S3 Ep19: George Anderson: The Mindset & Performance ExpertS3 Ep19: George Anderson: The Mindset & Performance Expert
Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free Podcast
George Anderson shares how shifting your mindset can help you live a happier, alcohol-free life.
52:32•16 Aug 2021
George Anderson: Mastering Mindset for a Sober Life
“And there are many different ways of approaching that and looking at it. So I think alcohol is a little different. And instead of using it because they need it, instead of using it to anesthetize and to numb and to silence that voice in the evening, to have that me time it's wine o 'clock, let's just crash on the couch and just forget about the horrendous day I've just had, instead of using it like that, to actually use it to celebrate a wedding or a birthday or just to have those moments that wasn't ever going to work for me.”
What if changing your mindset could be the key to a happier, alcohol-free life? In this episode of 'Over The Influence', hosts Sharon Hartley and Ben Anderson sit down with George Anderson, a mindset and performance expert with over two decades in the health and wellness industry. George has been living alcohol-free for about seven years and shares his journey of shifting his perspective on drinking.
He emphasizes that it's not about giving something up but choosing a different way of living. George provides practical advice on how to reframe your thinking, especially when dealing with other people's reactions to your sobriety. For instance, he helps a listener named Ian tackle his worries about what others think of him, both when he was drinking and now that he's sober.
One of the standout moments is George's introduction of the WOOP system—Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, and Plan—which is designed to help people identify and overcome self-sabotaging behaviors. He also touches on how alcohol can negatively impact physical performance and the importance of supportive relationships in maintaining sobriety. This episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories that will leave you feeling motivated to embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle.
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