Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

E134: Coping with Boredom in Sobriety


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I recently surveyed my audience to create a free eBook and one of the questions was what’s your biggest struggle in sobriety. I was shocked to see that almost every response said boredom. I know that’s a major trigger, but I expected more of a balance between boredom and negative emotions. In this episode you’ll learn about why some people are more likely to feel bored, how this relates to drinking, and what you can do to manage boredom in sobriety. You’ll learn about why some people are more likely to respond to boredom in positive ways while others turn to alcohol to cope.


What to listen to next:

E103: why we want to enhance everything with alcohol

E115: why you aren't ready to quit drinking and how to get ready

E114: why we believe alcohol helps and how to break these beliefs


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