Procrastination

★ There is never a right time to give up★ Drinking is a short-term small reward ★ Procrastination protects us from failure/discomfort★ But it can lead to anxiety and regret

If…I notice myself thinking about the short-term pleasure of a drink

today…

Then…I will ask myself “By saying ‘YES’ to a drink today, what am I

saying ‘NO’ to tomorrow?”

Understanding emotions

★ Alcohol and its impact on your brain ★ Depression★ Anxiety★ Which came first?★ Learning new teachniques

Alcohol and decision making

★ How did it affect past decision making★ When drinking and a hangover!★ Gut feeling

Dealing with stress

★ Eat food and drink water★ Mindfulness★ Exercise★ Plan★ Dance and laugh★ Write it down★ Self Care★ Nature

Tricks our mind plays

★ Euphoric Recall★ Grass was greener★ Magical Thinking★ Evidence, Logical,

Helpful?

Creating a new social life

★ Try what you always wanted to try

★ Meet-up★ New places★ Learning new things

Dealing with difficult people or situations

★ Mutual support - I★ You are already perfect★ They feel judged ★ You don’t have to share★ Avoid

What to do if you slip up

★ Challenge your inner critic★ Reward yourself★ Ditch perfectionism ★ Reflect★ Build a new battle plan