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Common myths about quitting alcohol include needing Strong Willpower, making a commitment to Never Drink Again, and not Fitting In
Willpower
Do you believe you need strong willpower to quit drinking? Willpower is not sustainable in the long term, instead we need to look at our beliefs around alcohol and whether it really does what we think it does. Does it really help me relax? Does it make me happier or more fun? By understanding what alcohol really does in our body, we can create new emotional goals that lead to lasting changes and a life we don't want to escape from.
Do you believe you have to make a commitment to never drink again to be a success? What if your goal could simply be to make alcohol small and irrelevant in your life? As you start noticing how much better you feel without alcohol: no hangovers, no regrets about the night before... you may find that you have stopped wanting alcohol altogether. If you get asked why you don't drink, your reply could be "I drink as much as I want, I just haven't wanted to in x years."
Do you believe you will stop fitting in without drinking at family and social events? The truth is most people won't notice and the few that do, probably won't notice for long. You, on the other hand, will probably have more fun without alcohol, being fully present, remembering every moment, being able to safely drive home. The real freedom is not having to make excuses about why you can't do something and being able to fully live your life, without limitations.