Do you ever find yourself reaching for a drink simply because you're bored?

Here's the thing: boredom isn't always what it seems. Sometimes you have nothing to do. Sometimes you have too much to do. And sometimes what you're calling boredom is something else entirely.

In this episode, we'll explore:

—the different reasons boredom can trigger cravings,

—why alcohol isn't necessarily the solution your brain thinks it is,

—how to get more comfortable with those moments when nothing particularly exciting is happening.

You'll also learn a simple experiment to help you understand your boredom instead of automatically reaching for a drink.

Because you don't need to make every moment of your life exciting. And you certainly don't need alcohol to make the ordinary moments bearable.

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What if one of the best ways to change your relationship with alcohol had nothing to do with resisting cravings or setting drinking rules?

What if you simply started paying more attention to the things that make you smile?

In this episode, I'm sharing a practice I've been coming back to for more than 15 years: noticing and celebrating the small joys of everyday life.

We'll talk about:

—why our brains are so good at noticing what's wrong,

—how alcohol can affect our ability to experience pleasure, and

—why deliberately noticing what's good can be especially powerful when you're trying to drink less or quit altogether.

And I'm inviting you to join me for the 30-Day #SmallJoys November Challenge!

Every day in November, notice one small thing that brings you joy and share it on social media with the hashtag #smalljoys. Tag me so I can celebrate with you!

Because there's so much pleasure available to us that has absolutely nothing to do with alcohol.

Here's where you can follow me on social media to see me share MY #smalljoys:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriana_cloud_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cloudadriana/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_cloud_

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Get in touch with questions or comments: adriana@adrianacloud.com

Ever found yourself thinking, “Why can't I drink like normal people?”

Why can other people have one glass of wine and stop? Why do they seem to be able to take it or leave it, while you spend so much time thinking about drinking?

But here's a question worth asking: What does “normal drinking” actually mean?

In this Listener Q&A episode of How to Drink Less, you'll learn:

• why comparing yourself to others can be misleading;
• why drinking less isn't necessarily the same as having a healthier relationship with alcohol;
• what it really means to have a take-it-or-leave-it attitude toward alcohol;
• why you have to practice leaving it if you want alcohol to become less important in your life.

If you've ever felt frustrated that other people seem to drink effortlessly while you're constantly negotiating with yourself, this episode will help you stop comparing yourself, understand what's keeping alcohol so important, and start changing your relationship with it.

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Grab my free guide "7 Steps to Kickstart Your Sobriety": https://www.adrianacloud.com/7-steps

Book a free consultation: https://acloudcoaching.as.me/consult

Get in touch with questions or comments: adriana@adrianacloud.com

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