
Ep 47: Q&A: How do I Cope with Really Low Moments? | Alcohol Coaching |
About this episode
What do you do on tough days? In this episode, host Anna Donaghey dives deep into an incredibly important topic: coping with really low moments. Anna tackles a heartfelt question from a listener who, despite their successful journey towards an alcohol-free life, struggles during times of utter exhaustion and bad news. Join Anna as she shares profound tips and strategies to manage these challenging moments, reshaping one's mindset, and fostering resilience. Discover how to stay topped up, manage anxiety, and find healthier ways to cope with emotional overload.
Here are the highlights:
04:12 Prioritise self-care to effectively help others. Try and stay ‘topped up’ to facilitate positivity.
08:36 Journalling questions: Dig into whether alcohol truly relaxes you, or actually makes you less able to cope.
12:30 Tool for managing cravings and emotional urges.
14:49 Eliminate self-judgement; crying releases emotional stress.
17:34 Helpful advice for coping with life's challenges.
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About the host Anna:
Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do.
Connect with Anna:
Website: thebeliefscoach.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonaghey
Instagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethink
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