You are listening to the Take a Break podcast with Rachel Hart episode 204.

Whether you want to drink less or stop drinking,

this podcast will help you change the habit from the inside out.

We're challenging conventional wisdom about why people drink

and why it can be hard to resist temptation.

No labels, no judgment, just practical tools to take control of your desire

and stop worrying about your drinking.

Now, here's your host, Rachel Hart.

Well, hello everyone. We are talking about the habit mindset today,

which basically means what you think about alcohol,

what you think about your desire, what you think about your urges and your commitment

and yourself. All of this matters so much and I will tell you,

it is the part that most people want to skip over.

Most people will say, who cares what I think?

Just teach me how to say no, but guess what?

You can't say no if you don't understand why you're saying yes.

And that's what your habit mindset will show you.

The reason that you're saying yes is always based on what you're thinking.

This is a really big part of habit change.

Examining your thoughts is something that I focus on in my 30-day challenge

because it's not just about giving your mind and body a break from drinking.

It's not just about saying no, it's about learning the skills

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