Tag: break from alcohol
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Why I Didn’t Quit Alcohol Overnight
For years, I might have looked successful professionally, but I was relying on routines that were quietly costing me more than I realised. I worked.Led teams.Handled pressure.Delivered results. From the outside, everything looked great. But had habits had quietly become part of how I managed stress, switched off, and rewarded myself after difficult days. When…
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When “Switching Off” Starts Holding You Back
Bank holiday weekends used to mean one thing for me: Switching off… usually with alcohol. And for years, I didn’t think it was affecting my leadership. I was performing.Progressing.Delivering results. From laboratory technician to Senior Leadership Team within 10 years, my career looked strong from the outside. So I never questioned the habits that came…
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I Got My Weekends Back
For years, my weekends disappeared without me really noticing. I thought I was resting. In reality, I wasn’t recovering from the thing that was exhausting me. Alcohol didn’t recharge me.It delayed me. Everything changed when I removed the routine. This weekend was a perfect example. I got up early both days. No fog.No sluggish starts.No…
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The Myth Which Is Called Momentum
Momentum is a myth in manufacturing.And believing in it is costing you performance. If your production results depend on “momentum”…you don’t have a system. I once heard a football manager say:“Momentum is a myth.” But he was right. Commentators say:“They’ve got all the momentum.” What they’re actually seeing is:– Rehearsed patterns– Clear roles– Relentless training–…
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You’re Maxed-Out At 40%… Based On Your Mindset.
I recently read Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. One idea really stood out. He talks about the “40% Rule”. The idea that most people stop exerting effort when they’ve only reached around 40% of their true physical or mental capability. So what is this voice telling you to stop?It is your survival-oriented regulator. Its…
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Why Coaching is Rarely The First Thing People Try When Giving Up Alcohol
If you’re a high performer thinking about giving up alcohol, coaching is almost never the first option. By the time someone reaches out, they’ve usually tried everything else, many time over. Here’s what typically comes before coaching; 1. Willpower This is always the starting point. “I’ll just stop.” “I’ll be more disciplined.” “Plenty of people…
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