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Hello darling heart and welcome to this episode of the drink less live better podcast.
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This is the podcast that helps you to see that drinking less doesn't need to be stressful, lonely, or boring.
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I'm your host, Sarah Williamson, and I decided to have a year alcohol free as a little life experiment and haven't looked back.
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I'm a best selling author, expert speaker, corporate workshop facilitator and life coach.
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I'm here to support you with your alcohol free or drink less adventures.
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To keep up to date, be sure to follow me on Instagram at drink less live better, and head to the website drink less live better
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dot com where you'll be able to sign up to the 5 day drink less experiment.
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Find blog posts and you can choose to join the email club where I share resources, wisdom, insights, and glimmers of hope and joy. I hope you enjoy this episode. Let's get straight to it. Building new habits. This is a process.
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We often think we're going to start something new and then that'll be it.
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It'll be an established part of who we are straight away, and I'm here to tell you that might not always be the case.
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Are you adding something in or taking something away from your life?
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Either way, you might have to learn to make the time or energy available for your new habit to really stick.
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Here are ten strategies to help you establish and maintain the changes
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you are seeking right now. Start small.
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Begin with manageable tasks, small victories, create a sense of accomplishment and build moment momentum for more significant
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changes, so if you're thinking about running a marathon and haven't run for years, start by making a plan that involves the running you can manage now. Be specific. Clearly define your habit.
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Instead of something vague like exercise more, specify go for a 20 minute walk 5 times per week. Create cues.
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Associate your new habit with an existing routine or trigger.
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For example, if you wanted to develop a morning reading habit, link it to drinking your coffee first thing. Build a routine. Consistency is key.
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Establish a routine by performing your habit at the same time and in the same context each day. Stay accountable.
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Share your goals with a friend or family member or join a community with similar interests. Boost that commitment to yourself.
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Focus on the process, not just the result.
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Concentrate on the daily actions rather than the end goal if that seems too big. Reward yourself.
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Reinforce positive behaviour by rewarding yourself when you achieve milestones.
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Choose rewards that align with your goals and don't undermine your progress. Learn from setbacks.
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Understand that setbacks are a natural part of forming new habits, And track your progress. Keep a record of your efforts.
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Use a journal or a habit tracking app to monitor your consistency and celebrate milestones.
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Or, even better than that, download and print my new habit tracker sheet.
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You can colour in a shape every day you complete your new habit and watch your progress build in front of your eyes.
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Click on the show notes and download it right now. You are welcome. Thank you for listening in today. Come back again next week.
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Check out the show notes for a link to a hidden podcast episode that will help you with your 5 PM cravings and details about
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my one to one life coaching and sober coaching programmes, and, PS, I believe in you.
