Ep 50: Toolkit '101': Progress over Perfection - A New Approach to Dry January | Alcohol Toolkit |

Thinking about doing Dry January? In today's episode, your host Anna shares a new approach to Dry January. She suggests approaching it as an empowering experiment, rather than a sheer test of willpower. It’s a fundamental mindset shift, and a way to discover practical strategies, compelling insights, and focus on growth and self-discovery. Let’s rethink Dry January together.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction03:36 Take a break from alcohol for better health.06:57 Observe alcohol's role; reconsider its necessity.19:39 January encourages exploring different lifestyle choices.23:30 An Alcohol-free month led to improved skin, sleep, and mood.26:30 Save money, enjoy life, and improve health and connections.32:28 Embrace progress over perfection; celebrate 97% success.34:56 Invest in yourself with Dry January, questions welcome.🔗 Get all the free resources from the series at: Toolkit OptinAnna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, breaking the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! community informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment: https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerIf you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do.Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukMentioned in this episode:Anna and fellow coach Tabbin Almond are excited to announce they’re hosting a free webinar on Thursday 9th July to share what they’ve learnt about what women actually need when they want to change their relationship with alcohol. You can save your spot here: https://www.thebigdrinkrethink.com/webinar