Anneka Reece

The Alcohol Free Vibes Podcast

Anneka Reece

  • Willpower: I'm running out!

Willpower: I'm running out!

Friday 17th January 2025

Running out of willpower during Dry January? Learn practical tips to stay on track and reignite your motivation for an alcohol-free life.
31 minutes
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The Alcohol Free Vibes Podcast
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Anneka Reece
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Revitalise Your Willpower: Tips for Staying Sober

Episode Overview

  • Willpower is finite and influenced by sleep and blood sugar levels.
  • Reframe limiting beliefs about alcohol to reduce reliance on willpower.
  • Create new, pleasurable routines to replace old drinking habits.
  • Reflect on personal growth and celebrate progress.
  • Connect with support networks and explore new interests.
"If you have alcohol on a pedestal, you will eventually run out of willpower and want to go back to drinking"
Feeling like your willpower is running on empty during Dry January or your sober journey? This episode of The Alcohol Free Vibes Podcast, hosted by Anneka Reece, is just what you need. Anneka dives into the common challenge of dwindling willpower and offers practical strategies to keep you on track. She explains how willpower is finite and influenced by factors like sleep and blood sugar levels.
Instead of relying solely on willpower, Anneka suggests reframing your limiting beliefs about alcohol and creating new, pleasurable routines to replace old drinking habits. By identifying the false benefits we attach to alcohol and challenging them, you can reduce the need for constant willpower. Anneka also highlights the importance of reconnecting with your motivation for sobriety. Reflecting on personal growth, connecting with support networks, and exploring new interests can reignite your excitement for an alcohol-free life.
She encourages listeners to celebrate their progress, no matter how small, and to use inspiration as a driving force. If you're struggling with maintaining your sober goals, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable tips to help you stay committed. Tune in to learn how to honour your state changes, replace old habits with new ones, and find joy in your alcohol-free journey.