How To Change Addictive Behavior- Something To Sip On

Addictive Behaviors Something to Sip On   Have you ever wondered, what is an addictive behavior? Where do addictions come from? Why can't I get over my addiction? How to change an addictive behavior?     Our series on addiction has been life changing   We covered Sex, Relationship, Energy, Healing, Children and next week we will cover food but now I wanted you to have something to sip on     I talk with my friends, children and sister about the weakest link, the weakest link has the ability to make all of life unstable.   I remember a time when we were little and all the neighborhood kids would be playing tug of war, it's a simple but fun game where each team is split into equal parts and the goal is to pull the rope with the other team forward, so they can fall over, if you've done this optimal accomplishment, then you've won!   But, the thing about the weakest person on the team, you can't put them towards the back because the most power needs to be at your foundation.   And just like this game of tug of war, in life we don't need the weakest link at our foundations.  If we have the weakest link pretending to be the strongest link, when we go to rely on this link, everything will just fall apart.    Sometimes, our weakest links look like a phone call with the wrong person, a gossiping conversation, a dinner out with a coworker that might lead to much more than your favorite steak dinner, a smile too long, your favorite dessert laying on the counter, in indulgence that we just can't handle.   Whatever your weakest link is, it's your obligation to your soul, to locate it, be honest with yourself…We must find out our weak links to strengthen them so they become obsolete or our strongest building blocks for authentic change.        How to work on the weakest link?     Keep a Log. Find the Patterns: addictions can be triggered by a feeling, a place, a memory, or even a smell Write a quick accountability lesson to yourself: If you failed, you'll look back on this time as a reflection of hope, trying to reach a place of peace, center and self-control Find the obvious connections. Connect with a supportive network. Be Aware of Your Thoughts and Actions immediately bring yourself to awareness Try to hold yourself accountable without any judgement or anxiety if your fail, for this might bring you back into addictive behaviors,   For more help:   Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Crisis workers are available 24 hours a day. Calls are free and confidential.   SAMHSA National Helpline Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information.  1-800-662-4357 Food Addictions Anonymous FAA.com