493: Why Is It So Hard to Stop Drinking Once I Start?

You know you're going to regret drinking too much, so why is it still so hard to stop once you start? Maybe you promise yourself you'll only have one or two drinks, but once you're drinking, all those good intentions seem to disappear. And what's especially confusing is that sometimes you can stop without a problem, while other times having another drink feels almost impossible to resist.

This week, we're exploring why the usual explanations for struggling to stop drinking don't always tell the whole story. Focusing on the consequences of drinking too much might seem like the obvious way to motivate yourself, but what if you're looking at your decisions from the wrong perspective?

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What if you've been given the wrong explanation for why it's so hard to drink less? Take a Break with Master Certified Coach Rachel Hart offers a radically different approach to changing your relationship with alcohol. Where alcohol isn't demonized and you're not constantly reminded of all the reasons drinking is bad for you. Instead, you'll learn how alcohol, your brain, and behavior change actually work together and get practical tools to change your drinking in a way that works for you.