Monday mornings in my drinking days consisted of hangxiety, self-loathing, and wondering how I would make it through another week feeling like garbage.
Now they consist of purpose, intentions, and wondering what good things will come my way this week.
I don't know how I stayed in the drinking cycle for as long as I did.
Seriously, I never felt good unless I was consuming a drink, and after that initial high, it didn't even feel good anymore, but I kept drinking it because no off switch, and why would you drink to only have 1 glass. In my mind, that's utter madness. 😂
To live this one life we have on Earth in this miserable cycle, for fucking what?
👉🏻 A 30-minute reprieve?
👉🏻 An "escape" from our lives that will still be there when we wake up in the morning?
And this is where it starts to get dangerous when you start drinking to escape and numb feelings; that's red flag territory. I know we've been conditioned to believe that it's "OK" to have a glass or 2 of wine at the end of the day to unwind and relieve the stresses of the day, but does that solve the stressors?
NOPE.
They're still there in the morning.
How about you dissect the actual stressor and come to a resolution? Instead of just putting a bandaid on it.
How about you find a healthy way to unwind? Instead of the false relaxation that alcohol provides.
So instead of drinking my weekend away now and feeling like a sack of sh*t on Monday with thoughts of "Why am I such an idiot? Why do I keep breaking promises to myself?"
Now I'm prepared for the week ahead, and you know what else?
I love having the freedom to be my own boss, create content and programs, and have a deep sense of purpose when I wake up on a Monday because I'm doing what I love and giving back to the world.
So many of us stay stuck in the drinking cycle because we're unhappy with our job and feel like we have to stay in it just to pay the bills. Yes, paying the bills is important, but if you don't love what you do, the chances of this alcohol-free gig sticking decrease.
Are you interested in being a sober coach so that you too can give back AND create an income? Message me (@alysonpremo), and let's chat!