The Thought That Can Break the Drinking Loop

How to deal with alcohol cravings without willpower starts with understanding what happens inside your mind when you’re caught in the drinking loop.In this snippet, you’ll learn about the law of substitution—and why fighting unwanted thoughts can leave you even more exhausted and discouraged. Instead of trying to push thoughts about alcohol away, you can prepare a different thought in advance and give your mind something else to hold onto.Becca introduces the idea of a personal “hook phrase”: a simple phrase you choose ahead of time so it’s ready when your mind starts spinning. Rather than scrambling for something to think about in the middle of a craving, you practice the phrase until it becomes familiar enough to come to your rescue.You’ll also hear why September and October can be such a useful window for building stability before the holiday season arrives.Take a deep breath, grab your pen, and listen in. Your mind may have more options than you’ve been giving it credit for.Join us in September for "The Sobriety Sanctuary"Start Now and Readiness Will Follow — five short classes, live with Becca, September 8–12 at 6:00pm Eastern / 3:00pm Pacific. Free. Replay sent the same night.You don't have to feel ready. That's the whole point.Register: https://beccajacobson.com/start-now?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes 🎙️ Vote for The Snippets on SobrietyTalkRate and review the Snippets and help other women find their way here. It’s fast and simple: https://ratethispodcast.com/snippetsThis podcast explores the journey of sober living and sobriety, highlighting how health, mindset shifts, and overcoming regret from binge drinking and drinking can lead to powerful habits that support an alcohol-free lifestyle, especially for professionals and business women seeking self-improvement, confidence, clarity, and lasting empowerment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.