The Sober and Happy Podcast
Have you tried everything, but you still can’t make sobriety stick? Or maybe you are sober, but you feel like there should be something more to your new sober life? There are many paths to getting sober, but whatever path you choose, quitting drinking is only the beginning. Tim has over a decade of sobriety and has gone through the journey from rehab to 12-step programs, to finally discovering his own path to recovery and happiness. He has transformed from the daily battle of trying to stay sober to learning to love himself and his life so much that he no longer needs to drink. In the Sober and Happy Podcast, you will learn how to discover yourself and blaze your own path, methods to help you along your journey to recovery, and motivation to help live a sober and happy life.
The Sober and Happy Podcast
#78: How To Prepare To Get Sober
Deciding to quit any substance is hard enough, but we often unknowingly do things that can make things more difficult for us.
One of those things is not doing any preparation to get sober.
We have one of those “I will never drink again” mornings, decide to quit, pick a date, and then try to white-knuckle it.
But what steps can we take before taking the last drink that can increase our chances of having success?
That is what we are going to talk about in this episode.
Topics mentioned in this episode can be further explored in the following episodes:
#2: Finding Your Why For Getting and Staying Sober
#10: So You Relapsed, Now What?
#15: Do I Need To Give Up My Old Friends And Life When I Get Sober?
#19: How To Set and Maintain Boundaries When We Get Sober
#21: Getting Honest About Your Alcoholism
#51: How To Deal With Triggers After You Get Sober
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