Yesterday was the last class of the Drink Less Be More Masterclass (my new, signature group program – don’t worry if you missed it, it will be offered again in September!)
We spent a good portion of the class talking about the idea of PERMISSION.
For many of us, we use alcohol to give ourselves permission.
Permission to relax, do nothing, be playful, indulge, forget out responsibilities for the evening, turn off our busy brains, enjoy, be naughty, prioritize pleasure… you fill in the blank.
I used to feel guilty taking time off, reading trashy magazines just because, watching something that wasn’t educational or focused on self-development, eat carbs or fat (this was before I learned that neither of these things are evil). I used to push myself so hard that I needed to literally black out or lose myself to alcohol to turn off or unwind, or I’d go home to visit my family and fall over sick and burnt out.
A large part of learning to redefine your relationship to alcohol and Drink Less in the long-term is learning how to give yourself permission to __________ (again, you fill in the blank) WITHOUT alcohol!
This is such an important topic and one that I was so grateful to have the opportunity to discuss with Meg Sullivan, of Whole Foods Love. The interview is part of an online summit called Slim and Chic Corporate Queen – and the themes we covered are so relevant to everyone who is a part of this community (whether you are in corporate or not)!
We also talked about:
– How prevalent is it that women drink to wind down
– Making the mental shift to take care of ourselves
– The physiological side of alcohol and the effects that it has on the body
– Strategies for accountability with this sensitive subject
The interview airs this Sunday, June 5th! Make sure to sign up here to be able to listen. You will also have access to 25+ other experts as part of this virtual summit who sharing their wisdom and experience to support women like you to reach their health and wellness goals.
Discover tips, tricks and strategies that will show you how to:
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Drop those extra 20 lbs you’ve been wanting to lose for as long as you can remember.
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Survive the unpredictable ups and downs of corporate life and still stay happily on track with your life and health goals.
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Improve the quality of your sleep so you wake feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day each morning.
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Make the best food choice possible, whatever situation you find yourself in.
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Carve much needed time out of your schedule for your own self-care.
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Create space in your life for things you love doing “just because”.
It is so important for me to see women THRIVE in ALL aspects of their lives, not only by redefining their relationship to alcohol. That is why I am so honoured to have been included in this summit and that I have these tickets to share with you so that you can holistically make changes to your lifestyle while also continuing to get a handle on the alcohol.
Make sure to sign up asap so that you don’t miss this weekend’s interview. I also want to know – what is one way (in addition to signing up for this summit and listening to the value-packed interviews) that you can give yourself permission (without needing alcohol to do so) this weekend? Make sure to reply to this email and let me know. Why? Because I really do want to know! AND writing it out is a good first step for making it a reality!
xoxo