The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women Ep. 234: A Habit Change Approach To Quitting Drinking
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Oct 3, 2024 Explore the journey to quitting drinking through a habit change approach. Learn why willpower often fails and discover four simple steps to reshape your drinking habits. Delve into the importance of daily habits and the power of accountability in maintaining sobriety. Understand the habit loop of cues and rewards, and identify personal triggers for change. Gain insights on creating positive associations with sobriety, making environmental adjustments, and tracking your progress towards a healthier lifestyle.
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Implementation Intention
- State your intention to change out loud to yourself and someone else.
- Make this implementation intention specific with a timeline, like 100 days alcohol-free.
The Habit Loop
- Habits are driven by a four-step loop: cue, craving, response, and reward.
- Cues trigger cravings, leading to responses that deliver rewards, reinforcing the habit.
Make it Obvious/Invisible
- Make cues for unwanted habits invisible and cues for desired habits obvious.
- Change your environment to escape triggers and create new cues, like stocking non-alcoholic drinks.