The 4 Desires Driving All Human Behavior

The most difficult and complicated part of exiting the drinking life is the decision to start. During my 7 year struggle to drink less my thoughts about the process were all about relentless, unwavering willpower and deprivation.  Basically, a horrible, turbulent trip of resist, deny, resist, deny, cave, resist, deny, resist day after day, week after week and never feeling  happy about alcohol's role in my life. It wasn't until I began to decided to go against the grain and explore how I was attempting to drink less did I make alcohol irrelevant in my life. Understanding the way the brain is designed by default is key. Discussed in today's episode:The brain's natural programing to:Seeking pleasureAvoiding painProving ourself rightConnecting with people The skills to work around the brain's natural programing:Delay gratificationLean into discomfortBe OK with trying new thingsBe OK with going against the grainYou can find out how to work directly with me, Debi, at https://www.jumpseatcoaching.com/ExitTribe agingflipped.com for more resources on aging with ease and more fulfillment.