Things to remember:

you are constantly growing, learning, experiencing

your mistakes do not define you

you are not on anyone's timeline except your own

That last one, though. We tend to compare our journeys with others.

👉🏻Maybe it's that they're farther along than you - in days because how else do you measure farther along?

👉🏻Maybe it's that they're always smiling while you feel like you're more miserable than not.

👉🏻Maybe it's that you've gained weight, and they've lost.

👉🏻Maybe it's that your face broke out while they have glowing skin.

Whatever the case is, we tend to look at what's not going right for us compared to others. As a human, it's natural to do that, but it's not doing you any favors.

Focus on YOU and YOUR improvements. I can guarantee that you have many. Heck, putting down the bottle alone is a huge accomplishment, so stop looking at the superficial aspects of this journey and start giving yourself praise for unlearning a toxic habit you've relied on for years or, in some cases, decades.

We also don't know what someone else's life is like OR what they are experiencing, OR what the beginning of their journey looked like. Most of the time, we see what others want us to see, NOT the real messy, chaotic parts, so keep that in mind too.

We all have our own timeline of healing and growth, so yes, praise others for their accomplishments but don't' forget to give yourself kudos too. And this is exactly why, after a 1:1 session with my clients, they receive an email with wins that they've had for the previous week.

If you're having a hard time forgiving yourself for the past, and wondering how you're going to deal with all the uncomfortable emotions that you used to suppress with alcohol, then 1:1 coaching is a great way to work through these things in a judgment-free space with someone who UNDERSTANDS. Being able to talk through what you've been so used to numbing with alcohol is the key to letting your crutch go once and for all.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, then you're in luck. I (@alysonpremo) have ONE spot left for the 90 Day 1:1 Program.

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