Shame is a big motivator for high-functioning drinkers and perfectionists. Feeling like you have to prove yourself, or earn the right to relax, comes from the belief that you are not worthy as you are. You have to DO better to BE good enough.

When you stop drinking, a large chunk of shame goes away. Because you no longer have anything to hide. But the “problem” with having less shame is that your motivation to perform goes away too. 

Post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) affects 95 percent of us in early sobriety. Depression may feel like a shock when you’re used to living with chronic anxiety. You may find it difficult to do basic tasks that you had no trouble with before--even when you were hungover.

After a lifetime of checking boxes–caring less about your body and more about the optics–recovery is an invitation to cultivate real motivation. It’s scary as hell to let go of idealistic expectations, but if you trust the process, you’ll discover what really makes you happy. 

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