Building Your Recovery Lifestyle: A 90-Day Plan
Episode Overview
Discipline is more reliable than motivation. Avoid the trap of believing you can moderate your drinking. Focus on creating a long-term recovery lifestyle, not instant results. Break down the lies of FOMO (fear of missing out). Think in 90-day increments to build sustainable habits.
The committee in your head is a pathological liar. Don't listen to what it has to say.
Are you struggling to maintain your motivation in recovery? Angela Pugh, the savvy sober entrepreneur and Professional Coach behind the Addiction Unlimited podcast, is here to help. In this episode, Angela shares her wisdom on creating a sustainable recovery lifestyle with a 90-day plan. Drawing from her own experiences, Angela emphasises the importance of discipline over motivation. She explains that while motivation can be fleeting, discipline helps you stay on track even when times get tough.
Angela also highlights common pitfalls in recovery, such as the lies of moderation and the dangers of seeking instant gratification. She uses relatable anecdotes to illustrate how these traps can derail your progress. One standout moment is when Angela talks about the 'committee in your head' - that internal voice that tries to convince you to have just one drink. She candidly shares how she learned to laugh at this voice and not take it seriously.
Angela's approach is practical and straightforward: create a plan, focus on two to three things at a time, and think in 90-day increments. This episode is packed with actionable advice, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to strengthen their recovery journey. So why wait? Dive into this episode and start building your recovery lifestyle today.