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Gray Areas of Life

redirect part five of the saber method

Redirect – Part Five of SABER

https://youtu.be/srxddC0iYb0 Redirect - Part Five of SABER Welcome to the last step of the SABER flow, Redirect. This is the ACTION step where we shift our attention to gratitude and making a NEW empowering decision.  Having gratitude in all situations isn’t easy, especially if you’ve been struggling with something or moving through a difficult experience. I totally get it.  But I’ll have you consider the meaning of gratitude.  The Latin root of the word gratitude...

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Giving in to Temptation

Giving in to Temptation

I have a confession to make. There are occasions when I become "unglued". I turn into a crazy person who cries and yells simultaneously.  It's not pretty.  And God bless my husband. He sits back and allows me to have my fit, not saying a word. He lets me have my temper tantrum, and when it's over, he hugs me and tells me it will be okay.  Sometimes my initial response is to numb out...

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how to stop your mind from racing

How to Stop Your Mind from Racing

Have you ever told yourself a convoluted story that was so intricately woven with thoughts only to find out none of it was true? It’s easy to do when our brains have an average of 50,000 to 70,000 thoughts per day. This can create havoc in our minds, and we end up manifesting our destiny without knowing the implications. So what is the secret on how to stop your mind from racing? This is important as...

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is gray area drinking dangerous

Is Gray Area Drinking Dangerous?

Maybe you’ve recently heard the term, gray area drinking, and wondered if it’s okay to be in the gray? Anytime we put the words, “okay” and “alcohol” together, I raise an eyebrow.  If you’re asking what the heck is gray area drinking, you can read more here at, What is Gray Area Drinking. If you’re someone that enjoys bourbon on the rocks or a glass of red Napa Valley Cabernet from time to time, this...

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why asking for help is hard

Why Asking for Help is Hard

You're standing at the crossroads and know a decision must happen, but you're frozen. "Why is this so hard?", you wonder. Vulnerability, embarrassment, and shame are the reasons that prevent you from reaching out for help. That, plus a little denial mixed in.   Maybe you aren’t ready to admit that you even need support. After all, you’re a professional and need to “look the part”, and conduct yourself as such. It's too risky to let...

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how to screw yourself without trying

How to Screw Yourself without Trying

You know the familiar term, “Ignorance is bliss,” right? Well, never before has that term been so accurate as it is today.  As I write this blog post, it’s April 2020, the year that changed right before our eyes. It’s also Alcohol Awareness Month, a time that is set aside to talk openly about the facts of alcohol.  It's Alcohol Awareness Month! Before you close off from the topic and say, "that's not me", consider...

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how to withstand fear in predictable certainty

How to Withstand Fear in Predictable Uncertainty

Due to COVID-19, we are in unprecedented territory as a global community. The fear of this new reality is very real. It can be described as Predictable Uncertainty.  We are most fearful when we don’t know what’s coming next. Our body is hardwired to move into a sympathetic response in our nervous system causing us to fight, flight, or freeze in unknown terror.   It’s understandable. The threat is real and we should be taking this...

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what to say when you aren't drinking

What to Say When You’re Not Drinking

A question all sober curious drinkers dread is, “why aren’t you drinking”?  The silent gulp in the throat, the spinning thoughts for a convincing response, and the deep insecurity of exposing oneself is enough reason to say screw it and give in.  The societal pressure, overall acceptance, and expectation of drinking alcohol can be overwhelming to those trying to moderate or abstain. Wherever you go, there it is.  As a former drinker myself, I experienced...

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can cold showers improve your health

Can Cold Showers Improve Your Health?

When I first quit drinking, a friend suggested a book, The Miracle Morning, by Hal Elrod. This book was a game-changer and the stepping stone into the deep dive of my self-development rituals. In the book, Hal shares the benefits of a morning routine that includes: prayer/meditation, journaling, saying affirmations, visualizing, exercise, and reading.  Hal also has a podcast that I listen to regularly called Achieve Your Goals. About a year ago, episode #270, Hal...

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  • Embrace is Self Grace – Part Four of SABER
  • BREATHE – Part Three of SABER
  • Acknowledging Your Thoughts, Part Two of SABER

 

Hi! I’m Kari Schwear, Founder of GrayTonic, and the Question the Drink movement.

I am a perpetual life-learner, a 7x career-path conqueror, speaker, writer, coach, and entrepreneur. I am also a former gray area drinker that struggled with understanding the why and how I got there.

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