This week on the podcast, I'm talking about what is happening when changing your drinking doesn't get easier. When you have decided to work on changing your drinking habits but it feels like it's always a struggle, here's what you want to consider. Are you still relying on willpower or are you actually increasing your brain power? Brain Power mean retraining your brain & rewiring neural pathways. Brain Power includes three key things done over time, consistently and repetitive:Take Different Actions with Alcohol (drinking less, factoring in AF days).Challenge Alcohol Core Beliefs.Commit to Curiosity and Compassion Resources Mentioned: Doable Drink PlanOff-Plan PlanAlcohol Core Beliefs MindmapCheck out Drink-Less Success to further your efforts for More Sober October!New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide.Want to schedule a call to talk about how I work with people? Click here for a FREE call. Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabitHas this podcast helped you? Please leave a review.Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

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