Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
If Changing Your Drinking Isn't Getting Easier...
If Changing Your Drinking Isn't Getting Easier...
If Changing Your Drinking Isn't Getting Easier...
Monday 28th October 2024
Struggling to change your drinking habits? Discover how brain power can make lasting changes easier than relying on willpower alone.
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Molly Watts
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Willpower vs Brain Power: Making Lasting Changes in Your Drinking Habits
Episode Overview
- Willpower can be helpful but has its limits.
- Brain power involves retraining your brain for long-term change.
- Take different actions with alcohol to rewire your brain.
- Challenge your core beliefs about alcohol.
- Commit to curiosity and compassion to understand and improve your habits.
Willpower feels like a bit of a sprint. It can get you across short distances, but you're going to tire out quickly
Ever wondered why changing your drinking habits sometimes feels like a never-ending battle? In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, host Molly Watts dives into why some folks struggle to make lasting changes. Molly explores the difference between relying on willpower and tapping into brain power for sustainable change. Willpower, while useful, can tire out quickly, much like a sprint. On the other hand, brain power involves retraining your brain and rewiring neural pathways for long-term success.
She explains that real change happens when you take consistent, intentional actions over time. You'll learn about the three key components of brain power: taking different actions with alcohol, challenging your core beliefs about drinking, and committing to curiosity and compassion. Molly shares her own experiences and practical tips, making this episode both relatable and actionable.
Whether you're new to the journey or have been at it for a while, this episode offers valuable insights to help you build a peaceful relationship with alcohol. So, are you ready to swap willpower for brain power and make lasting changes? Give it a listen and find out!