Why your Drinking Problem is an Opportunity with Lucy Dentith
Episode 191
My guest this week was Tribe Sober Team Member Lucy Dentith - Lucy came to a Tribe Sober Masterclass in London in 2018 and has been sober ever since! She's also become an indispensible member of the Tribe Sober Team.
In this episode:
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Importance of a Supportive Community:
- Having a tribe or a community of like-minded individuals is crucial for sobriety.
- Joining a supportive group, such as Tribe Sober, can provide encouragement and a sense of belonging.
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Usefulness of Tracking Progress:
- The tracker is a useful tool for recording and celebrating sobriety milestones.
- It should be used as a positive tool for encouragement rather than a means of self-criticism.
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Tangible Benefits of Tracking:
- Filling in a tracker, especially a paper one, provides a tangible and visceral sense of accomplishment.
- Celebrating small successes helps shift focus from negative thoughts to positive achievements.
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Finding Your "Why":
- Understanding why you want to change and focusing on the positive benefits helps in times of difficulty.
- A clear sense of purpose and positive motivations make the journey of change easier.
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Reframing Challenges as Opportunities:
- Viewing challenges as opportunities for positive change reframes the mindset.
- Sobriety is not a loss but an opportunity to gain a wonderful life with better health and relationships.
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Gaining More Than Losing:
- The worries about losing things due to sobriety often turn out to be unfounded.
- Sobriety brings numerous gains, including improved physical and mental well-being.
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Community Support and Celebrating Success:
- The importance of community support, such as Zoom Cafés, in celebrating and cheering for each other's successes.
- Helping others find healthy coping strategies and sharing success stories creates a positive and encouraging environment.
Tips for Early Sobriety, Especially During the Festive Season:
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