We can all acknowledge that our very laid out plans usually don't work out exactly as we had planned.

This episode dives into what to do when something goes wrong, either with your perfect plans or just something unexpected.

I go into WHY we automatically react and why it's important to learn how to pause before we react to things, especially things outside of our control.

There is also a cost that accompanies our automatic reactions.. like causing more problems, drinking, or causing a rift in relationships.

I also explain the benefits with pausing and HOW to pause when things go 'wrong.'

Don't miss this episode, especially now, when things might feel like it's all going wrong.

We have way more control than we think we do.

Don't miss!

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Tune in to the podcast this week and learn my process around creating and executing goals.

I have a process that will help you identify your #1 goal for the year, then I help you reframe the goal with a statement that feels good to you and then we create your blueprint for achieving the goal.

Just the word goal can be repulsive to some people and then they resist creating any intention or doing new things.

I would invite you to think about a goal any way you want. You don't even have to call it a goal, it could just be 'something I want to do this year.'

We all have hopes and dreams and ideas about things we want.

What are yours? Start there. Make a list. What is on your list for things you want or to achieve that you haven't yet...

It's fun to dream about this. Don't worry about how you will do it. Let your dreams and ideas have some attention.

I'll guide you the rest of the way through this process and you'll be off to the races feeling good about moving forward towards your goals, dreams or desires!

2025 can be a magical year for you if you put some thought and intention and focus around what you WANT!

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Grab a notebook and pen because you are about to learn 6 tools that will make your Dry January Experience the most successful and fun as it can be!

I teach you:

Also, here me answer some common questions like:

'What to do if husband is doing Dry January and you don't want to share you are doing it because you might drink..'
'Is looking for substitutes bad?'
'It's just a habit.. I don't have urges.'
'Is it best to just not have alcohol in the house, or keep it to help you work through your cravings.'

You will be surprised at my answers! Give it a listen and set yourself up for a great start to 2025!

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Happy New Year!

This episode is a further exploration of Decisions. If you haven't listened to Part 1, please do that first, https://www.angelamascenik.com/podcasts/stop-over-drinking-and-start-living/episodes/2148935056

This episode dives into AFTER we made a decision, how to evaluate that decision, especially if you didn't experience the outcome of the decision that you really wanted to.

I also discuss how to keep making more decisions that have this new insight you received after being in the outcome of the original decision.

Also learn how to have your own back around the decisions you made no matter the outcome.

Decision making is a huge process when you are trying to change unwanted behavior. It's really important to learn how to make and evaluate decisions that have your goals in mind instead of reacting to your mind's primitive needs and wants!

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This episode is going to help you become aware of your automatic or unconscious decision making process.

Once you see HOW you are making decisions you can decide with more intention on the outcome you want to have versus just your automatic quick or knee jerk decisions.

This is a skill that you can use for any decision you are contemplating or to evaluate how you've make past decisions.

Changing your relationship with alcohol comes with a lot of decisions to make.

Please listen to this informative Part 1 Decision making episode to gain awareness so you can make the best possible decisions for you!

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In this episode, we dive into why trusting yourself can feel so hard—and how to rebuild that trust step by step.

You'll learn how to recognize the impact of broken self-trust, identify what’s been holding you back, and take actionable steps to reconnect with your trust.

Whether it’s sticking to your goals, following through on commitments, or just believing in your ability to make the right choices, this episode will give you practical tools and a fresh perspective to start trusting yourself again.

Trusting yourself goes beyond just sticking to your plan, tune in and know exactly where to focus on building that trust today!

You can still join Stop Over-drinking and Start Living through January 31st! 
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Join us for the Dry January Experience here >> https://www.angelamascenik.com/dryjanuary

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This episode is a must listen for everyone! 

It's normal to feel like giving up and throwing in the towel, it's a very human feeling. 

In this episode I discuss WHY we sometimes feel like giving up and how to recognize if you are in that place.

Such as:
Burnout and Overwhelm: When effort outweighs perceived results.
Self-Doubt: Believing you're not capable of success.
Lack of Immediate Results: The discomfort of delayed gratification.
Comparison Trap: Feeling behind because of others’ progress. 

I explain how to shift your perspective and mindset. 

I also cover how to process this feeling and tips to focus on small action items you can take to keep moving forward. 

Also, when you are in this place its really important to ask for help, get support, talk to a trusted friend or join a group. 

I'd love to hear how you used this podcast episode to help you instead of throwing in the towel!

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This episode describes tunnel vision.. that place where our minds might go when we want to drink.. the back and forth, the thinking how it might not count, or it wouldn't matter. The place where your desire to drink is high and it's all that your mind is focusing on.

I had a bit of tunnel vision during Thanksgiving when my husband was leading a Scotch tasting with his family.

Tune in and hear what this sounded like for me and how I recognized it and got out of it.

Also, there is nothing wrong with you if you experience tunnel vision, it's 100% normal, so don't make it mean anything, except that you are human!

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This is a bonus episode of a class I taught to help you ENJOY the holiday season and not over-drink.

This episode is best listened to with a pen and paper so you can do the exercises I taught in the class!

The episode will be available to listen to until December 15th!

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This episodes discusses the importance of doing the things that WORK to keep you drinking less or alcohol free.

A lot of times, we start to feel good and we let the practices that work slip away, and that is when things can get away from us.

I share a story of a small decision that helped me stay ahead of holiday stress, getting over-hungry and a cascade of events that can happen when we put our priorities and what is good for us last on the list.

Staying ahead of it is critical during busy and stressful times.

What is IT? It is feeling run-down, burnt out, overwhelmed, over-hungry, drained, or feeling thin. When we feel this way, we are susceptible to our old patterns of seeking comfort, ie ALCOHOL or food to comfort ourselves. And we know that relying on these things for comfort doesn't really work because we over-do it and then feel even worse.

So we have to stay AHEAD of it by taking care of ourselves, slowing down and prioritizing our well being.

You deserve to build in time for yourself to take good care of you no matter what is going on!

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