Take a Break from Drinking

Join me this week as I show you why positive thinking backfires, how to redirect your brain in a way that will help you move forward, and the true power of learning to manage your mind. Letting go of positive thinking will allow you to make space for all of your experiences and give you deeper insights into how to move through your negative emotions in a cleaner way. Get full show notes and more i...

Join me this week as I show you how to come out stronger on the other side of this pandemic, and how you can find moments of peace and joy once you let go of willpower. Telling yourself that you need to know an end date isn't going to make the process any easier, and the same is true when you're trying to change the habit of drinking. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rach...

People will tell you that "all bets are off," liquor stores are "essential" services, and alcohol is "needed" to cope with this crisis. They're wrong. You don't. You can use this time to learn how to have your own back and believe in your ability to see yourself through anything, including a pandemic. Want to learn how? Check out my special class on coping with COVID-19 anxiety https://rachelhart....

Join me this week as I walk you through how to start creating emotional fluency for yourself, and how this is going to help you figure out a new way to respond and relate to your emotions. Through this work, you'll feel more empowered over your emotions and find different ways to examine your think-feel-act cycles. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/167

In the middle of this pandemic are you busy or bored? Do you wish you had the opposite problem? Today, I'm explaining how both being busy and being bored are really the same thing and offer us the same opportunity: learning how to manage your mind. All you need is one simple tool. Check out my previous episode, #48 How Questions Work In Your Brain, and start practicing this skill today https://rac...

What is hope really, and how can you have more of it at a time like this? Not to be confused with idealism, optimism, or wishful thinking, hope is a muscle that you can strengthen. Join me on this episode as I explain how you can create more hope in your life no matter what is happening, and check out an earlier episode, #43 Be Where You Are, to learn how to cultivate this skill https://rachelhart...

Right now resentment toward others abounds. Many people are certain that others have it easier or are responding to the virus in the wrong way. The problem with resentment is that there's no upside for you. We never know what someone else's emotional experience is like, no matter how certain we feel. If you want to learn how to let go of this emotion, check out my previous episode #62 Self-Pity ht...

COVID-19 has put into such sharp relief what's actually important in life because it's made death so much more present in our daily lives. Learn how you can use this time to really focus on what you truly desire and how you want to spend your time. A simple exercise will help you get crystal clear on what it is you deeply want. To go deeper into the topic of what you really desire check out an ear...

Are you feeling conflicted about whether or not you're making the right decision. This special episode of the podcast will teach what this conflict is really about and how to have your own back no matter what you decide. You don't need to make all the right decisions in order to feel safe and secure tomorrow. If you want to learn more about why you are conflicted and how it gets in the way of crea...

Struggling to pull yourself away from the news right now? By asking yourself what's the purpose of consuming more information, you'll start to shed light on what reading the headlines obsessively is really all about. Learn how to consume news in a mindful way that keeps you informed and your negative emotions at bay. To go deeper into the skill of shifting your mindset, check out my previous episo...

Join me this week to see how trying on a new belief about attempting new things can make you unstoppable on your journey to creating change. Instead of thinking that taking a break from drinking should be easy, the opposite could be just the thing that starts you down the path to success in the long-term. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/166

Too often we think self-care is impossible when crisis hits or that it has to be a big production in order to make a difference. But there's a simple trick you can use to build more self-care into your life no matter what is happening: finding the pleasure hidden in plain sight. Tune in to learn how. If you want to understand why a lack of self-care has you searching for relief at the end of the d...

Terror is not an everyday emotion, but right now it's something that a lot of people are experiencing. When you are terrified your brain shuts down and goes into chaos. The way out is to look at what's happening in your brain. If the thought of losing loved ones terrifies you, this episode will show you how to regain control. To understand the power of opening your eyes to what is happening, check...

What happens when your world turns upside down? Is the loss of your normal routine freaking you out? Join me for this special episode where I talk about why people create and cling to routines, and how you can make peace with uncertainty when your regular routine flies out the window. To go deeper into this topic, check out my previous episode #63 The In-Between Time https://rachelhart.com/63

Scarcity doesn't just fuel the habits of overeating and overdrinking, it has people running to the store and emptying the shelves of toilet paper. The real problem with scarcity isn't overconsumption, it's that it blocks problem solving.  This episode will show you how to shift into abundance and solve problems no matter what's happening around you. To learn more about the role of scarcity in habi...

Who can take a break from drinking at a time like this? Making the decision not to drink when the world is giving you permission to imbibe is one of the most powerful steps you can take to change the habit. Not only does it rewire the brain, it reinforces that you are the ultimate authority no matter what is happening in the world. To learn more about the "rolodex of excuses," check out my previou...

Are you diligently using hand sanitizer during the day, only to fix yourself "Quarantinis" as soon as the evening rolls around? If you're feeling anxious about COVID-19 there are better ways to deal with your anxiety that doesn't take a toll on your immune system.   Starting today I'm releasing a new series of special episodes to help anyone who is struggling with anxiety about COVID-19. To unders...

Join me this week to see if you identify with the examples I'm using to highlight how we often find excuses to not actually do the work required to change the habit. There's no need to blame or shame yourself if you see yourself in these instances. All it takes is recognizing the underlying reasons for it, and I'm laying it all out for you here. Get full show notes and more information here: https...

You don't need to drink your way through a pandemic. If you need help managing fear, anxiety, constant worry, news overload, or the urge to drink (or eat) your woes away, look no further.  I'm offering podcast listeners a special hour-long class I taught members of the Take a Break program to help them manage COVID-19 anxiety. Get instant access to the hour-long class at rachelhart.com/covid19

Join me this week to discover why you might catch yourself wanting a drink when you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious about something in your life. Pouring a drink to feel better only serves to perpetuate a vicious cycle and will always backfire on you in the long run. So today, I'm showing you how you can actually worry less, and in turn, reduce your desire to numb out using alcohol. ...

Join me this week as I define terms and show you what is actually going on with the person who is pitying your situation. Yes, being pitied isn't ideal, but it's something I don't experience anymore, so I know this is possible for you too. All you have to do is start looking at your thoughts and the way you're showing up when you're saying no, and I'm giving you some tips today on how to do just t...

Even if your friend is angry at you, or someone is blaming you for something that happened, their forgiveness isn't what you need. Listen in today to discover why your forgiveness is the only thing you ever need, and how you can start this process to start changing your relationship with alcohol. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/162

Join me this week as I show you why we want to hold onto shame, why it can feel like such a singular experience, like you're the only one going through it, and how you can start letting go of shame while still changing the habit in the long-term. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachelhart.com/161

Join me on the podcast as I show you the power that lies in valuing your opinion of you first, and knowing that your inner voice is your built-in expert who knows what's right for you. Listening to her might not come easily to you at first, but building this skill will reap benefits not only when it comes to the habit, but in every other area of your life too. Get full show notes and more informat...

Join me this week as I show you what awkwardness is and how it's created, why you are trying so hard to avoid this feeling, and how you can start to change your relationship with it. Erasing this emotion from your human experience isn't going to happen, so instead, you can discover how to embrace it, find comfort in it, and see how it can lead to your growth. Get full show notes  and more informat...