Yes, as we make our way through the month of January, and the Ready to be Thirsty challenge, we might be dealing with a little thing called… temptation.
As you deal with that primal urge for your favorite beverage, you’ll be able to notice your triggers. Why do I want this now? What is it that I really want out of this experience? What is alcohol going to give me right now that I cannot seem to get on my own?
- a buzz?
- an escape…or relief?
- a jolt of pleasure?
- a heightened (or lessened) experience?
- a burst of confidence or courage?
- the freeing of my mind,thoughts, wit, humour, or inhibitions?
- alleviation of boredom?
- fulfillment of my habit?
Whatever it is, that moment is the time to gain insight. And perhaps we can ponder how might still achieve that desire in an alcohol-free, or even healthy way. Exercise. A book. A phone call to a friend.
After all, many persons who do the challenge report that they fill that temptation with unhealthy replacements: like chips or carb-filled snacks. Greasy food. Sugar. An indulgent binge-watch of Desperate Housewives.
Our need for that hit of pleasure in our minds is strong indeed.
Can we learn from this temptation? Can be stay on the path and honour our commitment? And if we can’t, can we pick up the torch and try to once again stay on the course? You knew you’d be Thirsty!
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