Why Finishing Work Makes You Want to Drink (Even When the Day Was Fine)

There’s a moment most people miss.

You finish work.

Nothing bad has happened.

The day wasn’t stressful.

And yet… something feels off.

This episode explores the uneasy gap between stopping one role and entering the next — whether that’s stepping out of the car, closing a laptop in the spare room, or standing in the kitchen wondering what to do with yourself.

For many people, this is the moment alcohol quietly enters the picture — not because they “need a drink”, but because their nervous system is searching for safety, certainty, or relief.

In this episode, I explain why that transition can feel so uncomfortable, why willpower isn’t the issue, and how this moment becomes one of the most predictable pressure points in alcohol reliance.

This is not about stopping yourself.

It’s about understanding what’s actually happening before the urge appears.

What this episode covers

• Why the work-to-home transition is one of the most overlooked triggers for drinking

• How unfinished stress carries forward even when you think the day is “done”

• Why working from home can make this moment harder, not easier

• The difference between external pressure and internal nervous-system discomfort

• How alcohol becomes a shortcut to safety, not pleasure

• What to do in the moment instead of reacting on autopilot

If this moment feels familiar, don’t fix it — notice it.

I’d love you to reflect on this one question and reply by email, DM, or message:

What time of day does this transition usually happen for you — and where are you when you feel it?

That awareness alone is where change starts.

PS: If this episode speaks directly to you, you’ll find more grounded support and practical tools at STRIVE.

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