S1:E27 Cravings Are a Wave - Not a Command

A craving feels like an emergency. It is not. It is a wave.In this quick episode I share the one truth about cravings that changed everything for me. They pass. Most cravings peak and start fading within about two minutes — if you just outlast the wave instead of giving in immediately.I give you a simple, practical tool to use the very next time a craving hits. Set a timer. Do something else while it counts down. And check back in. Nine times out of ten, the intensity has already dropped.You do not have to white knuckle your way through an entire evening of willpower. You just have to survive two minutes at a time.What we cover:Why a craving feels urgent but is not actually an emergencyThe two minute rule and how to use it in the momentSimple things to do while you wait out the waveWhy outlasting a craving is easier than fighting it head onYour tiny step from this episode:The next time a craving hits, set a timer for two minutes. Drink some water, step outside, or text your accountability partner while it counts down. Check back in and see how the intensity has shifted.Grab your free Everyday Comeback Guide + join the newsletter: lesliebegin.myflodesk.com/comebackConnect with Leslie:📱 Instagram: @lesliebegin📧 Email: [email protected]🎙️ Subscribe to Dare to Begin wherever you listen to podcastsKeywords: how to stop a craving, food cravings and willpower, women's wellness podcast, health coach, everyday comeback, craving management tips, healthy habits for women, Leslie Begin, dare to begin, comeback mindset, busy mom health tips, quick health tips, willpower and cravings, mindful eating tips