Everyone needs a bit of reassurance, a bit of emotional support. When we're navigating change - cheerleaders, friendly nudges, reminders all perfect resources - not to be underestimated!
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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, boring, or dull.
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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 will be able to sign up to the 5 day drink less experiment, find blog posts and you can choose to join the
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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. Episode a 138, reassurance.
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Reassurance is the act of providing comfort, support, or encouragement to someone in order to alleviate their doubts, fears, or anxieties.
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I think it involves offering feedback or information with the intention of instilling confidence, reducing uncertainty, and
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perhaps producing a sense of security or well-being.
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Maybe it's emotional support during challenging times.
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Perhaps it's affirming confidence in someone's abilities or offering encouragement in the face of change or uncertainty.
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Embarking on a journey to change, especially when it comes to something such as our alcohol intake, can feel like navigating uncharted waters. It can feel lonely and isolating.
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When we take the time to self reflect, this often gives us the occasional bout of doubt, regret, and shame. What a heady combination.
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Change often isn't easy, and, of course, altering our relationship with alcohol is no exception to this.
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Whether we're trying to cut back, perhaps establish healthier drinking patterns, or say goodbye to alcohol completely.
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The pros process often does involve a roller coaster of emotions, and this is where a bit of reassurance helps as a trusty
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sidekick ready to bolster our spirits and perhaps sprinkle a dash of positivity on our transformative endeavours.
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At its core, some reassurance provides a safety net, catching us when we waver on the precipice of difficult decisions.
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It's like having a friendly cheerleader in our corner reminding us that change is a gradual process and that some setbacks are quite common.
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This friendly nudge helps soften the blows of self doubt, allowing us to focus on the progress we're making rather than perhaps the perfection we're aiming for.
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Someone who reassures or applauds our resilience when we navigate social situations without relying on alcohol as a crutch.
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With gentle encouragement, this becomes a powerful catalyst for change, fostering a sense of accomplishment that hopefully
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fuels our determination to persevere with it.
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Being reassured creates a positive feedback loop that reinforces our commitment to our change.
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Every small victory, no matter how seemingly insignificant, does become a stepping stone towards our ultimate goal.
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Whether it's opting for a non alcoholic alternative or successfully navigating a social gathering without feeling the need for Dutch courage.
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Each achievement is an opportunity for self celebration.
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The social aspect of reassurance plays a pivotal role in our journey of changing our alcohol habits, sharing our goals and
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progress with friends, family, a supportive community, or a coach amplifies the positive reinforcement.
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The understanding nods, the encouraging words, and the shared experiences reassure us, making the path to change less solitary, less lonely, less isolating.
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Reassurance becomes a fabulous companion in the pursuit of our healthier habits.
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It transforms the task of change into a journey marked by encouragement, positivity, and who knows, maybe a sprinkling of humor.
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Cheers to the reassuring whispers that turn our challenges into triumphs. Thank you for listening in today. Come back again next week.
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