Why You Don’t Need to Hit Rock Bottom to Start Asking Questions
We often think alcohol is enhancing us, making us more confident, sociable, and relaxed.
This was the story I told myself for years and years!
So if you have the same view I’m certainly not one to judge.
But sometimes, without even realising it, it can quietly steal our energy, ambition, and self-belief.
Rather than making us feel brighter, it has the potential to dim.
In this week’s episode of Words That Change Lives, Anna Donaghey shares her inspiring story of how her internal dialogue, fuelled by alcohol and shame, slowly eroded her sense of identity.
She explains how cultural narratives glamourise drinking, how advertising plays into our unconscious beliefs, and why the real power lies in the words we tell ourselves.
Which I whole heartedly agree with!
It’s all about the words.
Key insights:
- You don’t need to hit rock bottom to rethink your relationship with alcohol.
- Your self-talk either reinforces your stuckness, or unlocks your freedom.
- Sobriety isn’t about losing who you are, it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.
That last one was a huge revelation for me on my own journey to become alcohol free.
When I realised this, the game completely changed.
If you’re a leader ready to break free from silent limitations and ignite your full potential, this episode is a must-listen.
Listen here: https://podfollow.com/words-that-change-lives
Or watch here
https://youtu.be/AQp-RQvlyl8
And if reading this has made you feel some sort of way, please email me. hello@helenpackham.com I think it’s important to have safe and honest conversations about alcohol, with no judgement or shame.
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