What are My Thoughts Today? The Focusing Question: “What’s the ONE Thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” - Gary Keller I think right now my One Thing isn't alcohol (at least at the moment), but it is
What are My Thoughts Today? I like how today's lesson on The Path acknowledges that the pain of change is actually part of the process. I think maybe that's why I've had trouble letting go of the idea of drinking in Europe next summer.
What are My Thoughts Today? Argh!! I am embarrassed to admit I "fell off the wagon" last night... with social media! 😭😡😣 I often tell people that I struggle with screen time, but I'm not kidding! It's a MAJOR struggle. Last night I forgot to
What are My Thoughts Today? 60 Days... Another Milestone! 🎉 I am feeling pretty solid about my #AFLife at the moment. And whenever I start having doubts, I remember that I will be strong enough to handle whatever comes in the future! I'm starting to realize what the phrase
What are My Thoughts Today? This quote in today's lesson on The Path really resonated with me: "We are trading our power [when we drink]. Alcohol is an addictive substance, and therefore, by its very nature, you might crave it even when you don't consciously
What are My Thoughts Today? "You don't need willpower to resist something that you realize doesn't benefit you. You only need willpower to resist something that you think provides a benefit." The above quote is from today's lesson on The Path. And
What are My Thoughts Today? Today's lesson on The Path was about becoming more aware of our unconscious thoughts and patterns of behavior. I can be a very reactive person if I don't try to rein it in, especially with my husband. I feel irritated and
What are My Thoughts Today? Today's lesson on The Path was about awareness. I now realize that I have always associated awareness with guilt and shame. I have been hesitant to face some parts of my journey because I was afraid it would lead to more of these
What are My Thoughts Today? Today's lesson on The Path was about fixation versus liberation. Yes, I'm growing more confident overall about living Alcohol-Free. I am also enjoying social events a lot, even without alcohol. However, when I think about drinking specifically, it still carries a
What are My Thoughts Today? Today's lesson on The Path was very encouraging - I loved learning about The Hero's Journey. I also love that growth was talked about as an upward spiral. We are never done growing. Even when we get to a place where
What are My Thoughts Today? Today's lesson on The Path was about alcohol and anger. One of the reasons I started evaluating my drinking is I had begun to recognize that alcohol made me more aggressive towards my husband. Not like, punching him or anything, but I definitely
What are My Thoughts Today? Today's lesson on The Path was about moderation and whether or not we feel it is possible in our own lives. I am still undecided in the long run. On May 23rd of this year, I made a commitment to take one full