“The big day has arrived!” she proclaimed over the phone. It was more like a whaling scream mixed with excitement and anticipation. It was my friend, Tracy. She was about to turn 40 in just 2 days. She, along with a group of besties, was about to embark on a long weekend celebration in New York City. Her birthday extravaganza was about to begin! Due to a prior engagement, I, unfortunately, was unable to join...
“I shouldn’t…but I want to…I really can’t…or could I”? Oh yes, the internal chatter… Have you experienced an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other, both giving you conflicting directions? Of course, you have. It’s the very essence of being human. The internal conflict is real. When we experience two conflicting thoughts that are incongruent with one another, this is referred to as cognitive dissonance. The definition, according to Merriam Webster: psychological...
What do you see as impossible? If you could close your eyes and dream of the perfect day, what would that look like for you? Did you know you have the power to decide on anything you want? When you say the words, “I am”, what word describes you? You’ve heard the phrase, “perception is reality,” right? Have you ever stopped to wonder why that’s true? When you were a young child, your brain was soaking...
When my friend, Conner decided to give up alcohol, he was harassed by his friends. They asked, “Dude, what are you going to get from the beverage cart on the golf course, soda?” The roars of laughter from his buddies were not easy for Conner to hear. His friends’ response is typical and also the reason why it’s hard for men and women to give up drinking. They feel peer-pressured. It is also something that...
Alcohol – you either like it, love it or you choose to leave it. Wherever you find yourself, you can benefit from learning how it plays a part in your life. Question the Drink is just that, question why you’re drinking. It is a conversation starter, a seed to be planted, and a little nugget of reality. Why is this important? Because far too often, we find ourselves not paying attention to the “why” and...
Let’s get real with one another, shall we? Very few people that love to drink alcohol want to stop completely. If you are like most people, this means you. What you really want is to learn how to moderate your consumption. Maybe you are at the point of recognizing your overindulgence at times. Have you said quietly to yourself that you should cut back? Alternatively, you promised you would only have a few glasses but...
Move out of the way, alcohol! A new vehicle is gaining rapid speed and it’s called The Sober-Curious Train! As millennials age and Gen X get wiser, the “need” to drink at every possible opportunity is coming to an end. This is welcoming news for all. Why? Keep reading… Sober bars are becoming the latest trend and for good reason. Not everyone likes to drink alcohol or has the ability to drink. Think about pregnant...
Have you asked yourself, “Am I an Alcoholic?” Ah yes, the ultimate question. The granddaddy of questions that brings an overabundance of unwanted embarrassment and shame. Let’s be real! Nobody wants to learn they may be a problematic drinker. Not one person strives to earn that title. It’s natural to ask this question when you’re drinking the entire bottle of wine instead of just one glass. Or maybe you’re downing a six-pack of beer after...
I bet you have heard a flight attendant give the spiel about the importance of using an oxygen mask on yourself before assisting a young child. Why is that? Because if you can’t help yourself first, you are of no use to anyone else. That is also true as you question the drink. It is essential to provide yourself with self-care and self-love. It is okay to be a little self-centered during the initial timeframe...
Have you ever pulled out a piece of paper, drew a hard vertical line down the center and wrote PROS and CONS at the top to make a decision? When you are ready to question your relationship with alcohol, try this legendary exercise. Mark at the top, “Reasons to Keep Drinking and Reasons to Quit Drinking.” It is truly eye-opening to see what transpires on paper. My own personal list was startling. It went...
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