Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Does Giving Up Alcohol Make You Feel Deprived?
Does Giving Up Alcohol Make You Feel Deprived?
Does Giving Up Alcohol Make You Feel Deprived?
Thursday 3rd October 2024
Molly Watts explains how to overcome the deprivation mindset when reducing alcohol intake, focusing on benefits like better sleep and health.
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Episode Overview
- Deprivation involves lacking necessities like food or oxygen.
- Feeling deprived when reducing alcohol is a mental construct.
- Focus on benefits like better sleep and health to combat feelings of lack.
- Challenge deprivation thoughts by questioning their validity.
- Practising gratitude helps shift mindset from scarcity to abundance.
You can't be deprived of alcohol because it's not essential for your survival.
Ever wondered why cutting back on alcohol can sometimes feel like you're missing out on something essential? In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, host Molly Watts tackles the concept of the 'deprivation mindset' and how it impacts our relationship with alcohol. Molly explains that true deprivation involves lacking necessities like food or oxygen, while feeling deprived when reducing alcohol is a mental construct.
She argues that alcohol isn't essential for survival and that this sense of deprivation is self-created through our thoughts. By shifting your perspective to focus on the benefits of drinking less, such as better sleep and improved health, you can combat these feelings of lack. Molly shares personal stories and practical advice to help you reframe your thoughts around alcohol.
She emphasises the importance of mindset in behaviour change, encouraging you to see alcohol as something you're choosing to step away from rather than something you're losing. This shift can help you appreciate the gains—like more energy and a clearer mind—instead of focusing on what you're giving up. You'll also learn how to challenge deprivation thoughts by questioning whether you really need alcohol in specific moments or if it's just a habit.
Practising gratitude can further help shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance, making it easier to stick to your goals. Molly's insights are not just about positive thinking; they are about actively reshaping your brain and life. She stresses that mindset work is challenging but essential for creating lasting change. So, if you're ready to stop feeling deprived and start feeling empowered, this episode is a must-listen. Why not give it a go?
You might just find that you're gaining far more than you're giving up.