Harnessing Your Reward System for Lasting Sobriety
When you do some good work, you definitely are going to reward yourself, because this is how you then build that behavior that's going to sustain.
Imagine if the secret to overcoming addiction was hidden in the way you reward yourself. In this episode of 'Addiction Secrets and Mindset Hacks', Davud Grošić, a stay-at-home dad and experienced addiction coach, dives into the power of the reward system. He reveals how our daily habits of rewarding ourselves can either trap us in addiction or help us break free.
Davud explains that many of us use rewards unconsciously, sometimes choosing harmful ones like alcohol, which can lead to dependency. But what if you could rewire this system? By understanding why you turned to alcohol and replacing it with healthier rewards, like watching a favorite movie or treating yourself to new running shoes, you can create positive behaviors that last. Davud also highlights the importance of shifting focus from pain to pleasure and finding joy in contributing to others.
His approach involves visualizing the negative consequences of not reaching your goals and choosing rewards that genuinely bring you happiness. This episode offers practical strategies to help you achieve sobriety and maintain it by mastering your reward system. Tune in to learn how to transform your life, one reward at a time.