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We don't have to hit rock bottom, we're allowed to want something different and we can CHOOSE to improve our lives from this point onwards.
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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 dot 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.
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Today, we're going to talk about the ripple effect of kindness.
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In a world that feels fast paced and disconnected, kindness has the remarkable ability to bridge divides, heal wounds, and uplift the human spirit.
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It's a universal language that transcends cultural boundaries and touches the lives of people.
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Kindness is not just a fleeting act, it's a way of being, a conscious choice to bring warmth and compassion into our interactions with others and ourself.
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I was guilty of being deeply unkind to myself.
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In my drinking days, it felt like a never ending cycle of beating myself up for actions I'd taken, feeling guilty, feeling
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shame, and then doing it all again.
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I do believe that kindness begins with an inner shift, a real desire to extend empathy, understanding and care to those around us and ourselves.
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When we choose to be kind we do create a ripple effect that can transform our relationships.
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Acts of kindness, no matter how tiny, do have the potential to bright someone's day, restore faith in humanity, and inspire others to follow suit.
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Kindness is an action that requires us to sometimes step out of our comfort zone and extend ourselves.
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Engaging in acts of kindness can have profound effects on both the giver and the receiver.
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When we actively seek opportunities to do nice things, we create a sense of connection and purpose in our lives whilst also
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having a positive impact on those people around us.
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One of the nicest aspects of kindness is its contagious nature.
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When we share acts of kindness, we set off a chain reaction of positivity.
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Of course, it can be as simple as sharing uplifting stories, expressing thankfulness, or just saying encouraging words.
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In today's interconnected world, technology allows us to extend kindness even beyond our immediate surroundings.
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Social media platforms can connect life like minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
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I also see the opportunities where people have perhaps said not the kindest of things on other people's posts.
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There's an opportunity to intervene and spread a little bit of lightness.
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Kindness doesn't only benefit those on the receiving end, but it feels good to us too.
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Numerous studies have shown that acts of kindness release endorphins, reduce stress levels, and enhance our overall overall feeling of well-being.
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Being kind promotes a sense of belonging, and it fosters positive relationships.
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Kindness has the potential to break down barriers and mend what has gone before.
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In order to really embrace kindness as a way of life, it's important to have it as a mindset.
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This involves practicing self compassion, being mindful of our thoughts and our actions, and consciously choose in kindness in our daily interactions.
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My children are teenagers, and not everything that comes out of their mouths is deeply kind, not all of their actions are
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thoughtful at the moment, it really helps me to take a deep breath and consider my actions and reactions with kindness.
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Let's embrace kindness as a way of being, recognizing its immense power to uplift us all.
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I used to think that kindness was a bit fluffy.
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I used to have a much harder exterior than I do now. Not anymore. Not anymore. I'm all about the kindness.
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Thank you so much for listening today.
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You'll find on the show notes for this or any other episode a link to a hidden podcast episode to help you with your 5 PM
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cravings, and you'll be able to read about my 1 to 1 coaching program.
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Do come back again next week, and PS, I believe in you.
