Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey Episode 42: Your Dry January Checkpoint
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Jan 7, 2026 Explore the emotional rollercoaster of Dry January, where common paths reveal deep insights into personal sobriety. Discover how to navigate feelings of clarity, friction, and struggle while reinforcing rituals and building micro-boundaries. Learn why slips happen and how to step out of shame and recommit immediately. Lindsay emphasizes the importance of self-trust and emotional regulation over rigid rules, making each listener's journey unique and supported. Reflect, recalibrate, and embrace the process!
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Dry January Is An Emotional Checkpoint
- Dry January is more than a month-long challenge; it's an emotional checkpoint revealing patterns and pressure points.
- The real work is learning how your nervous system and evenings interact with urges to drink.
Motivation Fades; Neuropathways Need Repetition
- Early motivation (dopamine spike) makes week one feel easier but it fades quickly.
- Motivation is short-term fuel; neuropathways require repeated practice, not willpower alone.
Lock In Rituals And An Evening Plan
- Reinforce effective rituals and list what to keep, start, and stop doing to protect momentum.
- Build an evening plan now so your future self has scaffolding when urges arise.