The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox

169. Breaking Vicious Cycles - A Guide For Better Mental Health


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Have you ever noticed how one small decision can either make your day better or completely unravel it?

Maybe you reach for a drink after a tough day or push through and go for a walk instead.

What if I told you those moments of choice are part of something much bigger—what we call a virtuous or vicious cycle?

In today’s episode of Alcohol Rethink, we’re diving into these cycles, exploring how your perception of life’s events determines which path you take, and what lies in the middle—the space where your mindset, thoughts, and feelings decide if you spiral down or build yourself up.

In episode 169 of The Alcohol Rethink Podcast, host Patrick Fox, will be sharing how to recognize when you’re caught in either cycle and how to shift your momentum for the better.

He shares insights from his experiences and recent coaching sessions, emphasising the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in breaking negative patterns.

The episode provides practical tools for listeners to identify their cycles and make supportive choices, ultimately encouraging a shift towards healthier behaviours and mindsets.

Some of the key takeaways:

  • Rethinking alcohol will lead to personal growth.
  • Understanding the difference between a vicious and virtuous cycle
  • The power of awareness in creating change
  • Positive actions create a virtuous cycle
  • Negative actions lead to a vicious cycle
  • Self-reflection helps identify your current cycle
  • Small wins can build momentum for change
  • Intentionality in choices leads to better outcomes
  • Supportive environments foster positive behaviours
  • Be kind to yourself is essential during the journey of change

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