Louise Barnett
Louise Barnett
49: The Pros & Cons of Counting Days in Sobriety
49: The Pros & Cons of Counting Days in Sobriety
49: The Pros & Cons of Counting Days in Sobriety
Thursday 20th April 2023
Louise Barnett discusses the pros and cons of counting sober days on 'Together S.O.B.E.R.', offering valuable insights for your recovery journey.
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Episode Overview
- Louise shares her personal opinions and experiences regarding counting sobriety days and its impact on her journey
- She encourages listeners to evaluate whether day counting serves their best interests and emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in the sobriety journey
- The discussion delves into the challenges and rewards of tracking sobriety days, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating their path to sobriety
I promise you, if you focus emphasis on becoming a better human being as a whole, the consumption of alcohol or the lack of consumption of alcohol will become effortless. It'll literally just melt off your skin.
Counting the days since your last drink—does it motivate you or hold you back? Louise Barnett, host of 'Together S.O.B.E.R.', dives into this debate in her latest episode. She shares her own experiences with day counting and discusses both its advantages and pitfalls. For some, marking each day sober can be a powerful motivator, a tangible reminder of progress. For others, it can become an obsession, a source of anxiety rather than empowerment.
Louise doesn’t shy away from the complexities, encouraging listeners to reflect on what truly serves their recovery journey. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness, suggesting that the ultimate goal should be personal growth and well-being, not just ticking off days. If you're grappling with whether to count your sober days or not, this episode offers valuable perspectives to help you decide what's best for you.