Gayle Macdonald
Gayle Macdonald
How to Manage Alcohol Cravings With Ease
How to Manage Alcohol Cravings With Ease
How to Manage Alcohol Cravings With Ease
Sunday 7th February 2021
Tune into 'Sober Bliss' with Gayle Macdonald for practical tips on managing alcohol cravings and taking control of your sobriety journey.
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Get the buttons here!Taming Alcohol Cravings: Gayle Macdonald's Practical Tips for Sobriety
If you can get comfortable with being uncomfortable, it's such a powerful way to get rid of the craving quicker, in the sense that you're facing your fear in that moment, if you can drop into your body, ride it out, really feel it and notice it, and experience it, and actually experience it not being as bad as you actually thought.
Cravings can feel like a mountain standing in your way on the path to sobriety. In this episode of 'Sober Bliss', host Gayle Macdonald dives into the nitty-gritty of managing those pesky cravings that can often trip you up, especially in the early days of your alcohol-free journey. Gayle breaks down why cravings shouldn't scare you and offers practical, easy-to-apply strategies to keep them at bay. One standout piece of advice is building a 'sober toolkit'.
This isn't just a buzzword; it's a lifeline. From breathing exercises to shifting your focus, Gayle shares how these tools can help you navigate through cravings without losing your footing. She also discusses the importance of facing triggers head-on once you're ready, rather than avoiding them forever. It’s about learning to manage, not fear them. But that's not all. Gayle emphasizes the power of getting comfortable with discomfort. Yes, you read that right!
Embracing those uncomfortable moments can actually speed up your journey to overcoming cravings. It's like training a muscle – the more you do it, the stronger you get. To wrap things up, Gayle extends an invitation to join her supportive community for extra help and encouragement. Whether you're just starting out or have been on this path for a while, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you stay strong and take control of your sobriety journey.