedayreset Join The Self-Paced Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midlife-af-podcast/id1649673705