Feel Good Alcohol-Free with Lindsay Hennekey Episode 32: Repetition Over Perfection
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Oct 29, 2025 Discover the secret to lasting change through the power of repetition! Transforming your habits might feel slow, but it's the consistent practice that creates real transformation. Learn how our brains cling to old patterns and why embracing new routines can feel awkward. Explore the concept of neuroplasticity and how tiny daily wins lead to significant milestones. Lindsay dives into reflection questions to help you identify urges and practice new choices with self-compassion. Group support is also highlighted as a powerful tool for sustaining change.
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Change Feels Awkward Because The Brain Loves Familiar
- Your brain prefers familiarity over what is best for you, so change feels uncomfortable at first.
- Neuroplastic change happens through repeated choices, not one dramatic moment.
Building A Morning Ritual While Still Drinking
- Lindsay created a morning ritual while still drinking: coffee, listening to books, and walking.
- She used a 5-4-3-2-1 rule to get out of bed and gradually built movement and learning into the routine.
Old And New Patterns Coexist During Transition
- Both old and new neural patterns coexist during transitions, making early change feel clunky.
- Strengthening the new connection weakens the old one over months through repetition.
