“We have to remind ourselves that this is an experiment. This was never going to be a lifetime commitment. This is 100 days,” explains co-host Vanessa. Hosts Sarah and Vanessa have faced a roadblock in their sober journey. Although still committed to following through, they share the challenges of cutting out alcohol.
Now that week four is behind them, Vanessa and Sarah reevaluate why they started this experiment, especially when they miss the fun of drinking. When they watch others drink or have an emotional moment, it’s hard not to reach for a martini. However, when they both recognize the positives like increased mental clarity and productivity, it encourages them to continue to see where sobriety can lead them.
Despite the difficulties of sobriety, the hosts have vowed to see this experiment through. Learn more about feeling socially left out, creating self-belief, and finding healthier solutions to self-soothe.
Quotes
• “We have to remind ourselves that this is an experiment. This was never going to be a lifetime commitment. This is 100 days. And we wanted to experiment to see what life and business would be like.” (5:10-5:24| Vanessa)
• “The reason I'm doing this is that I told myself I was going to. And keeping promises to yourself builds self-confidence and resilience.” (8:12-8:23| Sarah)
• “We've committed to the podcast, to each other, and ourselves that we are doing this.” (9:37-9:44| Vanessa)
• “Sticking with the commitment long after the energy of that initial commitment has passed is now the work. We have to dig deeper.” (11:57-12:07| Vanessa)
• “We are doing something that isn't easy. And we're learning. And we're also developing self-awareness. We are watching ourselves in a new way.” (26:52-27:02| Sarah)
• “There is a momentum piece to this. When you start doing good things for yourself, it suddenly becomes easier to prioritize other good things for yourself and make healthier and productive choices.” (30:53-31:09| Sarah)
Links
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