The most difficult and complicated part of exiting the drinking life is the decision to start. 

During my 7 year struggle to drink less my thoughts about the process were all about relentless, unwavering willpower and deprivation.  Basically, a horrible, turbulent trip of resist, deny, resist, deny, cave, resist, deny, resist day after day, week after week and never feeling  happy about alcohol's role in my life. 

It wasn't until I began to decided to go against the grain and explore how I was attempting to drink less did I make alcohol irrelevant in my life. 

Understanding the way the brain is designed by default is key. 

Discussed in today's episode:

The brain's natural programing to:

• Seeking pleasure
• Avoiding pain
• Proving ourself right
• Connecting with people 

The skills to work around the brain's natural programing:

• Delay gratification
• Lean into discomfort
• Be OK with trying new things
• Be OK with going against the grain

You can find out how to work directly with me, Debi, at https://www.jumpseatcoaching.com/ExitTribe

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