EP 252: Reader Question - How can I say no to a free drink in business class or at an all inclusive resort?

This Naked Mind Podcast

Annie Grace

Mental Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 8 February 2020

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

Free stuff … things we don’t buy with money. But are they ever truly without some sort of cost? How do we say no to free alcohol? What can we do to manage triggers that show up in situations when we’re accustomed to drinking? Annie shares some thoughts on creating success and happiness when it seems like everyone else is getting something special and we’re not.

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0:00.0	This is Annie Grace and you're listening to this naked mind podcast where without judgment,
0:16.0	pain or rules, we explore the role of alcohol in our lives and culture.
0:20.2	This is Annie Grace, I'm the author of this naked mind.
0:30.2	And today I'm answering readers questions and a great question from Carmen.
0:34.2	Carmen says, hi, Annie, I'm very grateful for all the resources you provide.
0:37.2	And then naked mind learning center, Carmen is part of the naked mind intensive,
0:41.2	which is kind of a group coaching program.
0:44.2	You can learn more about that at this naked mind backslash intensive,
0:47.2	but that's the learning center she's referring to.
0:50.2	It's a clear indication of your commitment to helping others walk creating lasting change in the relationship with alcohol.
0:54.2	I have a question that I have not been able to find in the library.
0:57.2	One of my triggers for heavy drinking is traveling among international flights and business class.
1:02.2	There's a chapter in your book where you talk about how the sturdis in business class seem intent on getting the passengers as drunk as possible,
1:08.2	so they'll be less trouble during the long flights.
1:11.2	That has certainly been my experience.
1:13.2	In the past, I've been a willing recipient of more than my share of the free wine on board,
1:17.2	as well as the free wine available in the business class lounges before boarding and during late hours.
1:22.2	I have my first business class trip since discovering the naked mind coming in a few weeks and a second trip a few weeks after.
1:28.2	And I'm concerned about being able to say no to the free wine and business class, cabin and lounge.
1:32.2	Any insider advice you can recommend will be welcome.
1:36.2	If you've already addressed it, you can point me in the right direction.
1:39.2	Thank you so much, Carmen.
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