"Listen to that inner voice, that inner guiding system within you because it's already speaking to you and telling you what you need to know."

 

Carrie Schwear shares her personal journey of overcoming gray area drinking and how it led her to create Gray Tonic and the Question the Drink movement. She emphasizes the importance of listening to your inner voice and paying attention to the signs that something in your life needs to change. Carrie also discusses the concept of gray area drinking, which refers to the space between social drinking and severe alcohol abuse.

She explains that up to 50% of the population falls into this gray area and may benefit from examining their relationship with alcohol. Carrie's coaching focuses on helping business leaders optimize their lives and navigate the gray areas in various aspects, including career, relationships, and self-identity.

Kari Schwear is an Executive Lifestyle Gray Area Coach specializing in the many gray areas we have in our lives. Her zone of genius is in habit creation, communication, intentional living and leadership development.

As a former gray area drinker, Kari founded GrayTonic & the Question the Drink movement in 2018 after her own experience of "living in the gray" led her to the service of others. She offers bespoke coaching for business leaders seeking wellness, peak performance, and thriving relationships without alcohol. Kari has also co-authored two books, The Successful Mind, along with her second book, Limitless, a WSJ #1 Bestseller.

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Gray area drinking refers to the space between social drinking and severe alcohol abuse, and it is estimated that up to 50% of the population falls into this category.

2. Listening to your inner voice and paying attention to the signs that something in your life needs to change is crucial for personal growth and transformation.

3. Alcohol consumption is often used as a coping mechanism to escape negative feelings and emotions, but it is important to address the underlying beliefs and thought patterns that contribute to these feelings.

4. The Decide Model of Change, which stands for Desire, Explore, Commit, Identity, Daily Habits, and Effort, can be a helpful framework for making lasting changes and achieving personal goals.

5. It is essential to differentiate between being reactionary and responding to situations. Responding with curiosity and reflection can lead to better outcomes and improved relationships.

She reveals how her coaching can help leaders achieve wellness, peak performance, and thriving relationships without relying on alcohol.

 

Embracing an Optimal Life

Kari paints a vivid picture of what it means to embrace an optimal life, considering her extensive experience in guiding others towards it.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into creating habits, fostering intentional living, and developing effective leadership skills.

 

Closing Thoughts:

• Kari leaves us with an empowering message: "Gray areas don't have to hold you back; they can propel you forward into your optimal life."

• If you've been inspired by Kari's story and insights, please share this episode with your friends and family who might also benefit from her wisdom.

 

 

Get in touch with Kari:

• https://www.graytonic.com/

• @‌gray_tonic

• https://www.facebook.com/kari.schwear

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/karischwear/

 

 

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