When I was struggling to quit drinking, people would constantly tell me that I wasn't ready yet.

I felt ready though. I was suffering and I wanted it to end.

What more did I need to be ready? In this episode you'll learn about the

stages of change, what each one might look like with our drinking, and how to move into the next stage if you're stuck on one.

I'll also discuss three things that keep us from being ready to get sober

and if a rock-bottom moment is actually required.

Before we dig in, I'd like to take a quick moment to thank my sponsors who made this episode possible.

So, we're powered is sponsored by Better Help.

When you work from home, it's a lot of sweatpants and being alone,

and it gets kind of weird.

Self-care has always been the easiest thing for me to cut out of my day, but it's the most important for preventing me from getting too weird.

It is so difficult for me to prioritize myself and then I wonder why I'm exhausted,

resentful, and cranky.

My therapist helps me remember the importance of taking care of myself and how to build habits and routines

that align with the person that I want to be. If you struggle to prioritize self-care,

then I recommend giving therapy a try.

Your therapist can help you learn coping skills so that you don't deplete yourself and get overloaded with stress.

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