The Sober and Happy Podcast
#86: How To Stay Motivated To Remain Sober
When we first get sober, many of us are driven by the pain and consequences of our drinking.
It’s a powerful motivator.
We remember the hangovers, the broken relationships, the lost jobs, and the overall chaos that drinking brought into our lives.
This pain is so strong that it is often the best motivation to quit.
But why does this motivation not last for so many of us?
Why doesn’t the fear of going back to that pain keep people sober?
And most importantly, what can we do to stay motivated in our recovery journeys?
In this episode of The Sober and Happy Podcast, we will discuss the things we can do today to build sustainable motivation.
When we first get sober, many of us are driven by the pain and consequences of our drinking.
It’s a powerful motivator.
We remember the hangovers, the broken relationships, the lost jobs, and the overall chaos that drinking brought into our lives.
This pain is so strong that it is often the best motivation to quit.
But why does this motivation not last for so many of us?
Why doesn’t the fear of going back to that pain keep people sober?
And most importantly, what can we do to stay motivated in our recovery journeys?
In this episode of The Sober and Happy Podcast, we will discuss the things we can do today to build sustainable motivation.