Mary Wagstaff
Mary Wagstaff
Using gratitude to bypass an urge
Using gratitude to bypass an urge
Using gratitude to bypass an urge
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Discover how gratitude can help you overcome drinking urges and embrace personal growth with Mary Wagstaff's insights and techniques.
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Mary Wagstaff
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Mary's personal experience of transitioning to a new living environment and using self-awareness to navigate the changes without alcohol
- The importance of intentional presence during transitions and the capacity to experience all emotions
- The power of gratitude as a tool to bypass urges and cultivate a mindset shift, especially during the holiday season
- Introduction to the Stop Drinking and Start Living course, offering practical techniques, mindfulness practices, and journaling exercises to expand one's capacity for gratitude and positive thinking
- Insights into the five myths of quitting drinking and the five shifts in thinking for achieving relief and personal transformation
I have discovered the five myths of quitting drinking, the same thing that keeps us stuck, that we keep doing again and again and again, and then the five shifts in your thinking that you will need to finally get the relief that you've been waiting for and that you deserve on your own.
Ever wondered how gratitude could be a game-changer in your journey to quit drinking? In this episode, Mary Wagstaff dives into the often-overlooked power of gratitude as a tool for self-care, especially during the holiday season. She breaks down how appreciating the small privileges we often take for granted, like safety and health, can foster a mindset shift that helps bypass urges to drink.
Mary shares her personal story of moving to a new living environment and how she managed the transition without turning to alcohol, emphasizing the importance of being intentionally present and embracing all emotions during life's changes. This episode isn't just about quitting drinking; it's about reshaping your entire perspective on life.
Mary introduces listeners to her Stop Drinking and Start Living course, designed to help you understand the root causes of your drinking habits and teach you how to fulfill those needs on your own. The course offers practical techniques, mindfulness practices, and journaling exercises aimed at expanding your capacity for gratitude and positive thinking. If you've ever dreamed of escaping to a tropical paradise to find clarity and connect with yourself, this episode might just be the next best thing.
Tune in to discover how gratitude can transform your mindset and lead you towards a more fulfilling, alcohol-free life.