We get ever closer to publication date.... In this episode Sarah runs through the Drink Less; Live Better Framework - Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Alignment
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Hello, darling heart, and welcome to 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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With my experience and training, I now help other people with their alcohol free or drink less adventures.
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You can find out more and sign up to my 5 day drink less challenge at drink less, live better.com.
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I'm here to tell you that you can relax, connect, and have fun without alcohol in your life.
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Join me here each week to find out how. The drink less, live better framework.
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In the book I've just written oh, the book I've just written.
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Seriously, saying those words out loud makes me come over all peculiar.
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It feels so extraordinary to say I'm not quite comfortable with it yet.
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I'm having a pinch me moment because all the subjects in the world I could have written about never, never would I have believed
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it might have been about sobriety or drinking less just a few years ago. What have I become?
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Well, I'm glad to answer that question. Thanks for giving me the opportunity.
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I have become a truer version of myself, a more courageous
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person who treats themselves more kindly than they ever did before. It's good.
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Good to know This is where I am now, and good to know I'm making even more progress around who I will become next.
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Since deciding alcohol was no longer going to play a starring role in my life, I have taken action to live more purposefully and peacefully.
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Living my purposeful life requires intention, reflection, and a commitment to taking action every day in the direction of
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my short term goals, I've embraced my own framework consisting of awareness, acceptance, taking action, and being in alignment. Awareness, acceptance, action, action, alignment.
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This framework serves as a guide, and by approaching each step with kindness both towards myself and others, guess what? Good things unfold.
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Awareness of our thoughts and feelings forms the foundation of this framework.
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Can you be fully present and attuned to your inner and outer experiences.
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Kindness towards oneself is crucial here as it encourages self compassion and nonjudge mental observation.
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By cultivating this self awareness, you gain better insight into your values, passions, strengths, and the areas in which you'd like to grow. Acceptance.
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Let's be honest about the importance of embracing our circumstances.
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Let's acknowledge and make peace with the aspects of ourselves that may be challenging or imperfect.
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By extending kindness towards our imperfections, we do create space for growth and transformation.
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Acceptance also extends to external circumstances recognizing that life is a series of ups and downs. Life sometimes gets kinda lifey.
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A peaceful approach towards life's inevitable challenges helps us to face them fully.
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There will always be less than ideal situations. Of course, there will.
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Accepting that now that now makes it all the less surprising when we get thrown an inevitable curveball.
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Action propels us forward on our right path.
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Take the next right step and the next one.
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Kindness in action involves treating ourselves and others with empathy, compassion and respect.
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It means making choices that line up with our values.
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Alignment represents the culmination of this framework, integrating that awareness, acceptance, and action into a whole beautiful package.
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Alignment is a sense of connection and meaning.
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When we feel aligned, we are able to ensure our choices and contributions are in harmony with our authentic selves.
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When we live in alignment, we experience a deep sense of fulfillment as our actions can truly reflect our intentions and values.
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We are getting closer and closer to publication date now.
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I'm expecting to be able to let you know a date that the book will be published very soon.
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If you haven't yet picked up a ticket to the launch party in London, head to the link in the show notes now.
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I think there are still a few tickets left.
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I cannot wait to celebrate with you.
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Maybe in that moment this will all then seem real and then I can say the other a word, author.
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Thank you so much for listening in today.
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Please listen in to any other episode and check out the show notes.
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You'll see a link to a hidden podcast episode to help you with your 5 PM cravings, and you'll be able to read about my one to one coaching program.
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Please follow me on for any more updates about the book. Thank you for listening in today.
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Come back again next week, and, PS, I believe in you.
