Dealing with emotions Alcohol Free
My Year No Beer (Week 5)
This week I reflect how dealing with emotions alcohol free forces you to discover healthier coping strategies to process and deal with the emotions instead of using alcohol to numb feeling negative emotions. I have to become more emotionally resilient.
The one thing I always remember is however bad things feel at any moment in time, life is transient and you won’t always feel that way.
By sitting with, accepting their presence and processing the emotions, I find they are much easier to let go off and since I’ve not drunk I don’t have those emotions exasperated by any effects from alcohol.
I believe when you become alcohol free you are forced to become better equipped and resilient when dealing with your emotions.
Pillars of Positivity
Sleep
- 7.5 hrs (5 x 90 mins sleep cycles)
- Sleeping better in general
- Getting up regulalry at 6am
- Experimenting with my morning routine. (Journaling, exercise, meditation, self-development, business development, etc.)
Movement
- Ran 28 Km in a week.
- 10 Km run average speed 5:35 / Km.
- Feeling a little more motivated to exercise. Looking to build in strength training.
Nutrition
- 70 Kg. Maintained weight.
- Varied diet generally eating healthy.
- Fasting has been sporadic. All in good time!
Connection
- New online connection on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook Alcohol Free group
- Few meetings lined up with fellow coaches and fellow creators for this week
- Considering how I can grow my connection with other likeminded AF warriors so we can support and cheer each other on.
Relax
- Reading (20 mins / day)
- Meditation (10 mins / day)
- Running x 3
- Personal development
Clear Thinking
- Dealt with my emotions alcohol free
- Feel more patient in general
- Feeling positive, optimistic and happy
- Motivation continues to improve. Achieved a lot this week!
