Ep. 64: Why Willpower Isn't Enough

Episode 68 of the The No More Wasted Days Podcast podcast, hosted by Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet, titled "Ep. 64: Why Willpower Isn't Enough" was published on November 29, 2024 and runs 13 minutes.

November 29, 2024 ·13m · The No More Wasted Days Podcast

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Summary

I am so excited to walk virtual hand in hand with you through your first 100 days of being alcohol free. CLICK HERE to Join the PUSH to 100 waitlist. In this shorty episode, Sara discusses why relying solely on willpower isn't enough to successfully navigate an alcohol-free journey. She shares personal experiences and research findings to illustrate the limitations of willpower. She outlines six key strategies for building systems and routines that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, emphasizing environmental design, building awareness, developing tools, seeking community support, mindset shifts, and addressing spiritual or emotional growth. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:34 The Myth of Willpower in Overcoming Addiction 00:58 Personal Experience with Willpower 02:19 Join the Push to 100 Challenge 04:30 Understanding Willpower 06:23 Challenges of Quitting Alcohol 08:02 Strategies for Success 12:51 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsDon’t forget to join the PUSH to 100 waitlist. Simply CLICK HERE and you’ll be one of the first to be notified when doors open on December 16th. ************************************************ Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today. ************************************************ Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @theheatherleecollective TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach

Episode Description

I am so excited to walk virtual hand in hand with you through your first 100 days of being alcohol free. CLICK HERE to Join the PUSH to 100 waitlist.

In this shorty episode, Sara discusses why relying solely on willpower isn't enough to successfully navigate an alcohol-free journey. She shares personal experiences and research findings to illustrate the limitations of willpower. She outlines six key strategies for building systems and routines that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, emphasizing environmental design, building awareness, developing tools, seeking community support, mindset shifts, and addressing spiritual or emotional growth.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:34 The Myth of Willpower in Overcoming Addiction

00:58 Personal Experience with Willpower

02:19 Join the Push to 100 Challenge

04:30 Understanding Willpower

06:23 Challenges of Quitting Alcohol

08:02 Strategies for Success

12:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Don’t forget to join the PUSH to 100 waitlist. Simply CLICK HERE and you’ll be one of the first to be notified when doors open on December 16th.

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Looking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details. Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.

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Follow the podcast on Social Media:

IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod

Follow Sara on Social Media: IG: @no_more_wasted_days

TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

Follow Heather on Social Media: IG: @theheatherleecollective

TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach