EPISODE · Oct 30, 2019 · 20 MIN
The Story I'm Telling Myself Is?????
from Aging Flipped with Debi Talbert · host Debi Talbert
Listen in to todays episode as I help you explore how asking yourself this simple question "The Story I'm Telling Myself Is?" will help you make small subtle shifts so you can begin to exit the drinking life my drinking less alcohol. A few of the things I hear from my clients (and I told myself) are:It (meaning alcohol) provides relief.It's Relaxing.It's sophisticated.Normal people who are in control can drink. It's fun.Its celebratory.It relieves stress.It turns off my brain.The stories I hear (and told) about life without alcohol: It's boring not to drinkIt'll be dullIt's unsophisticated.What am I going to order? It's not as funIt's hardIt's not fair that I don't get to drinkIt must mean that I have a problem.It must mean that I'm an alcoholicIt's a struggle that requires willpower, and I just don't have the energy for that. It's awkward, tedious, annoying, and embarrassing not to drink.Without it, I'll fee deprived.I'll be stigmatized and have to justify why I'm not drinking.I'll always feel like I want it, and I'll always have to fight against that desire. The stories we tell ourselves affect how we feel. Our feelings/emotions cause us to act/react and not act. From those actions/reactions or lack of action is where the results of our lives come from. In this episode you'll learn how a little talked about method to help you question those stores and turn them around into ones to help you exit the drinking life. You can find out all about FLY - First Love Yourself Coaching Membership Program by clicking here. agingflipped.com for more resources on aging with ease and more fulfillment.
What this episode covers
Stories are the words we put together to form thoughts in our minds about our lives, experiences, and circumstances.
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