----more----This is a series of 66 mini podcasts - to support you through a 66 day alcohol free challenge.
The challenge lasts for 66 days because that's how long it takes to change a habit.
We have published an e-book called "66 days to sobriety" (available on our website https://www.tribesober.com) - this book contains 66 pages of tips, tools and motivation so I will read a page a day for these mini podcasts.
I will also update you on the healing taking place in your body and mind as you progress through the 66 days.
Is willpower a limited resource
I spent years trying to “control” my alcohol consumption. I would succeed for a while but inevitably it would all go horribly wrong and I would berate myself for having “no willpower”
My thinking was that “willpower” was a personality trait – you were either a strong person with plenty of it – or not. However recent research likens willpower to a finite resource – almost like a “muscle” that gets tired. Once you’ve used up your daily quota, it’s gone.
So if you’ve had a really difficult day at work and used a lot of “willpower/self control” to stay awake in a long boring meeting and then you get home and remember it’s a “no alcohol day” you could struggle more than if you had sailed through your working day with no problems. Click HERE
The good news is that if willpower is like a “muscle” which gets tired when it’s used it can also be trained to be stronger.
Managing to control your behaviour today will make it more likely that you will be able to do so in the future too. So every time you say no to a drink craving, you’re not only avoiding a drink now, you’re strengthening that willpower “muscle”. So work that willpower muscle today!
If you're enjoying the challenge and would like to change your relationship with alcohol then please think about joining our community HERE
Or just check out our website - https://www.tribesober.com
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